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Channel access scheme for use in network communications

  • US 6,445,701 B1
  • Filed: 10/09/1998
  • Issued: 09/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of allocating between multiple communication sources a communication channel in a communication network, the method comprising the steps of:

  • dividing the communication channel into a plurality of frames;

    dividing each of the frames into a plurality of slots;

    dividing a first one of the plurality of slots into a plurality of first mini-slots for use by the multiple communication sources to request the establishment of a new voice, data, or video transmission connection over the communication channel;

    dividing a second one of the plurality of slots into a plurality of second mini-slots for use by the multiple communication sources to request the establishment of a new voice, data, or video transmission connection over the communication channel and for use by the multiple communication sources to augment an existing video connection over the communication channel; and

    dividing the plurality of second mini-slots into a first plurality of second mini-slots that are limited to use by the multiple communication sources that are attempting to augment an existing video connection over the communication channel and a second plurality of second mini-slots that are available to any of the multiple communication sources that are requesting the establishment of a new voice, data, or video transmission connection over the communication channel.

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