Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-14
2006-02-14
Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2663)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...
C370S321000, C370S347000, C370S310000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06999441
ABSTRACT:
In a mesh communication network, a poll request protocol (PRP) is provided in which a special packet is broadcast by the congested node when it is ready to provide services. The controlling node (usually the more congested node) broadcasts a packet to request poll signals from nodes desiring resources of the controlling node. The contending nodes then have equal chances to request the services of the controlling node by sending poll signals. The controlling node can then arbitrate the requests, determine the most fair and efficient use of its resources, and broadcast a scheduling packet to inform the contending nodes when to inform the contending nodes of controlling node scheduling. The contending nodes then send their packets to the controlling node without lost packets caused by congestion collisions. The controlling node can then send data to the contending nodes also without lost packets.
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Flammer, III George H.
Paulsen David L.
Ritter Michael W.
Ngo Nguyen H.
Ngo Ricky
Ricochet Networks, Inc.
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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