Different delivery traffic indication message (DTIM) periods for different wireless networks having different network names
US7420942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A single access point may manage two or more wireless networks, each having a network name. The access point may be configured to store delivery traffic indication message (DTIM) period values on a per network name basis. A processor of the access point may manage, on a per network name basis, timing of transmission of delivery traffic indication messages.
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