Multi-threshold listening method for dynamic sensitivity control enabled wireless MAC
US10405324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device and method for wirelessly communicating over a transmission channel with one or more wireless devices. The device comprises a wireless network interface and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a wireless signal via the wireless network interface, if strength of the received signal is greater than a first threshold, determine that the channel is busy, and, if the strength of the received signal is not greater than the first threshold, but is greater than a second threshold that is lower than the first threshold, determine whether the received signal is intended for the device and if so, determine that the channel is busy.
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