Action list for a split media access and control layer communications system
US7428242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/324
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A split MAC layer system is disclosed. The split MAC layer system comprises an upper MAC portion wherein the upper MAC portion is dependent on a MAC protocol, a lower MAC portion wherein the lower MAC portion is independent of the MAC protocol, and wherein the upper MAC portion communicates information to the lower MAC portion using an information structure including an action pointer.
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