Proxy Assisted NAN and Access Point Concurrent Operation

摘要

In some embodiments, one or more wireless stations operate to configure direct communication with neighboring mobile stations, e.g., direct communication between the wireless stations without utilizing an intermediate access point. Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a mechanism for peer NAN devices to assist one another in receiving communications from an access point common to the peer NAN devices. In some embodiments, a wireless station may establish a communication link with a Wi-Fi access point and establish a peer-to-peer communication link with one or more neighboring wireless stations. In addition, the wireless station may receive transmissions intended for at least one neighboring wireless station of the one or more neighboring wireless stations from the Wi-Fi access point and relay the transmissions to the at least one wireless station on behalf of the Wi-Fi access point.

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:
establish a communication link with the Wi-Fi access point;establish a peer-to-peer communication link with one or more neighboring wireless stations;receive transmissions intended for at least one neighboring wireless station of the one or more neighboring wireless stations from the Wi-Fi access point; andrelay the transmissions to the at least one wireless station on behalf of the Wi-Fi access point.