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Channel time allocation method and apparatus

US7315534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2004
Grant dateJan 1, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/43
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are a channel time allocation method and apparatus adopting the same. The channel time allocation method includes: (a) receiving a request of registering in a network from a device; (b) determining whether the network supplying a service required by the device exists; and (c) if the network supplying the requested service exists, performing a procedure of registering in the network, and if the network supplying the requested service does not exist, generating a new network. Since existing MAC protocols can be used in the channel time allocation method, an optimum service is provided in a network environment in which different kinds of services coexist.

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