Distribution of potential neighbor information through an ad hoc network

摘要

A communication network includes plural nodes capable of receiving and issuing messages. Each node has actual neighboring nodes to which it is connected. At each node, network information is received from other nodes of the network. Information of potential neighboring nodes to which the node could possibly be connected is generated in the node in response to the network information received from other nodes of the network. A network information message issued from the node to the other nodes of the network that includes information of the potential neighboring nodes.