Systems and methods for improved data throughput in communications networks
US7505447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W28/22
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An access point of a communications network is disclosed configured to receive a multicast or broadcast packet from a source. The access point converts the multicast or broadcast packet into a unicast packet addressed to a station associated with the access point. The access point then transmits the unicast packet over the communications network from the access point to the station. The access point further may determine a minimum data rate by which the access point may transmit the multicast or broadcast packet to the station and determines an effective unicast rate for transmitting the unicast packet to the station. If the effective unicast rate does not exceed the minimum data rate, the access point does not transmit the unicast packet to the station and transmits the multicast or broadcast packet.
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