Point-controlled contention arbitration

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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Ahmed, Salman (Department: 2476)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...

C370S352000, C370S331000, C370S337000, C370S348000, C370S355000

Reexamination Certificate

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07869412

ABSTRACT:
In an example embodiment, there is described herein a method for providing quality of service during a contention period. A tiered access protocol enables an Access Point to act as a channel arbitrator and gain control a channel during a contention period. The Access Point waits a specified amount of time before taking control of a channel for either transmitting an outbound frame or initiating Polled-Contention Free Bursts. In addition, a method for increasing the time span between Delivery Traffic Indication Message beacons by tracking when Wireless Stations are able to receive messages and instantly delivering messages to those Wireless Stations.

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