Patent ID: 8140003
Filing Date: 2012-03-20
Classification: H04W,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a third node to facilitate communication between a first and second node, the method comprising: monitoring wireless communication between the first and second node and receiving a wireless signal transmitted by one of the first and second nodes to the other one of the first and second nodes; determining from the monitored wireless communication, an indication of link quality corresponding to a communications link between the first and second nodes; generating an estimate of link quality for a wireless communications link between the first node and said third node; deciding based on the indication of link quality and the generated estimate of link quality whether to send a signal to at least one of the first and second nodes and transmitting, when it is decided to send a signal to at least one of the first and second nodes, a signal indicating availability to relay communications between the first and second nodes through the third node.