Abstract: A communication system is provided for communication between network nodes and a communication controller that provides for request timeslot management. In the network, when an individual node has data to transmit, the node transmits a request signal to the communication controller over an assigned timeslot. The timeslots are assigned to individual ones of the nodes, and the timeslots assigned recur in a repeating fashion. If a timeslot is unused for a predetermined period of time, such as when a node is turned off or simply has no data to transmit, the timeslot is either eliminated or reassigned. Eliminated timeslots reduce unnecessary time delay before request timeslots recur.

Abstract: A communication system is provided for communication between network nodes and a communication controller. In the network, a request-enable signal is transmitted from the communication controller to identify one or more timeslots or frequencies of a communication channel that a node may transmit. When a first individual node has data to transmit, the first individual node transmits a request signal to the communication controller over the same communication channel. In response to the request signal, the central control node transmits a grant signal over the communication channel. Finally, data is transmitted from the node as authorized by the communication controller.

Abstract: A network communication system is provided for communication between network nodes, including individual nodes and a central control station node. In the network, signals are transmitted from the central control node to identify one or more frequencies that the node may transmit. When a first individual node has data to transmit, the first individual node transmits a request signal to the central control node over one or more of its assigned frequencies. In response to the request signal, the central control node transmits a grant signal assigning one or more frequencies to allow the first node to transmit its data.

Abstract: A network communication system is provided for communication between network nodes, including individual nodes and a central control station node. In the network, signals are transmitted from the central control node to identify specific timeslots in which individual nodes may transmit a request signal to the central control node. When a first individual node then has data to transmit, the first individual node transmits a request signal to the central control node in its identified timeslot requesting allocation of time for transmitting a specified amount of data. In response to the request signal, the central control node transmits a grant signal specifying at least one timeslot allocated to the node for transmit its data to the central control node. The first individual node then in response to the grant signal, transmits its data over the specific timeslots.

Abstract: A network communication system is provided for communication between network nodes, including individual nodes and a central control station node. In the network, signals are transmitted from the central control node to identify specific timeslots in which individual nodes may transmit a request signal to the central control node. When a first individual node has data to transmit, the first individual node transmits a request signal to the central control node in its identified timeslot, the request including randomly generated information for identification of the node. In response to the request signal, the central control node transmits a grant signal along with the randomly generated information back to the first node to allow the first node to identify the grant.

Abstract: A network communication system is provided for communication between network nodes, including individual nodes and a central control station node. In the network, signals are transmitted from the central control node to identify specific timeslots in which individual nodes may transmit a request signal to the central control node. When a first individual node then has data to transmit, the first individual node transmits a request signal to the central control node in its identified timeslot and includes a request for a bandwidth amount allocation. In response to the request signal, the central control node transmits a grant signal which identifies the first individual node allowing it to transmit its data to the central control node over the bandwidth requested. The first individual node then in response to the grant signal, transmits its data over specific timeslots to the central control node.

Abstract: A network communication system is provided for communication between network nodes, including individual nodes and a central control station node. In the network, signals are transmitted from the central control node to identify specific timeslots in which individual nodes may transmit a request signal to the central control node. When a first individual node then has data to transmit, the first individual node transmits a request signal to the central control node in its identified timeslot and includes a request for a bandwidth amount allocation. In response to the request signal, the central control node transmits a grant signal which identifies the first individual node allowing it to transmit its data to the central control node over the bandwidth requested.

Abstract: A two-way paging system utilizes four local frequencies for transmissions between pager units (22) and a central control station (20). A first local frequency (f1) carries a local clock; a second local frequency (f2) carries communications packets from the central control station to paging units; a third local frequency (f3) carries communication packets from the pager units to the central control station; and a fourth local frequency (f4) carries a status or request signal from the paging units (22) to the central control station (20). Transmissions on the fourth local frequency (f4) are in accordance with a time divided slot allocation among pager units accessing the central control station (20). For a two-way paging system having a plurality of central control stations (420x) servicing a corresponding plurality of cells, a total of eight frequencies are utilized within any one cell.

Abstract: A two-way paging system utilizes four local frequencies for transmissions between pager units (22) and a central control station (20). A first local frequency (f.sub.1) carries a local clock; a second local frequency (f.sub.2) carries communications packets from the central control station to paging units; a third local frequency (f.sub.3) carries communication packets from the pager units to the central control station; and a fourth local frequency (f.sub.4) carries a status or request signal from the paging units (22) to the central control station (20). Transmissions on the fourth local frequency (f.sub.4) are in accordance with a time divided slot allocation among pager units accessing the central control station (20). For a two-way paging system having a plurality of central control stations (420.sub.x) servicing a corresponding plurality of cells, a total of eight frequencies are utilized within any one cell. Four of the utilized frequencies are the local frequencies (f.sub.1 -f.sub.

Abstract: A two-way paging system utilizes four local frequencies for transmissions between pager units (22) and a central control station (20). A first local frequency (f.sub.1) carries a local clock; a second local frequency (f.sub.2) carries communications packets from the central control station to paging units; a third local frequency (f.sub.3) carries communication packets from the pager units to the central control station; and a fourth local frequency (f.sub.4) carries a status or request signal from the paging units (22) to the central control station (20). Transmissions on the fourth local frequency (f.sub.4) are in accordance with a time divided slot allocation among pager units accessing the central control station (20). For a two-way paging system having a plurality of central control stations (420.sub.x) servicing a corresponding plurality of cells, a total of eight frequencies are utilized within any one cell. Four of the utilized frequencies are the local frequencies (f.sub.1 -f.sub.

Abstract: A two-way paging system utilizes four local frequencies for transmissions between pager units (22) and a central control station (20). A first local frequency (f.sub.1) carries a local clock; a second local frequency (f.sub.2) carries communications packets from the central control station to paging units; a third local frequency (f.sub.3) carries communication packets from the pager units to the central control station; and a fourth local frequency (f.sub.4) carries a status or request signal from the paging units (22) to the central control station (20). Transmissions on the fourth local frequency (f.sub.4) are in accordance with a time divided slot allocation among pager units accessing the central control station (20). For a two-way paging system having a plurality of central control stations (420.sub.x) servicing a corresponding plurality of cells, a total of eight frequencies are utilized within any one cell. Four of the utilized frequencies are the local frequencies (f.sub.1 -f.sub.

Abstract: A two-way paging system utilizes four local frequencies for transmissions between pager units (22) and a central control station (20). A first local frequency (f.sub.1) carries a local clock; a second local frequency (f.sub.2) carries communications packets from the central control station to paging units; a third local frequency (f.sub.3) carries communication packets from the pager units to the central control station; and a fourth local frequency (f.sub.4) carries a status or request signal from the paging units (22) to the central control station (20). Transmissions on the fourth local frequency (f.sub.4) are in accordance with a time divided slot allocation among pager units accessing the central control station (20). For a two-way paging system having a plurality of central control stations (420.sub.x) servicing a corresponding plurality of cells, a total of eight frequencies are utilized within any one cell. Four of the utilized frequencies are the local frequencies (f.sub.1 -f.sub.