公开(公告)号：US20090213815A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12072602

申请日：2008-02-27

Applicant: Matthew Sherman ,  David Claypool ,  Keith Conner ,  Phong C. Khuu

Inventor： Matthew Sherman ,  David Claypool ,  Keith Conner ,  Phong C. Khuu

IPC: H04J3/00 ,  H04L12/413

CPC classification number: H04W74/0841 ,  H04W72/0446

Abstract: Wireless medium access in a communication network having a number of terminals is controlled by defining protocol message units for transmission by a given terminal which units correspond to operational states of at least one of the terminal and the medium. A number of time slots are allocated for transmission of packets from each terminal, and a number of contention opportunities are defined at the beginning of each time slot. Priority and backoff mechanisms are defined and applied at each terminal during the contention opportunities in the slots. Packets are then transmitted by the terminal within the slots while (1) minimizing the occurrence of empty slots at times when packets are available for transmission, and (2) minimizing the number of slots during which two or more packets are detected on the medium simultaneously at the terminal.

Abstract translation: 通过定义用于由给定终端传输的协议消息单元来控制具有多个终端的通信网络中的无线介质访问，哪些单元对应于终端和介质中的至少一个的操作状态。 分配多个时隙用于从每个终端传输分组，并且在每个时隙开始时定义多个争用机会。 优先级和退避机制在时隙中的争用机会中在每个终端被定义和应用。 然后，分组在时隙内由终端发送，同时（1）在分组可用于传输时最小化空时隙的发生，以及（2）最小化同时在介质上检测到两个或更多分组的时隙数 在码头。

公开(公告)号：US08045574B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12072602

申请日：2008-02-27

Applicant: Matthew Sherman ,  David Claypool ,  Keith Conner ,  Phong C. Khuu

Inventor： Matthew Sherman ,  David Claypool ,  Keith Conner ,  Phong C. Khuu

IPC: H04L12/413

CPC classification number: H04W74/0841 ,  H04W72/0446

Abstract: Wireless medium access in a communication network having a number of terminals is controlled by defining protocol message units for transmission by a given terminal which units correspond to operational states of at least one of the terminal and the medium. A number of time slots are allocated for transmission of packets from each terminal, and a number of contention opportunities are defined at the beginning of each time slot. Priority and backoff mechanisms are defined and applied at each terminal during the contention opportunities in the slots. Packets are then transmitted by the terminal within the slots while (1) minimizing the occurrence of empty slots at times when packets are available for transmission, and (2) minimizing the number of slots during which two or more packets are detected on the medium simultaneously at the terminal.

Abstract translation: 通过定义用于由给定终端传输的协议消息单元来控制具有多个终端的通信网络中的无线介质访问，哪些单元对应于终端和介质中的至少一个的操作状态。 分配多个时隙用于从每个终端传输分组，并且在每个时隙开始时定义多个争用机会。 优先级和退避机制在时隙中的争用机会中在每个终端被定义和应用。 然后，分组在时隙内由终端发送，同时（1）在分组可用于传输时最小化空时隙的发生，以及（2）最小化同时在介质上检测到两个或更多分组的时隙数 在码头。

公开(公告)号：US07924747B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US11998356

申请日：2007-11-29

Applicant: Kevin M. McNeill ,  Matthew Sherman ,  David Claypool ,  Keith Conner ,  Tim McNevin ,  Phong C. Khuu

Inventor： Kevin M. McNeill ,  Matthew Sherman ,  David Claypool ,  Keith Conner ,  Tim McNevin ,  Phong C. Khuu

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04W84/20 ,  H04W40/246

Abstract: A process and system for enhancing connectivity among nodes of a wireless communications network by adapting to changes in the network topology. Nodes of the network are configured to operate according to either (i) an ad hoc protocol wherein a given node assumes a role of a mesh node capable of connecting with other like-configured nodes, or (ii) a point-to-multipoint protocol wherein the given node assumes a role of either a base station, or a subscriber station being served by another node which is assuming the role of a base station. A determination is made as to whether each node should operate according to the ad hoc protocol or the point-to-multipoint protocol, in order to maintain an optimum state of connectivity among all nodes of the network. The determined operating protocol is then implemented for each node.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过适应网络拓扑中的变化来增强无线通信网络的节点之间的连接性的过程和系统。 网络的节点被配置为根据（i）自组织协议进行操作，其中给定节点承担能够与其他相似配置的节点连接的网状节点的角色，或者（ii）点对多点协议 其中给定节点承担作为承担基站的角色的另一个节点服务的基站或用户台的作用。 确定每个节点是否应根据自组织协议或点对多点协议进行操作，以便在网络的所有节点之间保持最佳连接状态。 然后为每个节点实现确定的操作协议。

公开(公告)号：US20090141653A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US11998356

申请日：2007-11-29

Applicant: Kevin M. McNeill ,  Matthew Sherman ,  David Claypool ,  Keith Conner ,  Tim McNevin ,  Phong C. Khuu

Inventor： Kevin M. McNeill ,  Matthew Sherman ,  David Claypool ,  Keith Conner ,  Tim McNevin ,  Phong C. Khuu

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04W84/20 ,  H04W40/246

Abstract: A process and system for enhancing connectivity among nodes of a wireless communications network by adapting to changes in the network topology. Nodes of the network are configured to operate according to either (i) an ad hoc protocol wherein a given node assumes a role of a mesh node capable of connecting with other like-configured nodes, or (ii) a point-to-multipoint protocol wherein the given node assumes a role of a either base station, or a subscriber station being served by another node which is assuming the role of a base station. A determination is made as to whether each node should operate according to the ad hoc protocol or the point-to-multipoint protocol, in order to maintain an optimum state of connectivity among all nodes of the network. The determined operating protocol is then implemented for each node.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过适应网络拓扑中的变化来增强无线通信网络的节点之间的连接性的过程和系统。 网络的节点被配置为根据（i）自组织协议进行操作，其中给定节点承担能够与其他相似配置的节点连接的网状节点的角色，或者（ii）点对多点协议 其中所述给定节点承担任一基站或正在承担基站角色的另一节点服务的用户台的角色。 确定每个节点是否应根据自组织协议或点对多点协议进行操作，以便在网络的所有节点之间保持最佳连接状态。 然后为每个节点实现确定的操作协议。