Robust node estimation and topology discovery for large-scale networks

Mohamed-Slim Alouini (Inventor), Ahmed S. Douik (Inventor), Salah A. Aly (Inventor), Tareq Y. Al-Naffouri (Inventor)

Research output: Patent

Abstract

Various examples are provided for node estimation and topology discovery for networks. In one example, a method includes receiving a packet having an identifier from a first node; adding the identifier to another transmission packet based on a comparison between the first identifier and existing identifiers associated with the other packet; adjusting a transmit probability based on the comparison; and transmitting the other packet based on a comparison between the transmit probability and a probability distribution. In another example, a system includes a network device that can adds an identifier received in a packet to a list including existing identifiers and adjust a transmit probability based on a comparison between the identifiers; and transmit another packet based on a comparison between the transmit probability and a probability distribution. In another example, a method includes determining a quantity of sensor devices based on a plurality of identifiers received in a packet.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Patent numberWO 2017029635 A1
StatePublished - Feb 23 2017

Bibliographical note

KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2019-02-13

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Robust node estimation and topology discovery for large-scale networks'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this