System and method for estimating bandwidth requirements of and allocating bandwidth to communication devices operating in a network
US7477621B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for allocating bandwidth in a network includes a base station. The system also includes a plurality of stations in communication with the base station. During a measurement period, the base station monitors an amount of information communicated by each of the plurality of stations to determine bandwidth required by each of the plurality of stations. After the measurement period, the base station transmits a bandwidth allocation message to the plurality of stations allocating bandwidth to each of the plurality of stations for transmitting information during respective timeslots specified in the bandwidth allocation message.
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