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Date of Patent
March 4, 2008
0Patent Application Number
106971030
Date Filed
October 31, 2003
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A method of transmitting packets over a network includes steps of partitioning a transmission interval into discrete time slots and reaching agreement between a transmitting node and receiving node as to when the transmitting node will transmit packets. The intended receiving node sends a reception map to the transmitter indicating time slots that have not yet been allocated. The transmitter proposes a delivery schedule including time slots that it will use for transmission. After agreement by the receiving node, the transmitter transmits packets according to the agreed-upon schedule. Other transmitters can similar arrange to transmit during time slots not already allocated for the receiving node.
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