| 摘要 |
<p>By using current position or a prediction of future position the performance of a Ad-Hoc Mesh Network may, in many cases be improved. Current position and predictions of future position can be used to determine when to set up a communication channel between devices. Additionally, current position and predictions of future position can be used to determine what devices to set up communication channels with to provide a path between multiple communication devices that desire to communicate. Position can be determines by the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver. The GPS Receiver uses signals received from Satellites to determine position. While GPS Receivers are a common device used to determine position, other devices are possible. GPS Receivers can generally also determine velocity and acceleration. Velocity and acceleration can be used to predict future position. The prediction can be used to determine when to set up communication channels between communication devices. The use of the prediction can be further improved when using devices that "know" the final destination. An example of such a device would include, but not be limited to automobile navigation systems that use internal maps and GPS Receivers to guide a driver to a final destination. The future location of a communication device may, in many cases, be much more accurately predicted when the final destination and route traveled are known, in addition to velocity and acceleration.</p> |
