Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Combining or distributing information via time channels
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-27
2005-12-27
Patel, Ajit (Department: 2661)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Combining or distributing information via time channels
C370S278000, C370S458000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06980541
ABSTRACT:
A wireless network is provided that uses pseudo-static time slots. These time slots remain fixed in time unless and until a network controller specifically changes them and the network controller subsequently receives confirmation of the change. Times and durations of the pseudo-static time slots are only changed in small steps as each relevant device in the network acknowledges the step. To aid in allowing full coverage even during a change of active devices, when a transmitter and receiver are moved to a new time slot, the receiver is set to listen to both the old and the new time slots until the transmitter confirms that it has made the switch.
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Blount Steven A
Patel Ajit
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