Method and apparatus for negotiating master station
US8885524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for negotiating a master station are disclosed. The method includes receiving from a master station a management frame that carries a master identity; obtaining a maximum time interval between receiving of the management frame and receiving of a next management frame from the master station; and determining, according to a preset policy, a local station itself as a new master station if no more management frame is received after the maximum time interval.
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