Method for wireless connectivity continuity and quality
AssigneeSuitable Technologies, Inc.
InventorScott W. Hassan
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Abstract
Configurations are described for maintaining a continuity and quality of wireless signal connection between a mobile device and systems accessible through the internet. In particular, configurations are disclosed to address the challenge of a mobile device that moves through a physical environment wherein the best wireless connectivity performance is achieved by switching between available connection sources and constantly evaluating a primary connection with other available connections that may be switched in to become a new primary connection. The mobile device may be self-propelled or carried by some other mobilizing means.
Claims25
A method for maintaining wireless connectivity between a mobile controller and a remote controller, comprising:
- a. operatively coupling a wireless adaptor between the mobile controller and each of a first wireless access point and a second wireless access point, the first and second wireless access points being operatively coupled to the remote controller, and configuring the wireless adaptor to have a timing-multiplexed operational mode wherein connectivity may be maintained between the mobile controller and the remote controller on both a first channel to the first wireless access point, and a second channel to the second wireless access point, such that data transmission between the mobile controller and remote controller is switched between the first channel and the second channel based at least in part upon data transmission timing gaps associated with a protocol that is operated by the wireless adaptor and the two wireless access points;
- b. operating the wireless adaptor to automatically:
- i. scan to find available wireless access points;
- ii. connect to the remote controller through the first wireless access point with the first channel and evaluate the connectivity of the connection;
- iii. while retaining connectivity with the remote controller through the first channel using the timing-multiplexed operational mode of the wireless adaptor, connect to the remote controller through a second wireless access point with the second channel and evaluate the connectivity of the connection;
- iv. compare the evaluated connectivities of the first and second channels to find a highest evaluated channel and a lowest evaluated channel;
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- v. maintain connectivity between the mobile controller and remote controller through the highest evaluated channel.
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