Providing link quality intelligence from physical layer to higher protocol layers. The PHY (physical layer) of devices operating within wireless communication systems assess 1 or more operational parameters corresponding to a PHY link that communicatively couples 2 or more devices. These PHYs provide...http://www.google.de/patents/US7697448?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7697448 - Providing link quality intelligence from physical layer to higher protocol layers