18515011. TRIGGER FRAMES ADAPTED TO PACKET-BASED POLICIES IN AN 802.11 NETWORK simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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TRIGGER FRAMES ADAPTED TO PACKET-BASED POLICIES IN AN 802.11 NETWORK

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Stéphane Baron of LE RHEU (FR)

Romain Guignard of RENNES (FR)

Pascal Viger of JANZE (FR)

Patrice Nezou of SAINT SULPICE LA FORET (FR)

TRIGGER FRAMES ADAPTED TO PACKET-BASED POLICIES IN AN 802.11 NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18515011 titled 'TRIGGER FRAMES ADAPTED TO PACKET-BASED POLICIES IN AN 802.11 NETWORK

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a method for optimizing data uplink communication in 802.11ax networks using trigger frames with scheduled and random resource units. The access point can design the trigger frame to control the type of data sent by nodes, such as small packets or specific access category data, by adjusting the time length and frequency width of the resource units.

  • Trigger frames in 802.11ax networks offer scheduled and random resource units to nodes for data uplink communication.
  • Access points can design trigger frames to control the type of data sent by nodes, such as small packets or specific access category data.
  • Resource units in trigger frames can be adjusted in time length and frequency width to restrict the type of data conveyed.
  • Using various frequency widths for resource units in the same trigger frame helps reduce padding in the resource units when different traffic types coexist.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in:

  • Wireless communication networks
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices
  • Smart home systems

Problems Solved

  • Optimization of data uplink communication
  • Efficient usage of network resources
  • Reduction of padding in resource units

Benefits

  • Improved network performance
  • Enhanced data transmission efficiency
  • Better quality of service for users

Potential Commercial Applications

  • Networking equipment manufacturers
  • Telecommunication companies
  • IoT device manufacturers

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of trigger frames in previous versions of Wi-Fi standards for controlling data transmission in wireless networks.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact battery life in IoT devices?

The article does not address the potential impact of this technology on the battery life of IoT devices. Implementing more efficient data transmission methods could potentially lead to energy savings and extended battery life for IoT devices.

What are the security implications of using trigger frames in wireless networks?

The article does not discuss the security implications of using trigger frames in wireless networks. It would be important to consider how this technology may affect network security and potential vulnerabilities that could arise from its implementation.


Original Abstract Submitted

In 802.11ax networks with access points, a trigger frame offers scheduled and random resource units to nodes for data uplink communication to the access points. To make more effective the usage of the network, the access point may design the trigger frame to force the nodes to send some categories of data. Resource units may be defined in trigger frames to be dedicated to small packets or to some access category data. Adjusting the time length of the resource units helps restricting the type of data that can be conveyed by the resource units. Also, using various frequency widths for resource units in the same trigger frame helps reducing padding in the resource units when various traffic types coexist.