Methods and apparatus for dynamic bandwidth management in millimeter wave systems
US9872206B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of a user station (STA) and methods for operating in a millimeter-wave basic service set (BSS) are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a STA transmits a request, using a first channel with a first bandwidth, for an allocation to communicate data on a second channel with a second bandwidth different from the first bandwidth. The request can include a directional multi-gigabit (DMG) traffic specification (TSPEC) element with a value representative of the second bandwidth. The STA may receive the allocation of the second bandwidth in an Extended Schedule element. The STA may transmit data on the second channel with the second bandwidth responsive to receiving the allocation.
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