Medium access control method and system

Details Medium access control method and system Medium access control method and system

2007-10-23

2010-10-05

Phunkulh, Bob A (Department: 2477)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Combining or distributing information via time channels

C370S442000, C370S468000

Reexamination Certificate

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07808965

ABSTRACT:
A medium access control method is provided in which a control station transmits one specific frame to terminal stations, thereby arranging a schedule of a data transmission time of the control station and each of the terminal stations and allowing a time zone unused by a station for data transmission to be allocated to another station. The control station transmits a schedule frame having defined therein a time occupied by each of the terminal stations, thereby reducing overhead. Also, the completion of the preceding communication performed by another station is detected, thereby effectively using an idle time of a medium and improving transmission efficiency.

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