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System and method employing algorithms and protocols for optimizing carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) protocols in wireless networks

  • US 20030058886A1
  • Filed: 09/25/2002
  • Published: 03/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for establishing channels to enable communication between nodes in a communication network, the method comprising:

  • determining an average time length of message data packets being communicated between said nodes in said communication network;

    determining a time length of a request to send message transmitted by a transmitting node to request clearance to send a said message data packet to a destination node, and a time length of a clear to send message transmitted by said destination node to said transmitting node to indicate clearance to send said message data packet; and

    establishing a number of data communication channels based on a relationship between said average time length of message data packets and said time lengths of said request to send and clear to send messages on the reservation channel.

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