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Multi-rate overlay mode in wireless communication systems

US9806977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2016
Grant dateOct 31, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L27/0008
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided, which includes identifying a data transfer rate associated with a wireless communication device. The data transfer rate is identified from a group including a legacy data transfer rate and a plurality of non-legacy data transfer rates. In response to identification of a selected non-legacy data transfer rate, a selected non-legacy modulation scheme is identified, which is associated with the selected non-legacy data transfer rate. Modulation of a data payload is performed according to the selected non-legacy modulation scheme. A non-legacy header structure is formed that includes a non-legacy start-of-frame delimiter (SFD) and an identifier of the selected non-legacy modulation scheme. Modulation of the non-legacy header structure is performed according to the legacy modulation scheme. The modulated non-legacy header structure and the modulated data payload are assembled into a non-legacy frame having a structure that is different from a legacy frame structure specified by the legacy protocol.

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