Method and apparatus for resolving blinded-node problems in wireless networks
US8320358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/0841
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for resolving blinded-node problems are described herein. One aspect operates on the physical (PHY) layer only, which a second layer operates on the medium access control (MAC) layer. Both aspects involve having a node stop processing a data packet that is not destined for it so as to be able to reserve its resources to detect control and other packets. An apparatus for implementing the techniques are also disclosed.
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