On-demand broadcast protocol
US7382799B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of communicating over a network of nodes using a plurality of time slots is disclosed. According to the method, at least one of the plurality of time slots are assigned to a first node. The first node communicates, to neighboring nodes within one hop of the first node, which time slots assigned to the first node are scheduled to be used by the first node. Each neighboring node determines whether it has a need to use more time slots than it has been assigned. Each neighboring node communicates its respective need to the first node. At least one of the neighboring nodes is permitted to use one of the unscheduled time slots.
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