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Systems and methods for improved communication efficiency in wireless networks

US9844028B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2015
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for providing wireless messages according to various tone plans can include, for example, a method of wireless communication. The method includes selecting at least one of a 242-tone resource unit (RU), associated with a 256-tone plan including 234 data tones, 8 pilot tones, 3 direct current tones, and 11 edge tones, for transmission over a 20 MHz bandwidth, or a 484-tone RU, associated with a 512-tone plan including 468 data tones, 16 pilot tones, 5 direct current tones, and 23 edge tones, for transmission over a 40 MHz bandwidth. The method further includes providing a message for transmission according to the 256-tone plan or 512-tone plan.

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