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

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CHANNEL ASSESSMENT IN A SINGLE CONTENTION-FREE CHANNEL ACCESS PERIOD

Organization Name

texas instruments incorporated

Inventor(s)

Yuval Matar of Kiryat Mozkin (IL)

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.