Systems and methods for back channel communication
US10154384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for communication by a scanner is described. The method includes receiving a broadcast message from a broadcasting device in a connectionless mode. The method also includes performing back channel communication with the broadcasting device on a contention basis while maintaining the connectionless mode. The scanner may send a packet to the broadcasting device while maintaining a connectionless relationship with the broadcasting device.
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