摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To determine a low-power operation period through inter-node negotiation on the basis of the data buffer amount. <P>SOLUTION: The method includes: negotiating with a link partner about a latency time; determining system parameters in a first duration period on the basis of at least the residual amount of a transmission buffer; transmitting the system parameters of the first duration period to the link partner; receiving a second duration period from the link partner; and transmitting a start signal to the link partner on the basis at least partly of the second duration period, a buffered packet in the transmission buffer transmitted to the link partner, and delay transmission of a packet to the link partner, which are obtained through the negotiation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |