Data Frame Transmission Buffering for Wireless Jitter and Packet Loss

The patent applies preliminary action by buffering incoming data frames before forwarding them to the client. The buffer stores frames temporarily, allowing the system to reorder out-of-sequence frames and request retransmission of lost packets before the client receives them. This preliminary processing ensures reliable delivery while maintaining controlled latency through the time threshold mechanism.

The patent introduces an intermediary buffer between the wireless network and the client device. This buffer acts as a mediator that decouples the unreliable wireless transmission from the client's data flow requirements. The buffer absorbs retransmission delays and out-of-order arrivals, providing smooth data flow to the client while maintaining lower overall latency compared to end-to-end TCP retransmission.

The patent applies partial action by buffering only for a specific time threshold rather than indefinitely. The buffer holds frames temporarily to allow for retransmission requests and reordering, but frames are forwarded after the threshold elapses regardless of whether all packets have been received. This partial buffering approach achieves acceptable reliability while limiting delay to the threshold period.