binary exponential backoff

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)
binary exponential backoff

   An {algorithm} for dealing with contention in the use of a
   network.  To transmit a {packet} the {host} sets a local
   parameter, L to 1 and transmits in one of the next L {slots}.
   If a {collision} occurs, it doubles L and repeats.
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