View source for 18433612. Uplink OFDMA Processing in WLANs simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

=Uplink OFDMA Processing in WLANs=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]


[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Joonsuk Kim of Saratoga CA (US)|Joonsuk Kim of Saratoga CA (US)]][[Category:Joonsuk Kim of Saratoga CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Yuchul Kim of Santa Clara CA (US)|Yuchul Kim of Santa Clara CA (US)]][[Category:Yuchul Kim of Santa Clara CA (US)]]

==Uplink OFDMA Processing in WLANs - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18433612 titled 'Uplink OFDMA Processing in WLANs

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application relates to OFDMA communication in WLANs, specifically focusing on the transmission and reception of downlink and uplink OFDMA frames.

* OFDMA technology allows for more efficient use of available bandwidth by dividing the frequency spectrum into multiple orthogonal subcarriers.
* The downlink OFDMA frame is transmitted to devices in the network.
* The uplink OFDMA frame is received, containing acknowledgements related to the downlink frame.
* The uplink frame is processed to determine which devices sent acknowledgements for the downlink frame.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology can be applied in various wireless communication systems, such as Wi-Fi networks, to improve data transmission efficiency and reliability.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology addresses the challenge of managing acknowledgements in OFDMA systems, ensuring that acknowledgements are correctly associated with the corresponding downlink frames.

== Benefits ==
The use of OFDMA frames enhances the overall performance of WLANs by optimizing the transmission and reception of data, leading to improved network throughput and reduced latency.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
This technology can be utilized in the development of next-generation Wi-Fi routers and access points to deliver faster and more reliable wireless connectivity for homes, businesses, and public spaces.

== Possible Prior Art ==
Prior art in OFDMA communication systems may include research papers, patents, or products related to improving the efficiency of wireless networks through orthogonal frequency division multiplexing.

== Unanswered Questions ==
=== How does this technology impact battery life in devices connected to WLANs? ===
The article does not address the potential impact of OFDMA communication on the battery life of devices, which could be a crucial factor for mobile devices in WLAN environments.

=== What are the security implications of implementing OFDMA in WLANs? ===
The article does not discuss the security aspects of using OFDMA technology in wireless networks, such as potential vulnerabilities or encryption methods to protect data transmission.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

This disclosure relates to orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) communication in wireless local area networks (WLANs). According to some embodiments, a downlink OFDMA frame may be transmitted. An uplink OFDMA frame including acknowledgements associated with the downlink OFDMA frame may be received. The uplink OFDMA frame may be processed, in some instances including determining which devices receiving the downlink OFDMA frame transmitted an acknowledgement associated with the downlink OFDMA frame in the uplink OFDMA frame.



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