Methods and apparatus to change peer discovery transmission frequency based on congestion in peer-to-peer networks

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13307241

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A method, a computer program product, and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus determines a resource congestion level based on signals received on a plurality of resources of a peer discovery channel. In addition, the apparatus adjusts a duty cycle of a peer discovery transmission based on the determined congestion level. Furthermore, the apparatus transmits peer discovery signals at the adjusted duty cycle.

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QUALCOMM INCORPORATED5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121

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Khude, Nilesh N Bridgewater, US 22 130
Li, Junyi Chester, US 3459 31375
Patil, Shailesh Bridgewater, US 402 3320
Wu, Xinzhou Monmouth Junction, US 240 4820

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