Multi-Time-Segment Resource Indication for WLAN Uplink Efficiency

The patent segments the uplink transmission process into multiple time segments within a single PPDU structure. Multiple stations send their data in different time segments rather than simultaneously, allowing the access point to schedule and manage transmissions more efficiently. This segmentation reduces the need for repeated preamble parts while maintaining resource utilization.

The patent implements periodic time segments for uplink transmissions, where stations send data in scheduled intervals rather than continuously or simultaneously. The access point uses trigger frames to schedule stations in different time segments, creating a periodic transmission pattern that reduces preamble redundancy while ensuring fair resource allocation.

The patent merges multiple small-sized uplink transmissions from different stations into a single aggregated PPDU structure. By combining multiple transmissions that would otherwise require separate preambles into one unified transmission unit, the overhead is amortized across multiple data payloads, significantly improving efficiency for small-sized traffic.

The patent creates a universal PPDU structure that can accommodate multiple stations' transmissions with a single preamble. This multi-functional structure serves multiple purposes: it provides a common transmission framework, schedules multiple stations, and reduces overall overhead, making it particularly effective for small-sized traffic where payload is minimal.