Mechanism to avoid interference and improve communication latency in mmWave WPANs
US8149806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/542
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Briefly, a mechanism to avoid interference and improve channel efficiency in mmWave Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) is disclosed. In particular, interference information during various time periods is tracked and used to optimize transmission scheduling. Further, a mechanism is provided to improve communication latency by distributing responsibility for coordination of slots amongst multiple transmitting devices.
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