Systems, methods, and apparatuses for wireless scheduling based on docsis
US10880920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the disclosure are generally directed to systems, methods, and apparatus for wireless packet scheduling using a data over cable service interface specification (DOCSIS) medium access control (MAC) scheduler. In some embodiments, the disclosed DOCSIS MAC scheduler can be partially or fully replace a traditional wireless scheduler, for example, a WiFi scheduler defined in connection with an institute of electrical and electronics engineers (IEEE) 802.11 standard. In some embodiments, a wireless network including such a DOCSIS MAC scheduler can have several improvements over conventional wireless networks, including, but not limited to, a reduction in lost packets due to collisions, a higher channel bandwidth performance by optimizing time-for-packet transmissions, and the addition of further network capabilities including, but not limited to, provisioned-bandwidth allocation to network devices using one or more scheduler algorithms.
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