Method and system for adapting wireless network service level
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1. A method for communicating in a wireless network, the method comprising:
- negotiating a level of service for a data transfer between peers of the wireless network; and
modifying the level of service based on a one or more characteristics of the wireless network.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for communicating in a wireless network negotiate a level of service for a data stream between peers of the wireless network. The level of service may be modified based on one or more characteristics of a communication link or the wireless network such as channel load, channel free time, physical (PHY) link rate, data rate and/or overall channel capacity. Various specific embodiments and variations are also disclosed.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for communicating in a wireless network, the method comprising:
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negotiating a level of service for a data transfer between peers of the wireless network; and
modifying the level of service based on a one or more characteristics of the wireless network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An apparatus for use in a wireless network, the apparatus comprising:
a processing portion adapted to negotiate a level of service including a minimum data transmission rate and a minimum physical (PHY) rate for a communication link, and modify the level of service based on a status of the wireless network. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A system comprising:
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a processing portion adapted to negotiate a level of service for a communication link in a wireless network and subsequently modify the level of service based on one or more parameters; and
at least two antennas communicatively coupled to the processing portion to facilitate multiple input multiple output (MIMO) operation. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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