Method and apparatus for maximizing the data transmission in a wireless data communication network
First Claim
1. A method of packetizing data received from a data source, the method comprising the steps of:
- accumulating data from the data source into a packet;
processing the data to determine whether one or more forwarding conditions has occurred, and if so storing said forwarding conditions in a memory;
detecting whether said one or more forwarding conditions are stored in said memory;
setting a timer to a first predetermined time period to indicate that at least one of the one or more forwarding conditions has been detected; and
if upon the first predetermined time period expiring, no additional data had been received during the first predetermined time period, transmitting the packet.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for padding to maximize the number of characters transmitted by data communication equipment (DCE), such as a modem, to data terminal equipment (DTE). By employing the disclosed padding method the data throughput will be maximized and costs will be reduced by transmitting packets with a greater amount of characters. The present invention further provides a method for providing access to a control channel to invoke gateway functions to send qualified information from a DTE user to a remote system. Also a method to provide security by allowing private strings and passwords saved in a modem'"'"'s stored dial strings. Additionally, a method for scrolling the DTE'"'"'s screen to enhance readabilty and to provide compatability with standard terminal packages available on the market. Related apparatus is also revealed.
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22 Claims
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1. A method of packetizing data received from a data source, the method comprising the steps of:
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accumulating data from the data source into a packet; processing the data to determine whether one or more forwarding conditions has occurred, and if so storing said forwarding conditions in a memory; detecting whether said one or more forwarding conditions are stored in said memory; setting a timer to a first predetermined time period to indicate that at least one of the one or more forwarding conditions has been detected; and if upon the first predetermined time period expiring, no additional data had been received during the first predetermined time period, transmitting the packet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 22)
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11. An apparatus for packetizing data received from a data source comprising:
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a buffer for accumulating data from the data source into a packet; a processor for determining whether one or more forwarding conditions has occurred, and if so for directing said forwarding conditions to a memory; means for detecting whether one or more forwarding conditions is stored in said memory; a timer set to a first predetermined time period if at least one of the one or more forwarding conditions has been detected; and a transmitter for transmitting the packet if during the first predetermined time period before the timer expires, no additional data are received. - View Dependent Claims (12, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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13. A method of packetizing data received from a serial data source, the method comprising the steps of:
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accumulating data from the serial data source into a packet; processing the data to determine whether a first set of one or more forwarding conditions has occurred, and if so setting a first forwarding flag stored in a memory on to indicate that the first set has occurred; detecting whether said first forwarding flag stored in the memory has been set on, and if so setting a timer to a first predetermined time period; and detecting whether any additional data were received during the first predetermined time period, and if no additional data were received and the first forwarding flag had been set on, transmitting the packet. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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