A new algorithm is presented through which a computing device can detect the presence of neighbouring devices, share configuration and service information with those devices, and also notice when devices become unavailable. This solution minimizes the number of transimssions required from individual devices, while allowing devices with better power availability to further reduce the transmission requirement imposed on the other devices. Evidence is presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of this algorithm.
By: Michael Nidd
Published in: RZ3149 in 1999
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