Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Combining or distributing information via time channels
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
D'Agosta, Steve M. (Department: 2617)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Combining or distributing information via time channels
C370S310000, C370S314000, C370S319000, C370S320000, C370S321000, C370S324000, C370S329000, C370S338000, C455S041200, C455S041300, C455S435100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07397785
ABSTRACT:
A method for enhancing the fairness and performance in a multihop ad hoc network, the method usually including providing contention synchronization information regarding a transmission between nodes of the network, wherein the information is routinely provided to nodes in a range of two hops from the nodes participating at the transmission. The method also typically includes setting, after successfully finishing the transmission, a waiting time for the nodes participating at the transmission, in which these nodes backoff from accessing a transmission medium.
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Cheng Shiduan
Ma Jian J.
Sun Liang
Wu Haitao
D'Agosta Steve M.
Nokia Corporation
Squire Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
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