Reducing interference between wireless networks
US8346171B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices, systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with reducing interference between wireless networks are described. In one embodiment, a method negotiates wirelessly between a first device and a second device for a quiet interval. The first device and the second device communicate wirelessly via a first network according to a first wireless protocol. The first and second devices are within a wireless area of a second network that communicates with a second wireless protocol. The method controls wireless transmission of data from at least one device on the first network by prohibiting transmissions during the quiet interval. Prohibiting transmissions during the quiet interval creates a reduced interference time period for wireless communications from the second network.
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