Multipoll for QoS-driven wireless LANs
US7646756B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and a system are disclosed for providing quality of service (QoS)-driven channel access within a basic service set (BSS) in a wireless network. At least one available TO is allocated to a selected non-PC station having traffic to transmit. A multipoll frame containing information relating to at least two allocated TOs is then sent from the PC station containing information relating to each allocated TO.
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