公开(公告)号：US20180310301A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：US15952995

申请日：2018-04-13

Applicant: NETGEAR, INC.

Inventor： Peiman AMINI ,  Joseph Amalan Arul EMMANUEL

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W72/12 ,  H04L1/00

CPC classification number: H04W72/0426 ,  G06F8/65 ,  H04L1/0003 ,  H04L1/0004 ,  H04L1/18 ,  H04L1/1812 ,  H04L1/188 ,  H04L9/0816 ,  H04L27/34 ,  H04L61/1511 ,  H04L61/2015 ,  H04L63/14 ,  H04L69/18 ,  H04L69/22 ,  H04L69/324 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W40/244 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W72/1242 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/20 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04W92/20

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method performed by network node(s) of a multi-band wireless network. The method includes wirelessly interconnecting network nodes to collectively form the multi-band wireless network configured to provide network access to a client node connected to any of the network nodes. The method further includes establishing a control plane protocol that enables wireless communications of control plane data embedded in periodic frame(s) communicated by the network nodes, and managing the multi-band wireless network by wirelessly communicating the periodic frame(s) between the network nodes in accordance with the control plane protocol.

公开(公告)号：US20180310221A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：US15954411

申请日：2018-04-16

Applicant: NETGEAR, INC.

Inventor： Peiman AMINI ,  Joseph Amalan Arul EMMANUEL

IPC: H04W40/02 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L27/34 ,  H04L1/18

CPC classification number: H04L9/0816 ,  G06F8/65 ,  H04L1/0004 ,  H04L63/14 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W72/0426 ,  H04W72/1242 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/20 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04W92/20

Abstract: Systems and methods are introduced for managing a multi-band wireless networking system using a robust control plane. In an embodiment, multiple wireless networking devices are interconnected via a dedicated wireless backhaul to collectively form a single multi-band wireless network providing broad coverage to a client device. The multi-band wireless networking system is managed by wirelessly communicating control information between the multiple wireless networking devices over the control plane in a robust manner that guarantees delivery while minimizing latency. Example techniques for achieving this robust transfer of information include use of robust data rates, use of multiple backhaul channels, use of hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ), use of dedicated control channels, use of alternative transport protocols, and implementation of distributed router functionality.

公开(公告)号：US10070423B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US15643792

申请日：2017-07-07

Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.

Inventor： Mark D. Reudink ,  Lee David Dunbar ,  Bruce C. Rothaar

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04B15/00 ,  H04B17/30

Abstract: A wireless RF data transmission system has at least one base station transmitting control information on a control channel and high speed data on at least one data channel. At least one subscriber station receives the control information and data channels, adjusting a modulation and/or coding of reception of the data in response to the control information. Preferably, the control information is transmitted using a more robust modulation, such as QPSK, than used to transmit the data, which is preferably transmitted using either 16, 64 or 256 QAM. Additionally, timing or header information for the date may be included on the control channel.

公开(公告)号：US10051172B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US14927049

申请日：2015-10-29

Applicant: NETGEAR, INC.

Inventor： Steve Skeoch

IPC: H04M1/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: The invention is directed to a radio unit contained within a housing of a wireless communication device or system, the radio unit including: a signal processing unit for performing one or more wireless protocol processing functions; a radio-frequency (RF) front end unit coupled to the signal processing unit; and a power unit coupled to the RF front end unit, wherein the power unit completely powers down the RF front end unit when the signal processing unit is in a sleep mode, and powers up the RF front end unit at a predetermined time before an anticipated reception of a RF signal transmitted by an external device.

公开(公告)号：US10038829B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-31

申请号：US15294924

申请日：2016-10-17

Applicant: Netgear, Inc.

Inventor： William Gilbert

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G03B17/56 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F16M11/14 ,  F16M11/20

CPC classification number: H04N5/2253 ,  F16M11/14 ,  F16M11/2078 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F16M13/022 ,  F16M2200/022 ,  G03B17/561 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/23206

Abstract: A directionally adjustable mounting device is disclosed for use with a small electronic device such as a wireless camera. Also disclosed is a method of using the mounting device. The mounting device has a mounting rod extending from a rotatable bearing. The hearing is biased into frictional contact with a socket by a spring to inhibit movement of the camera relative to the mount housing. The mount is configured to receive an opposing force on the bearing to overcome the spring force and allow the electronic device to be repositioned.

公开(公告)号：USD822744S1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US29577078

申请日：2016-09-09

Applicant: Netgear, Inc.

Designer： James Hathway ,  John Kui Yin Ramones ,  Jim Blyth ,  Louise Bradley ,  Matt Plested

公开(公告)号：US10021655B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US15693406

申请日：2017-08-31

Applicant: NETGEAR, INC.

Inventor： Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel ,  Peiman Amini

IPC: H04W52/28 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: H04W52/283 ,  H04L43/12 ,  H04W72/0473 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling the transmit power and the receive sensitivity of an access point for achieving symmetric link balancing is described. When an access point operates with symmetric link performance, the access point does not inefficiently use available bandwidth for transmitting or re-transmitting to a client station that cannot communicate with the access point. Moreover, the access point does not back off transmissions due to activity of neighboring basic service sets when not needed. The receive sensitivity can be controlled using a hardware attenuator or software commands that adjust a programmable gain in a wireless local area network chipset used by the access point, or it can be controlled using adjustable levels in the software for processing or responding to packets.

公开(公告)号：US09998501B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US14558085

申请日：2014-12-02

Applicant: NETGEAR, INC.

Inventor： Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel ,  Peiman Amini

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W88/16

CPC classification number: H04L65/102 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W88/16 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/126 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: A sensor gateway manages wireless communications to sensors and the exchange of data between the sensors and a connection to the Internet. A sensor gateway processor runs the network and wireless stack, automatically picks the same channel as the home access point (AP), and runs sensor software to provide the sensors with low power, wireless support and deep sleep support. The sensor gateway selects same channel as the home AP by following the strongest beacon or by following the home AP service set identifier (SSID), in case more than one strong beacon is present. If the home AP and sensor gateway are placed close by and are on a different channel in 2.4G, there is destructive interference between the two devices. By using same channel on the sensor gateway as that of the home AP, both devices can coexist in same band without destructive interference.

公开(公告)号：US09985662B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US15332970

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: NETGEAR, INC.

Inventor： Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel ,  Peiman Amini ,  Paul Nysen ,  Shun-Liang Yu ,  Chia-Wei Liu ,  Shahrokh Zardoshti ,  Gin Wang ,  Henry Chen

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  H04L27/26 ,  H04B1/04 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: H04B1/005 ,  H04B1/0096 ,  H04B2001/0491 ,  H04L27/2672 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Various embodiments disclose systems and methods for employing a Sub1G signal (e.g. a signal in the range of approximately 500 Mhz or 800 mHz) for use with internal and/or external components of various user devices. The Sub1G region may provide a path loss advantage over traditional 2.4 and 5 Ghz systems because of the lower frequency in free-space path loss model. Sub 1G may also present less interference compared to 2.4 GHz (e.g., better QoS for applications such as VOIP, Gaming, etc.). In some of the disclosed embodiments, Sub1G may be employed using current 2.4G or 5G Wireless LAN chipset with RF Up/Down Converters. In some embodiments, the Sub1G approach may be used to create a Long Range Bridge, Long Range Extender, Long Range Client, Long Range Hotspot, etc.

公开(公告)号：US09979517B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15464216

申请日：2017-03-20

Applicant: NETGEAR, INC.

Inventor： Peiman Amini ,  Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel

IPC: H04W40/12 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04B1/00 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W92/20 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04B1/715

CPC classification number: G08B13/22 ,  G01S5/0289 ,  G01S5/0294 ,  G01S19/46 ,  G08B13/2494 ,  H04B1/005 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04B17/0085 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04B17/345 ,  H04B2001/7154 ,  H04L5/003 ,  H04L12/4633 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L43/08 ,  H04L43/0864 ,  H04L43/0888 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L45/02 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/22 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/04 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W16/26 ,  H04W28/0236 ,  H04W28/0289 ,  H04W28/04 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W36/20 ,  H04W36/245 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W36/38 ,  H04W40/246 ,  H04W48/02 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W72/082 ,  H04W72/1231 ,  H04W76/11 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04W80/06 ,  H04W84/045 ,  H04W84/105 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04W88/10 ,  H04W92/20

Abstract: Disclosed is a dedicated control channel for a WLAN network. A number of access points are networked together and communicate data necessary to propagate the WLAN over a backhaul channel, however a dedicated radio on each access point is used to communicate control information between the access points. The control information is communicated over a control channel that is different from the client facing channels or bands, and the backhaul channel. In some embodiments, the control channel is sub 1 GHz.