摘要 |
A method and apparatus for transferring information over a communications link includes transmitting information at a first power level, monitoring for correct reception of the transmitted information and transmitting further information at a second, greater power level than that used for the original transmission if correct reception did not occur. The further information allows the content of the originally transmitted information to be established and in one embodiment constitutes a retransmission of the originally transmitted information. By retransmitting at a greater power level the probability of correct reception is enhanced, especially when the communications link is wireless. A transmitter employing the present invention may offer reduced power consumption since the transmission power level used for the original transmission may be lower than that used by a transmitter not benefiting from the present invention. |