System, device, and method for sharing contention mini-slots among multiple priority classes

摘要

A system, device, and method for sharing contention mini-slots among multiple priority classes determines an aggregate feedback state for each of the priority classes, determines a preferred allocation of contention mini-slots for each of the plurality of priority classes using the aggregate feedback state, and determines an actual allocation of contention mini-slots for each of the plurality of priority classes using the preferred allocation. The actual allocation of contention mini-slots is determined by making a preliminary allocation for each of the priority classes based on the preferred allocation and then allocating any remaining contention mini-slots among the priority classes.