Abstract: This disclosure relates to multi-link communications in wireless communication networks. Some aspects more specifically relate to conflict mitigation techniques for enhanced multi-link single-radio (EMLSR) links between multi-link devices. In some examples, an access point (AP) multi-link device (MLD) and a non-AP MLD may communicate via two enhanced multi-link single-radio (EMLSR) links, one of which may be an anchor link of the non-AP MLD. In some examples, the non-AP MLD may maintain a beacon drop count representing a number of beacons that it has dropped on its anchor link since its last successful receipt of a beacon. In some examples, when the beacon drop count satisfies a beacon drop threshold, the non-AP MLD may transmit a packet on the non-anchor link to initiate a communication pause for the non-anchor link, so that it can receive a beacon on the anchor link.

Abstract: In a wireless network, a method for operating a wireless device including at least a wireless local area network (WLAN) transceiver and a Bluetooth (BT) transceiver, the method comprising facilitating a voice-over-IP (VoIP) call with another device using the WLAN transceiver and the BT transceiver; initiating a WLAN scanning operation by transmitting a probe request, over a wireless channel, to one or more access points (APs); instructing the one or more APs to delay sending a probe response for a delay period; and selectively terminating the WLAN scanning operation based at least in part on a determination that the wireless channel has been idle for more than a wait period after expiration of the delay period.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining network congestion. A wireless communications device may identify available networks and assess a congestion parameter for each wireless channel associated with those networks. Assessing congestion on a given channel may include identifying all access points operating on the channel and monitoring traffic associated with each access point. By performing this assessment for each channel, the channel exhibiting minimum congestions may then be selected.

Abstract: Methods and systems according to embodiments of the present disclosure provide intelligent transmission of beacons by a SoftAP-enabled user device for minimizing power consumption. In an embodiment, a method comprises transmitting a first beacon from the SoftAP to a station connected to the SoftAP. The method also comprises determining a beacon interval between the first beacon and a second beacon. The method further comprises dynamically changing the beacon interval. And the method also comprises transmitting the second beacon upon the changed beacon interval passing since the transmitting of the first beacon.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a method of determining a handoff selection includes determining, at a first station, a direct link quality factor value associated with a direct link between the first station and a second station. The method also includes receiving one or more measurements from the second station. The one or more measurements correspond to one or more access points that are wirelessly detectable by the second station. The method also includes determining a particular access point of the one or more access points as a handoff target based on the one or more measurements.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved communications using tunneled direct link setup are described herein. The systems and methods relate to discovery, link setup, channel switching, multicasting, link selection, and quality of service implemented in conjunction with tunneled direct link setup.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved communications using tunneled direct link setup are described herein. The systems and methods relate to discovery, link setup, channel switching, multicasting, link selection, and quality of service implemented in conjunction with tunneled direct link setup.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved communications using tunneled direct link setup are described herein. The systems and methods relate to discovery, link setup, channel switching, multicasting, link selection, and quality of service implemented in conjunction with tunneled direct link setup.

Abstract: Methods and systems according to embodiments of the present disclosure provide intelligent transmission of beacons by a SoftAP-enabled user device for minimizing power consumption. In an embodiment, a method comprises transmitting a first beacon from the SoftAP to a station connected to the SoftAP. The method also comprises determining a beacon interval between the first beacon and a second beacon. The method further comprises dynamically changing the beacon interval. And the method also comprises transmitting the second beacon upon the changed beacon interval passing since the transmitting of the first beacon.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining network congestion. A wireless communications device may identify available networks and assess a congestion parameter for each wireless channel associated with those networks. Assessing congestion on a given channel may include identifying all access points operating on the channel and monitoring traffic associated with each access point. By performing this assessment for each channel, the channel exhibiting minimum congestions may then be selected.

Abstract: A method includes receiving an instruction to cease transmission of frames over a first channel and receiving an indication of a second channel. The instruction and the indication are received at a first device from an access point device via the wireless network. The method includes establishing a direct link with a second device using the second channel.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a method of determining a handoff selection includes determining, at a first station, a direct link quality factor value associated with a direct link between the first station and a second station. The method also includes receiving one or more measurements from the second station. The one or more measurements correspond to one or more access points that are wirelessly detectable by the second station. The method also includes determining a particular access point of the one or more access points as a handoff target based on the one or more measurements.

Abstract: A method includes receiving an instruction to cease transmission of frames over a first channel and receiving an indication of a second channel. The instruction and the indication are received at a first device from an access point device via the wireless network. The method includes establishing a direct link with a second device using the second channel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved communications using tunneled direct link setup are described herein. The systems and methods relate to discovery, link setup, channel switching, multicasting, link selection, and quality of service implemented in conjunction with tunneled direct link setup.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved communications using tunneled direct link setup are described herein. The systems and methods relate to discovery, link setup, channel switching, multicasting, link selection, and quality of service implemented in conjunction with tunneled direct link setup.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved communications using tunneled direct link setup are described herein. The systems and methods relate to discovery, link setup, channel switching, multicasting, link selection, and quality of service implemented in conjunction with tunneled direct link setup.