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Action list for a split media access and control layer communications system

US7428242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2004
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2026

Classification

  • 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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