Devices, softwares and methods for advancing scheduling of next contention session upon premature termination of contention free exchange
US7187668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/52
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices, softwares and methods advance the scheduling of a next contention session upon premature termination of a contention free session. A Hybrid Coordinator detects when the exchange of wireless transmissions finishes before the contention free window is scheduled to end. Upon such detection, the Hybrid Coordinator transmits a notification to advance the scheduling of the next contention session. Upon sensing the notification, contention resumes by the participating peripherals.
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