SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED COMMUNICATION EFFICIENCY IN HIGH EFFICIENCY WIRELESS NETWORKS

摘要

Methods and apparatus for wireless communication in an IEEE 802.11 wireless communication system including legacy and high-efficiency wireless (HEW) devices are provided. In one aspect, a method for wireless communication in an IEEE 802.11 wireless communication system including legacy and high-efficiency wireless (HEW) devices includes determining a first time interval for communication according to a HEW protocol. The method further includes transmitting, according to a legacy protocol, a first communication at least partially protecting reception of communications during the first time interval. Another method includes receiving a first communication announcing a second communication. The method further includes determining a first time interval for communication according to a HEW protocol. The method further includes transmitting, according to a legacy protocol, the second communication for at least partially protecting reception of communications during the first time interval.

主权项

1. A method of wireless communication in an IEEE 802.11 wireless communication system including legacy and high-efficiency wireless (HEW) devices, comprising:
receiving a first communication announcing a second communication; determining a first time interval for communication according to a HEW protocol; and transmitting, according to a legacy protocol, the second communication for at least partially protecting reception of communications during the first time interval.