Keywords

multi-transport discovery, transport probing, transport querying, address-to-device mapping, transport accessibility

Abstract

In order to utilize multiple transports, devices must discover common mechanisms for communication, a procedure we call Multi-Transport Discovery. The Multi-Transport Discovery algorithm presented in this paper is a four-phase procedure (Transport Probing, Transport Querying, Address-to-Device Mapping, and Transport Accessibility) that can discover common transports within a multi-transport environment. Transport Probing uses a transport-dependent device discovery mechanism to discover an initial link. Transport Querying communicates over the probed link to query additional transports. Address-to-Device Mapping correctly correlates each transport to a remote device. Finally, Transport Accessibility periodically ascertains link availability during an application session.

Original Publication Citation

Shannon B. Barnes, Ryan W. Woodings, and Charles D. Knutson. "Transport Discovery in Wireless Multi-Transport Environments." Proceedings of the IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference 23 (WCNC 23), New Orleans, Louisiana, March 17-19, 23.