The specification relates to a broadband multiple access protocol for bi-directional hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks and other shared media networks. The protocol supports downstream broadcast transmission from headend to cable modem, and also provides for allocation of bandwidth for cable modems to...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6075787?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6075787 - Method and apparatus for messaging, signaling, and establishing a data link utilizing multiple modes over a multiple access broadband communications network
Method and apparatus for messaging, signaling, and establishing a data link ...
