Method and apparatus for contention management in a radio-based packet network

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APP PUB NO 20060098604A1
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11297947

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In a mesh communication network, a poll request protocol (PRP) is provided in which a special packet is broadcast by the congested node when it is ready to provide services. The controlling node (usually the more congested node) broadcasts a packet to request poll signals from nodes desiring resources of the controlling node. The contending nodes then have equal chances to request the services of the controlling node by sending poll signals. The controlling node can then arbitrate the requests, determine the most fair and efficient use of its resources, and broadcast a scheduling packet to inform the contending nodes when to inform the contending nodes of controlling node scheduling. The contending nodes then send their packets to the controlling node without lost packets caused by congestion collisions. The controlling node can then send data to the contending nodes also without lost packets.

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PROXIM WIRELESS CORPORATION881 NORTH KIN STREET SUITE 100 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Flammer, George H III Cupertino, CA 2 59
Paulsen, David L Mountain View, CA 10 278
Ritter, Michael W Los Altos, CA 6 487

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