Media access control for MIMO wireless network
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    发明授权
    Media access control for MIMO wireless network 有权
    MIMO无线网络的媒体访问控制

    公开(公告)号:US09236928B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-12

    申请号:US14082666

    申请日:2013-11-18

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)-capable subscriber node are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a MIMO-capable physical layer transceiver and a Medium Access Control (MAC) layer block that measures a received transmission to determine channel conditions. Upon receiving a transmission wherein said channel conditions meet specified conditions, the MAC layer block transmits a message to an access point indicating that the apparatus wants to switch between a non-MIMO mode and a MIMO mode, and upon receiving an acknowledgement, the MAC layer block switches between the non-MIMO mode and the MIMO mode. An apparatus for operating an access node is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于操作多输入多输出(MIMO)能力的用户节点的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中,一种装置包括MIMO能力的物理层收发机和媒体接入控制(MAC)层块,其测量接收到的传输以确定信道状况。 在接收到所述信道条件满足指定条件的传输时,MAC层块向接入点发送指示设备在非MIMO模式和MIMO模式之间切换的消息,并且在接收到确认时,MAC层 在非MIMO模式和MIMO模式之间进行块切换。 还公开了一种用于操作接入节点的装置。

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