Multiplexed serial wireless connectivity for palmtop computers
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چکیده
Palmtop computers which consume very little power, have very small size, and are much cheaper compared to their laptop counterparts are proliferating in the market. However, there exist no satisfactory wireless connectivity solution in terms of cost and power consumption to connect these devices to the network. This paper describes a cost-effective, low-power wireless connectivity solution for these devices and presents the design and implementation of how multiple such devices are connected to an access point over a shared wireless link.
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