System and method for providing multiple ad hoc communication networks on a hardware channel
US8139624B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L5/0082
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A node for communicating with multiple ad hoc communication networks includes a first antenna configured to communicate in a first frequency band associated with a first ad hoc communication network and a second antenna configured to communicate in a second frequency band associated with a second ad hoc communication network. A transceiver is coupled to the first antenna and the second antenna. The transceiver is configured to transmit and receive messages. A control circuit is coupled to the transceiver and is configured to implement an access protocol having a time slot section. The access protocol is configured to switch communications in the time slot section between the first frequency band and the second frequency band.
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