Method and apparatus for media access in contention-based networks
US7944940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/085
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are described for gaining access to a communication medium in a contention-based network, including determining a slot count based on a number of stations in the contention-based network, adjusting the slot count, initiating a frame transmission when the slot count reaches a predetermined value and wherein said number of stations and an address queue are adjusted to reflect a priority. Further, a method and apparatus are described for gaining access to a communication medium in a contention-based network, including receiving a slot count based on a number of stations in the contention-based network, adjusting the slot count, initiating a frame transmission when the slot count reaches a predetermined value and wherein said number of stations and an address queue are adjusted to reflect a priority.
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