Abstract: A Group TDMA multiple destination, multiple node wireless network includes a first destination having a first group of nodes (Group 1) in communication range and a second destination having a second group of nodes (Group 2) in communication range. A third group of nodes (Group 3) are within communication range of both first and second destinations. Each group of nodes is assigned a periodically recurring set of time slots for transmitting to a designated destination.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 12, 2004
Date of Patent:
June 19, 2007
Assignee:
The United States of America as represent by the Secertary of the Navy
Inventors:
Gam D. Nguyen, Jeffrey E. Wieselthier, Anthony Ephremides