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Collision reduction mechanisms for wireless communication networks

US8917705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2012
Grant dateDec 23, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W74/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes wirelessly communicating with one or more stations that are partitioned into one or more groups. The method also includes generating a message that identifies one or more time periods during which each station of a first group of the one or more groups is permitted to contend for a communication channel or restricted from contending for the communication channel. The method further includes transmitting the message.

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