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Extended range sequence numbering for selective repeat data transmission protocol

  • US 6,011,796 A
  • Filed: 06/17/1997
  • Issued: 01/04/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for transmitting data between a transmitter and a receiver using a frame having a sequence number and a retransmit flag, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) transmitting the frame a first time with said retransmit flag set to false and the sequence number set to a portion of a long sequence number;

    b) incrementing a value of said long sequence number; and

    c) retransmitting the frame a second time with said retransmit flag set to true if a negative acknowledgment message containing said long sequence number of the frame is received at said transmitter.

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