Method and apparatus for contention resolution of passive endpoints

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8803661
APP PUB NO 20110263297A1
SERIAL NO

12789049

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An approach is provided for contention resolution of passive endpoints. A contention resolution platform causes, at least in part, scanning of a data channel of a passive endpoint at a first active endpoint to detect a powered state of the passive endpoint. The contention resolution platform then identifies a second active endpoint based, at least in part, on detection of the powered state. The contention resolution platform generates a request to the second active endpoint for the first active endpoint to enter an active mode with respect to the passive endpoint, causing, at least in part, transmission of the request to the second active endpoint. The contention resolution platform then joins the first active endpoint to one or more powered periods of the passive endpoint based, at least in part, on the response received.

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Arponen, Jarmo Tapani Espoo, FI 14 337
Boldyrev, Sergey Söderkulla, FI 100 2453
Jantunen, Joni Jorma Marius Helsinki, FI 19 619
Kaaja, Jari-Jukka Harald Järvenpää, FI 49 1360

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