17813895. TWT SCHEDULE SWITCH OPERATION FOR MULTI-LINK DEVICES simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
TWT SCHEDULE SWITCH OPERATION FOR MULTI-LINK DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Rubayet Shafin of Allen TX (US)
Boon Loong Ng of Plano TX (US)
Ahmed Atef Ibrahim Ibrahim of Plano TX (US)
TWT SCHEDULE SWITCH OPERATION FOR MULTI-LINK DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17813895 titled 'TWT SCHEDULE SWITCH OPERATION FOR MULTI-LINK DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes methods and apparatuses for facilitating the switching of a target wake time (TWT) schedule from one link to another link in a wireless local area network. The apparatuses include an access point (AP) multi-link device (MLD) comprising APs and a processor. Each AP forms a link with a corresponding station (STA) affiliated with a non-AP MLD.
- The processor negotiates with the non-AP MLD to establish a TWT schedule for communications on a first link.
- The processor receives a request from the non-AP MLD to transfer the TWT schedule from the first link to a second link.
- In response to the request, the processor establishes the TWT schedule for communications on the second link.
Potential Applications
- Wireless local area networks (WLANs)
- Multi-link devices (MLDs)
- Access points (APs)
- Station (STA) communication
Problems Solved
- Facilitates the switching of a TWT schedule from one link to another in a wireless local area network.
- Enables seamless transfer of TWT schedule between links in a multi-link device.
Benefits
- Improved flexibility in managing TWT schedules in a wireless local area network.
- Enhanced efficiency in communication between multi-link devices.
- Seamless transfer of TWT schedule without disruption in communication.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods and apparatuses for facilitating the switching of an established target wake time (TWT) schedule from one link to another link of a multi-link device (MLD) in a wireless local area network. The apparatuses include an access point (AP) MLD comprising APs and a processor operably coupled to the APs. Each AP comprises a transceiver configured to form a link with a corresponding station (STA) affiliated with a non-AP MLD. The processor is configured to negotiate with the non-AP MLD via one of the APs to establish a TWT schedule for communications on a first one of the links, receive, from the non-AP MLD via one of the APs, a request to transfer the TWT schedule from the first link to a second one of the links, and in response to the request, establish the TWT schedule for communications on the second link.
