Wireless network
US6504834B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/1263
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a wireless network comprising a plurality of wireless terminals and optionally a base station uses a transmission frame (300) including an association section (310) for use by wireless terminals wishing to join the network. A variable number of association sections (310) is scheduled in response to operating characteristics such as the load on the network or the presence of a high security application on the network.
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