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Interoperability of a network interface protocol with an Internet interface protocol

  • US 20040024896A1
  • Filed: 08/01/2003
  • Published: 02/05/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for interoperability of a network interface protocol with an Internet interface protocol to ensure a high data throughput, the method comprises:

  • receiving a scan channel request of a plurality of channels that are in accordance with the network interface protocol;

    determining whether an Internet packet is being received via one of the plurality of channels when the channel scan request is received;

    when the Internet packet is being received when the channel scan request is received, scanning at least one other channel of the plurality of channels, but less than all of the plurality of channels;

    after scanning the at least one other channel, tuning to the one of the plurality of channels to transmit at least one outbound Internet packet; and

    scanning at least another channel of the plurality of channels.

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