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Methods for using a detector to monitor and detect channel occupancy

  • US 10,070,437 B2
  • Filed: 10/19/2016
  • Issued: 09/04/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a device comprising:

  • a scheduler, a first transceiver, and a second transceiver, the method comprising;

    operating the first transceiver to send and receive packets on a first frequency during a first time period;

    disabling operation of the second transceiver to send and receive packets on a second frequency different from the first frequency;

    configuring the second transceiver as a detector with a receiver portion of the second transceiver;

    tuning the detector to a third frequency different from the first frequency;

    monitoring, with the detector, for a presence and an absence of transmissions on the third frequency;

    classifying received information from the detector about the presence and the absence of transmissions on the third frequency; and

    operating the first transceiver based on activity on the third frequency detected by the detector.

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