Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...
Patent
1997-06-23
2000-07-11
Vu, Huy D.
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...
370437, 370522, 455450, 455509, 455515, H04J 400
Patent
active
060883448
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for use in a packet radio system is provided wherein a time for providing a plurality of users of the system with acknowledgement data appertaining to successful transmission of packets of data bearing radio signals is large in comparison with a rate of demand for communication of data, and wherein authorisation for transmission of packets is based on an estimate of a number of active users. The method and apparatus provides the users with an estimate of the number active users, calculated in accordance with an average number of acknowledgements received during a predetermined time.
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Murray Eric
Wales Stephen William
Roke Manor Research Limited
Trinh Dung
Vu Huy D.
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