MAC layer protocol for a satellite based packet switched services
US6778509B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An approach for minimizing response times in transporting traffic over a packet radio communication system is disclosed. A terminal transmits a packet resource request message that specifies user terminal information using a contention channel according to a prescribed protocol. A gateway station receives the packet resource request message and transmits an assignment message that specifies a channel assignment based upon the user terminal information, wherein the terminal is configured to transmit the packets over a channel is based on the channel assignment. This approach has particular applicability to a satellite communication system.
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