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Multi-tier WLAN and method for propagating beacons in a multi-tier WLAN thereof

US8068467B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2004
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W56/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for transmitting beacons by nodes in a multi-tier wireless local area network is disclosed. First, a first beacon by a tier 1 node in the multi-tier wireless local area network is transmitted. Then, a second beacon by a tier 2 node is transmitted where the second beacon is transmitted based upon the time that the first beacon is sent by the tier 1 node.

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