A contention resolution method includes the steps of determining a contention has occurred and requesting contention resolution from radios in the system (604). Radios in the system receive the request and do not transmit in the next control frame (606). Group leader radios (202, 208 and 214) transmit...http://www.google.com/patents/US6594247?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6594247 - Neighbor-assisted contention resolution for multi-user communication
