System and method for managing contention in a wireless communications system
US9992796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/085
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for transmitting to an access point includes receiving a selection condition and a selection contention period from the access point, and comparing the selection condition to a selection parameter. The method also includes contending for use of a transmission medium during the selection contention period if the selection parameter meets the selection condition.
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