Network communication system with nodes transmitting randomly generated information (RGI) and controllers transmitting a copy of the RGI for identification purposes
US7668511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network communication system is provided for communication between network nodes, including individual nodes and a communication controller. In the network, signals are transmitted from the communication controller to identify a slot of a frame in which individual nodes may transmit a request to transmit data. When a first individual node has data to transmit, the first node transmits a request signal to the controller in its identified slot, the request including randomly generated information (RGI) for identification of the node. In response to the request signal, the controller transmits a grant signal along with the RGI back to the first node to allow the first node to identify the grant.
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