Air-time control of wireless networks
US7957337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling transmission air-time available to a wireless node within a wireless network is disclosed. The method includes occupied by transmission packets. The method includes the wireless node monitoring air-time available to the wireless node for wireless transmission. The wireless node controls wireless transmission of neighboring wireless devices if the air-time available is detected to be lower than a threshold.
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