Method of classifying data and transmitting data in a PLC network and apparatus therefor
US8320243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5445
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of transmitting data more effectively, and more particularly, a method of classifying service traffic, transmitting data according to the classifications of the service traffic, and performing a contention free slot (CFS) allocation in order to transmit data in a power line communication (PLC) network, and an apparatus to do the same. The data transmission method includes determining transmission priority of data according to service traffic characteristics, and transmitting data according to the determined transmission priority, thereby providing differentiated quality of service (QoS) according to service traffic characteristics.
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