Wireless access point transmission control
US9544912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/0875
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to facilitate the management of access point transmissions based upon priority of traffic. An access point may periodically cycle between aggressive phases, during which the access point contends for downstream transmission opportunities aggressively, and background phases, during which the access point contends for downstream transmission opportunities passively. The access point may alternate between aggressive and background phases based upon a priority level of received packets, services, and/or clients. The access point may also alternate between aggressive and background phases based upon the congestion level and/or health of an associated network.
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