Channel-occupancy efficient, low power wireless networking
US8098614B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided for efficiently sharing a single wireless channel and for providing improved power saving. Automatic beacon “sliding” establishes a round-robin contention-free channel schedule among multiple IBSSs. Entering an idle state immediately following communication after a beacon saves power. Further power savings occur when presumptions of pending traffic may be made.
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