Role-based IP multicast addressing in a wireless LAN
AssigneePemstar, Inc.
InventorsMichael E. Wilmer, Loc Nhin Ho
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Abstract
A wireless LAN communications system capable of supporting communications within a multidisciplinary group or team of individuals, each person equipped with a wireless LAN radio and assigned to one of a number of possible roles in carrying out the mission of the team. A multicast IP address corresponding to a specific role within the group, a multicast IP address corresponding to a specific subgroup within the group, or a multicast IP address corresponding to a generic subgroup within the group is assigned to each LAN radio.
Claims12
In a wireless communication system comprising a plurality of LAN radios utilizing IP packet communication, a method comprising the steps of:
- a) providing each of a group of individuals with a LAN radio, wherein said group comprises a plurality of specific roles;
- b) assigning each LAN radio a role-based first multicast IP address corresponding to a specific role;
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- c) routing information between said plurality of LAN radios such that information intended for an individual acting in a specific role is identified by a first multicast IP address and only delivered to a first LAN radio having said first multicast IP address.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.