Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Combining or distributing information via time channels
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-31
2010-12-21
Phan, Huy (Department: 2617)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Combining or distributing information via time channels
C455S502000, C455S208000, C455S422100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07856008
ABSTRACT:
The embodiments of the present invention provide a mechanism to synchronize centralized networks. Each centralized network includes a central coordinator controlling and managing network activities. The embodiments provide a way of allocating beacon slots, such that one of the beacon slots is synchronized to the alternating current line cycle and thus functions as a master timing sequence. In some embodiments, methods, devices, and systems are provided for detecting transmissions of non-coordinating networks.
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Ayyagari Deepak V.
Chan Wai-Chung
Gavette Sherman L.
Peponides Yiorgos
Riedel Neal
Brooks Michael B.
Michael Blaine Brooks P.C.
Phan Huy
Ripma David
Sharp Laboratories of America Inc.
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