Multi-channel stop and wait communications method involves storing data packets in receiver unit until all packets preceding packet yet to be received have been received successfully

摘要

The method involves dividing information into data packets and sending it over one or more channels to a receiver (Ri) in a receiver unit (RU) connected to the transmitter unit (SU) via a return channel (RCi) for requesting a new transmission in the event of a faulty transmission. The data packets are temporarily stored in the receiver unit until all data packets preceding a packet that is yet to be received have been received successfully. AN Independent claim is also included for the following: an arrangement for sending information, a user terminal and a communications system.