View source for Texas instruments incorporated (20240114548). CHANNEL ASSESSMENT IN A SINGLE CONTENTION-FREE CHANNEL ACCESS PERIOD simplified abstract

=CHANNEL ASSESSMENT IN A SINGLE CONTENTION-FREE CHANNEL ACCESS PERIOD=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Yuval Matar of Kiryat Mozkin (IL)|Yuval Matar of Kiryat Mozkin (IL)]][[Category:Yuval Matar of Kiryat Mozkin (IL)]]

[[:Category:Yaron Alpert of Hod Hasharon (IL)|Yaron Alpert of Hod Hasharon (IL)]][[Category:Yaron Alpert of Hod Hasharon (IL)]]

==CHANNEL ASSESSMENT IN A SINGLE CONTENTION-FREE CHANNEL ACCESS PERIOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240114548 titled 'CHANNEL ASSESSMENT IN A SINGLE CONTENTION-FREE CHANNEL ACCESS PERIOD

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a patent application for a device that communicates via a Wi-Fi channel and utilizes a contention-free access period to optimize transmission settings based on reply periods.

* The device accesses a Wi-Fi channel without contention to send probe packets.
* The device adjusts Wi-Fi transmitter settings based on reply periods from the receiving device.
* The device optimizes data packet settings based on the results of the reply periods.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in:
* Wireless communication systems
* Internet of Things (IoT) devices
* Smart home devices

== Problems Solved ==
This technology addresses issues such as:
* Interference on Wi-Fi channels
* Inefficient transmission settings
* Delayed or dropped data packets

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include:
* Improved Wi-Fi communication efficiency
* Enhanced data transmission reliability
* Reduced interference and packet loss

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
This technology could be commercially benefit:
* Telecommunications companies
* IoT device manufacturers
* Home automation companies

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be:
* Dynamic channel selection in Wi-Fi networks

== Unanswered Questions ==
=== How does this technology impact battery life in devices? ===
The abstract does not mention the impact of these optimized settings on the battery life of the device. This could be an important factor to consider, especially for mobile devices.

=== What is the range of Wi-Fi coverage affected by these optimized settings? ===
The abstract does not specify the range over which these optimized settings can improve communication. Understanding the coverage area could be crucial for determining the practical applications of this technology.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a device configured to communicate via a wi-fi channel obtains a contention-free access period on the wi-fi channel. the device sends a first probe packet to a receiving wi-fi device during the contention-free access period, with at least one parameter of a wi-fi transmitter of the wi-fi transceiver set to a first setting, and waits for a first reply period. the device sends a second probe packet to the receiving wi-fi device during the contention-free access period, with the at least one parameter of the wi-fi transmitter set to a second setting, where the second setting is based on a result of the first reply period, and waits for a second reply period. the device sets the at least one parameter of the wi-fi transmitter to a data packet setting, where the data packet setting is based at least on a result of the second reply period.



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