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Physical layer collision avoidance (PLCA) device and method for automatically determining node identity for PLCA device

US12432789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2023
Grant dateSep 30, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W56/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A physical layer collision avoidance (PLCA) device and a method for automatically determining a node identity for the PLCA device are provided. The method includes: generating a random number as identification information of the PLCA device, wherein the PLCA device maintains an identification information table and a device count; receiving a first synchronization packet, wherein the first synchronization packet includes first identification information of a first PLCA device; determining a first comparison result between the identification information of the PLCA device and the first identification information of the first PLCA device; updating the identification information table and the device count based on the first comparison result; sending a synchronization packet corresponding to the PLCA device based on the first comparison result; and determining the node identity of the PLCA device in a PLCA network based on the identification information table.

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