IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND MEDIUM

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240289071 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that acts as a master station in wireless communication, transmitting a second trigger frame to a slave station apparatus indicating the absence of carrier sensing, following IEEE 802.11 standards.

The image forming apparatus operates as a master station in wireless communication.
It transmits a second trigger frame to a slave station apparatus.
The frame includes information indicating the lack of carrier sensing.
The communication complies with IEEE 802.11 standards.

Key Features and Innovation:

Image forming apparatus as a master station in wireless communication.
Transmission of a second trigger frame to a slave station apparatus.
Indication of inexecution of carrier sensing in the frame.
Compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards.

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various wireless communication systems where carrier sensing is not required.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for efficient communication between master and slave stations in wireless networks.

Benefits:

Improved communication efficiency.
Compliance with IEEE standards.
Enhanced coordination between master and slave stations.

Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include wireless printers, scanners, and other networked imaging devices.

Questions about Wireless Communication Technology: 1. How does the image forming apparatus determine the communication channel in wireless communication? 2. What are the advantages of using IEEE 802.11 standards in wireless communication systems?

Original Abstract Submitted

in a case where an image forming apparatus operates as a master station determining a communication channel used in wireless communication, the image forming apparatus transmits a second trigger frame that includes information indicating inexecution of carrier sensing and complies with an institute of electrical and electronics engineers (ieee) 802.11 standard, to a slave station apparatus connected to the master station.