Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Combining or distributing information via time channels
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-26
2010-10-05
Harper, Vincent P (Department: 2617)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Combining or distributing information via time channels
C370S338000, C370S458000, C370S442000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07808966
ABSTRACT:
Multiple nodes communicate using repeating patterns of superframes, where each of the superframes includes a beacon period. A beacon slot in a first Media Access Slot (MAS) is reserved by the plurality of nodes. This reserved slot occurs in the beginning of the beacon period and is used for communicating information relating to the superframe configuration. This information may involve adjustments to the number of MASs reserved for beaconing.
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Harper Vincent P
Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell
Nokia Corporation
Obayanju Omoniyi A
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