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Dynamic bandwidth allocation through multi-channel time slot assignment and migration for broadband access

US6826160B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1999
Grant dateNov 30, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L47/76
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method to dynamically allocate time slots in multiple channels of a bandwidth over which a device can communicate on the network. In one embodiment, the present invention recites a method comprising several steps. First, a request to log onto a network is received from a device. Then, a loading condition of the network is determined. Finally, specific transmitting channels on which the new device is allocated to transmit information is assigned.

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