Multi-segment data units
AssigneeQUALCOMM Incorporated
InventorsSameer Vermani, Bin Tian, Lochan Verma
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Abstract
Various aspects of the disclosure relate to communication using a data unit that includes a plurality of segments, where the different segments include information for different users. In some aspects, the data unit may be a Physical Layer Convergence Protocol (PLCP) Protocol Data Unit (PPDU) for Wi-Fi communication. In some aspects, the data unit may include an indication that all of the segments have the same length and/or resource allocation.
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An apparatus for communication, comprising:
- an interface configured to obtain data;
- and
- a processing system configured to generate a frame including the data, wherein the generation of the frame comprises:
- including the data in a plurality of segments of the frame, and
- including an indication in the frame, wherein the indication indicates whether at least one characteristic of the segments remains constant across the segments,
- wherein the interface is further configured to output the frame for transmission.
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A method of communication, comprising:
- obtaining data;
- generating a frame including the data, wherein the generation of the frame comprises:
- including the data in a plurality of segments of the frame, and
- including an indication in the frame, wherein the indication indicates whether at least one characteristic of the segments remains constant across the segments;
- and
- outputting the frame for transmission.
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A wireless node, comprising:
- a receiver configured to receive data;
- a processing system configured to generate a frame including the data, wherein the generation of the frame comprises:
- including the data in a plurality of segments of the frame, and
- including an indication in the frame, wherein the indication indicates whether at least one characteristic of the segments remains constant across the segments;
- and
- a transmitter configured to transmit the frame.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.