Method and apparatus for media access in contention-based...

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2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Pham, Brenda (Department: 2464)

Multiplex communications

Channel assignment techniques

Carrier sense multiple access

C370S445000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07944940

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are described for gaining access to a communication medium in a contention-based network, including determining a slot count based on a number of stations in the contention-based network, adjusting the slot count, initiating a frame transmission when the slot count reaches a predetermined value and wherein said number of stations and an address queue are adjusted to reflect a priority. Further, a method and apparatus are described for gaining access to a communication medium in a contention-based network, including receiving a slot count based on a number of stations in the contention-based network, adjusting the slot count, initiating a frame transmission when the slot count reaches a predetermined value and wherein said number of stations and an address queue are adjusted to reflect a priority.

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