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System and method for data forwarding

US8923188B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2012
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a first station includes broadcasting identifying information during a contention period after obtaining access to a communications medium used to transmit messages. The method also includes receiving a transmission intended for an access point from a second station over the communications medium, and forwarding the transmission to the access point over the communications medium.

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