Patent ID: 6011784
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
A method for radio frequency communication of isochronous data and asynchronous data in a communication system, the method comprising the steps of:(a) broadcasting an isochronous beacon at a predetermined frequency;(b) thereafter, communicating isochronous data on an isochronous frequency band during one or more isochronous time slots, the one or more isochronous time slots having predetermined timing and slot structure;(c) hopping from the isochronous frequency band to an asynchronous frequency band having access slots synchronized to the isochronous beacon, wherein the asynchronous frequency band is a different frequency band from the isochronous frequency band; and(d) following communication of isochronous data, communicating asynchronous data on the asynchronous frequency band until the isochronous beacon is next broadcast.