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System and method for managing contention in a wireless communications system

US9992796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2012
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 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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