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Method of retransmitting data frame and network apparatus using the method

US7434133B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2004
Grant dateOct 7, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L1/165
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of retransmitting a data frame and a network apparatus using the method are provided. In the method performed in a wireless network, a first network apparatus transmits a data frame requesting a response frame. A second network apparatus determines a type of response frame according to a reception mode of the data frame. The second network apparatus transmits the determined type of response frame to the first network apparatus. The first network apparatus retransmits the data frame according to the type of the response frame transmitted to the first network apparatus.

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