Neighbor Awareness Networking Datapath - Reciprocation and Coexistence

摘要

In one set of embodiments, one or more wireless stations operate to configure Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN)—direct communication with neighboring wireless stations, i.e., direct communication between the wireless stations without utilizing an intermediate access point. Embodiments of the disclosure relate to reciprocating service between two or more wireless stations. The reciprocating service embodiments described herein provide a mechanism through which devices can participate in a same service instant.

主权项

1. A wireless station, comprising:
at least one antenna; at least one radio configured to perform Wi-Fi communication with a Wi-Fi access point; at least one processor coupled to the at least one radio, wherein the wireless station is configured to perform voice and/or data communications; wherein the wireless station is configured to:
transmit a first broadcast message with an address to one or more neighboring wireless stations indicating availability of a service in a service window; andreceive a second broadcast message with the address from at least one of the one or more neighboring wireless stations in the service window.