Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-21
2009-10-13
Bhattacharya, Sam (Department: 2617)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...
C455S450000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07602746
ABSTRACT:
Methods, apparatuses, and systems directed to facilitating the application of pre-allocation policies in a wireless network environment. According to one implementation of the present invention, a central controller, or other control point in a wireless network infrastructure, applies one or more policies that limit the number of resource pre-allocations a given wireless client may establish with one or more wireless access points. In one implementation, the central controller provides a pre-allocation list to a wireless client that is requesting pre-allocation. By limiting a wireless client's ability to pre-allocate resources, the central controller optimally manages the resources of the wireless network. In alternative embodiments, the central controller can terminate pre-allocations between a wireless client and one or more wireless access points to enforce pre-allocation policy on the wireless network infrastructure.
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Calhoun Patrice R.
Cam-Winget Nancy
O'Hara, Jr. Robert B.
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Bhattacharya Sam
Cisco Technology Inc.
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