Methods and systems for transmission of multiple modulated signals over wireless networks

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PATENT NO 9526093
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14338103

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A method and apparatus for requesting and allocating bandwidth in a broadband wireless communication system. The method and apparatus includes a combination of techniques that allow a plurality of CPEs to communicate their bandwidth request messages to respective base stations. One technique includes a “polling” method whereby a base station polls CPEs individually or in groups and allocates bandwidth specifically for the purpose of allowing the CPEs to respond with bandwidth requests. The polling of the CPEs by the base station may be in response to a CPE setting a “poll-me bit” or, alternatively, it may be periodic. Another technique comprises “piggybacking” bandwidth requests on bandwidth already allocated to a CPE. Currently active CPEs request bandwidth using unused portions of uplink bandwidth that is already allocated to the CPE. The CPE is responsible for distributing the allocated uplink bandwidth in a manner that accommodates the services provided by the CPE.

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  • WI-LAN INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gilbert, Sheldon L Los Gatos, US 42 2506
Klein, Israel Jay Kefar Sava, IL 58 1116
Mollenauer, James F Waban, US 23 675
Stanwood, Kenneth L Vista, US 162 4789

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