Patent ID: 8717943
Filing Date: 2014-05-06
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method implemented at least in part by a first node, the first node selected from among a plurality of nodes including a full functionality node configured within a tree structured network, for establishing peer-to-peer communications in a tree structured network having a plurality of nodes including a root node or a router node, comprising: sending a first message to one of the root node or the router node, either one of which has functionality capable of storing routes within the tree structured network, the first message requesting path information to a destination node; receiving the path information sent by the root node or the router node, the path information comprising at least one of a shortest path or a most direct path between the source node and the destination node; transmitting a second message to the destination node using the path information; and receiving information from a node to which the second message was not addressed, the information announcing recommended path changes for the second message.