Generalized tree multiple access protocols in packet switching networks

A general multi-layer collision avoidance/resolution (MULCAR) protocol for multiple access in packet switching networks is proposed. Such a scheme possesses great flexibility and can be widely applied in wireless or even wire-based networks, by adequate tailoring of the layers and adjustment of the parameters accordingly. It is originated from the savvy of a classification of historical multi-access protocols by the tree-expansion point of view, which includes collision anticipation tree expansion (CATE) and collision resolution tree expansion (CRTE). Therefore, MULCAR basically possesses the competence of exploring the insight of general multiple access problem.