Group communication system arrangement

摘要

A group communication system arrangement is provided. The group communication system arrangement includes a configuration of nodes, which are uniquely identified by corresponding identifiers (ID). The nodes are mutually coupled in communication, and are operable to exchange data amongst themselves. Further, the nodes are grouped into proximity segments, depending upon communication characteristics between the nodes. A node of a given second proximity segment of the proximity segments is selected for receiving data to be synchronized. The node of the given second proximity segment is selected based upon an ID of a node of a given first proximity segment of the proximity segments, which is operable to send the data to the node of the given second proximity segment.

主权项

1. A group communication system arrangement including a plurality of node devices which are mutually coupled in communication to exchange in operation data therebetween, wherein
the node devices are uniquely identified by corresponding identifiers (ID); the node devices are grouped into proximity segments, depending upon communication characteristics between the node devices, the communication characteristics comprising one or more of a communication rate achievable between the node devices, and a cost of communication between the node devices; and a node device of a given second proximity segment of the proximity segments is selected for receiving data, wherein the node device of the given second proximity segment is selected based upon an ID of a node device of a given first proximity segment of the proximity segments which is operable to send the data to the node device of the given second proximity segment, and the number of node devices in the given second proximity segment.