Wireless communication networks including mains-connected relay nodes

摘要

Implementations and techniques for routing communications in wireless communication networks via mains-connected relay nodes are generally disclosed.

主权项

1. A method implemented in a base station of a wireless communication network, comprising:
determining which nodes in the wireless communication network qualify as mains-connected relay nodes; sending a request for connectivity information to the determined mains-connected relay nodes based at least in part on the determination of which nodes qualify as mains-connected relay nodes; receiving the connectivity information from the determined mains-connected relay nodes; providing discounted data service to one or more of the determined mains-connected relay nodes based at least in part on the geographic distribution of the determined mains-connected relay nodes and/or on a determined relay-needy area of the wireless communication network; and routing communication from a source node to a destination node via one or more of the determined mains-connected relay nodes based at least in part on the connectivity information from the determined mains-connected relay nodes.