Adaptive network to dynamically account for hidden nodes

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2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Pham, Chi H (Department: 2471)

Multiplex communications

Channel assignment techniques

Adaptive selection of channel assignment technique

C370S458000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974301

ABSTRACT:
One embodiment of the present invention relates to a network element that is configured to be associated with a network having a number of nodes. The master node is configured to communicate with a number of nodes and allocate bandwith therebetween by sending outgoing signals and receiving incoming signals over a transmission medium. The master node is further configured to adaptively account for hidden nodes with which the master node cannot bi-directionally directly communicate by communicating at least one signal with at least one proxy node. Other methods and network elements are disclosed.

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