Methods and Systems for Reducing Mac Layer Handoff Latency in Wireless Networks

In accordance with the present invention, computer implemented methods and systems are provided for reducing handoff latency in a wireless network. In response to detecting that a handoff is necessary, the present invention uses a selective scanning algorithm that includes the use of a channel mask and/or a caching algorithm for detecting one or more new access points.

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US 20,100,135,252

Inventor(s): FORTE ANDREA G [US]; SCHULZRINNE HENNING G [US]; SHIN SANGHO [US]; RAWAT ANSHUMAN S [US]

Type of Offer: Licensing



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