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Packet control channel feedback support for contention and reservation based access

  • US 6,577,618 B2
  • Filed: 02/05/1997
  • Issued: 06/10/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for transmitting packet data information over a subchannel in a communication system comprising the steps of:

  • granting access of the subchannel to a first communication device, such that said first communication device having unqualified subchannel ownership transmits a first burst of packet data on the subchannel;

    transmitting, by said communication system, first feedback information responsive to said first burst of packet data indicating that said first communication device'"'"'s ownership of said subchannel is suspended; and

    granting access of the subchannel to a second communication device while said first communication device'"'"'s ownership is suspended, such that said second communication device transmits a second burst of packet data information; and

    continuing to monitor, by said first communication device, said subchannel after being suspended.

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