Synchronizing channel sharing with neighboring networks
US7856008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/413
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The embodiments of the present invention provide a mechanism to synchronize centralized networks. Each centralized network includes a central coordinator controlling and managing network activities. The embodiments provide a way of allocating beacon slots, such that one of the beacon slots is synchronized to the alternating current line cycle and thus functions as a master timing sequence. In some embodiments, methods, devices, and systems are provided for detecting transmissions of non-coordinating networks.
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