Methods and apparatus for multiple user uplink response rules
US10142972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/0452
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for multiple user uplink are provided. In one aspect, method for wireless communication includes receiving a message comprising a request for two or more stations to concurrently transmit an uplink transmission. The method further includes determining a status of a medium at a station based on a clear channel assessment (CCA) or a network allocation vector (NAV). The method further includes selectively transmitting the uplink transmission based on the indication of the status of the medium.
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