Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240098784). METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TWT OPERATION FOR WLAN SYSTEMS simplified abstract

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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TWT OPERATION FOR WLAN SYSTEMS

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Rubayet Shafin of Allen TX (US)

Boon Loong Ng of Plano TX (US)

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TWT OPERATION FOR WLAN SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240098784 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TWT OPERATION FOR WLAN SYSTEMS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes methods and apparatuses for facilitating broadcast target wake time (TWT) negotiation between multi-link devices (MLDs) in a wireless local area network. Here are some key points from the abstract:

  • Non-access point MLDs have processors and stations (STAs) that form links with corresponding APs of an AP MLD.
  • The processor generates or receives a first message for a broadcast TWT negotiation on at least one link.
  • The first message is transmitted between the STAs and the AP MLD over a second link.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various wireless communication systems where multiple devices need to coordinate their wake times for efficient data transmission.

Problems Solved

1. Efficient utilization of network resources by coordinating wake times of devices. 2. Establishing broadcast TWT schedules on multiple links between MLDs.

Benefits

1. Improved network efficiency and reduced latency. 2. Enhanced coordination between devices for better data transmission. 3. Optimal utilization of network resources.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing network performance in smart homes, industrial IoT systems, and other wireless communication environments.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of centralized scheduling algorithms in wireless networks to coordinate wake times, but the specific method described in this patent application for broadcast TWT negotiation may be novel.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology handle interference between devices on different links during TWT negotiation?

The patent application does not provide details on how interference issues are addressed when coordinating wake times between devices on different links.

What impact does this technology have on power consumption of devices in the network?

The patent application does not discuss the potential effects of implementing broadcast TWT negotiation on the power consumption of devices involved.


Original Abstract Submitted

methods and apparatuses for facilitating broadcast target wake time (twt) negotiation on one link between multi-link devices (mlds) in a wireless local area network to establish broadcast twt schedules on other links between the same mlds. a non-access point (ap) mld comprises a processor and stations (stas), each comprising a transceiver configured to form a link with a corresponding ap of an ap mld. the processor is operably coupled to the stas and configured to generate or receive a first message for a broadcast twt negotiation, wherein the first message indicates that the broadcast twt negotiation is for a broadcast twt schedule on at least one first link of the links. the transceiver of a first of the stas is further configured to transmit or receive the first message to or from the ap mld over a second of the links.