Bloom Filter Bitmap for Wireless ACK/NACK Transmission

The patent segments the acknowledgment information into individual bit positions within a bitmap, where each bit position corresponds to a specific node identifier. This allows the system to efficiently broadcast a single message containing acknowledgments for multiple nodes while maintaining the ability to individually address and confirm delivery to each node through its unique bit position in the bitmap.

The patent merges multiple individual acknowledgment transmissions into a single broadcast message by constructing a bitmap where each node's acknowledgment status is represented by a specific bit position. This combining approach allows all nodes to receive their acknowledgment information simultaneously in one communication event, dramatically reducing the total number of transmissions and associated power consumption while maintaining reliable delivery confirmation for each node.

The patent creates a universal acknowledgment message format using a bitmap structure that can simultaneously serve multiple nodes. A single broadcast message containing the bitmap can deliver acknowledgment information to all nodes in the network at once, with each node identifying its own acknowledgment status by checking the bit position corresponding to its identifier. This multi-functional approach maintains individual node reliability while achieving efficient group communication.