Point-to-point MAC protocol for high speed wireless bridging
US8363629B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/413
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for improving throughput in point-to-point wireless communication links are provided. In one particular implementation, a media access control (MAC) layer of the IEEE 802.11 standard is enhanced for use in point-to-point links to take advantage of the limited number of nodes participating in the link. In one embodiment, a master/slave type protocol provides contention free operation between two wireless nodes. Multiple priority levels and voice traffic may be accommodated with guaranteed Quality of Service.
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