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Split medium access and control layer communications system

US7428245B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2004
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A MAC layer system is disclosed. The MAC layer system comprises an upper MAC portion wherein the upper MAC portion is dependent on a MAC protocol and a lower MAC portion wherein the lower MAC portion is independent of the MAC protocol.

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