公开(公告)号：US20100226339A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12396643

申请日：2009-03-03

Applicant: David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Sudip Ghosal

Inventor： David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Sudip Ghosal

IPC: H04W36/00

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  H04W36/0083 ,  H04W36/08

Abstract: Techniques are provided herein to improve the manageability of handover performance of multi-mode wireless client devices when roaming between a wireless local area network (WLAN) and at least one other network. Signals are received at a plurality of WLAN access points from multi-mode wireless client devices. The WLAN access points generate handover data associated with handover events of wireless Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communication sessions for the multi-mode wireless client devices between the wireless local area network and at least one other network. The WLAN access points also generate link quality data representing status and quality of a wireless link with multi-mode wireless client devices during a VoIP communication session. A controller that is provided that is configured to receive the handover data and link quality data for multi-mode wireless client devices from the plurality of access points. The controller aggregates the handover data and link quality data for a VoIP communication session for a multi-mode wireless client device into a mobility detail record and stores the mobility detail record together with an identifier of an associated call detail record.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了在无线局域网（WLAN）和至少一个其他网络之间漫游时提高多模式无线客户端设备的切换性能的可管理性的技术。 在来自多模式无线客户端设备的多个WLAN接入点处接收信号。 WLAN接入点产生与无线局域网与至少一个其它网络之间的多模式无线客户端设备的无线语音互联网协议（VoIP）通信会话的切换事件相关联的切换数据。 WLAN接入点还在VoIP通信会话期间生成表示与多模式无线客户端设备的无线链路的状态和质量的链路质量数据。 提供的控制器被配置为从多个接入点接收多模式无线客户端设备的切换数据和链路质量数据。 控制器将用于多模式无线客户端设备的VoIP通信会话的切换数据和链路质量数据聚合成移动性细节记录，并将移动性细节记录与相关联的呼叫详细记录的标识符一起存储。

公开(公告)号：US07499718B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-03

申请号：US11496946

申请日：2006-08-01

Applicant: David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Timothy S. Olson ,  Bretton Lee Douglas

Inventor： David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Timothy S. Olson ,  Bretton Lee Douglas

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04B17/00 ,  H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to identifying coverage holes in wireless networks. According to one implementation of the present invention, the wireless network infrastructure analyzes signal strength data to detect potential coverage holes associated with one or more wireless clients and validates the potential coverage holes based on observed coverage data.

Abstract translation: 用于识别无线网络覆盖漏洞的方法，设备和系统。 根据本发明的一个实施方式，无线网络基础设施分析信号强度数据以检测与一个或多个无线客户端相关联的潜在覆盖空间，并且基于观察到的覆盖数据来验证潜在覆盖空洞。

公开(公告)号：US20080051100A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11508709

申请日：2006-08-23

Applicant: Johannes Petrus Kruys ,  David Sheldon Stephenson

Inventor： Johannes Petrus Kruys ,  David Sheldon Stephenson

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W48/18 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for facilitating access to a wireless network. A wireless client is operable to determine its current location, select a wireless network based on the location, and connect to the wireless network utilizing network information associated with the location.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种便于接入无线网络的方法。 无线客户端可操作以确定其当前位置，基于位置选择无线网络，并且利用与该位置相关联的网络信息来连接到无线网络。

公开(公告)号：US20070280152A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11443823

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: Allan Thomson ,  David Sheldon Stephenson

Inventor： Allan Thomson ,  David Sheldon Stephenson

IPC: H04Q7/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/206 ,  H04W28/26 ,  H04W40/248

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for facilitating maintaining wireless connectivity and roaming in wireless networks includes estimating a current location of the wireless client and determining a physical route and a wireless access point route based on the current location and a destination.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于有助于维持无线网络中的无线连接和漫游的方法包括估计无线客户端的当前位置并且基于当前位置和目的地确定物理路由和无线接入点路由。

公开(公告)号：US08543471B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US12862170

申请日：2010-08-24

Applicant: Joseph A. Salowey ,  David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Nancy Cam-Winget ,  Chetin Ersoy

Inventor： Joseph A. Salowey ,  David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Nancy Cam-Winget ,  Chetin Ersoy

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  H04L63/0823

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes sending by an endpoint a request for information about available services to a network device; receiving by the endpoint a message from the network device, the message including information associated with a first service provider; determining by the endpoint whether the first address is certified by a trusted third party as being associated with the first service provider; if the first address is certified by the trusted third party, communicating by the endpoint with the first service provider using the information; and, in response to communicating with the first service provider using the information, receiving by the endpoint access to a service from the first service provider through the network device.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括由端点向网络设备发送关于可用服务的信息的请求; 由所述端点接收来自所述网络设备的消息，所述消息包括与第一服务提供商相关联的信息; 由所述端点确定所述第一地址是否被可信第三方认证为与所述第一服务提供商相关联; 如果第一地址被可信赖的第三方认证，则由端点与第一服务提供商使用该信息进行通信; 并且响应于使用所述信息与所述第一服务提供商进行通信，所述端点接收通过所述网络设备访问来自所述第一服务提供商的服务。

公开(公告)号：US08509726B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13232348

申请日：2011-09-14

Applicant: Timothy S. Olson ,  Jeevan Shashikant Patil ,  David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Robert B. O'Hara, Jr.

Inventor： Timothy S. Olson ,  Jeevan Shashikant Patil ,  David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Robert B. O'Hara, Jr.

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W24/00 ,  H04L41/06 ,  H04L41/0836 ,  H04L41/0886 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L43/50 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems directed to facilitating troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues in a wireless network. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, either a diagnostic supplicant in the wireless client or a diagnostic manager initiates a troubleshooting protocol between the diagnostic supplicant and the diagnostic manager over a diagnostic link in response to one or more events. In one embodiment, after the diagnostic supplicant establishes a link to a diagnostic manager via a diagnostic link, the diagnostic supplicant generates and transmits a problem report to the diagnostic manager. The problem report initiates a troubleshooting protocol between the diagnostic manager and the diagnostic supplicant.

公开(公告)号：US20120054848A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12862170

申请日：2010-08-24

Applicant: Joseph A. Salowey ,  David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Nancy Cam-Winget ,  Chetin Ersoy

Inventor： Joseph A. Salowey ,  David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Nancy Cam-Winget ,  Chetin Ersoy

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  H04L63/0823

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes sending by an endpoint a request for information about available services to a network device; receiving by the endpoint a message from the network device, the message including information associated with a first service provider; determining by the endpoint whether the first address is certified by a trusted third party as being associated with the first service provider; if the first address is certified by the trusted third party, communicating by the endpoint with the first service provider using the information; and, in response to communicating with the first service provider using the information, receiving by the endpoint access to a service from the first service provider through the network device.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括由端点向网络设备发送关于可用服务的信息的请求; 由所述端点接收来自所述网络设备的消息，所述消息包括与第一服务提供商相关联的信息; 由所述端点确定所述第一地址是否被可信第三方认证为与所述第一服务提供商相关联; 如果第一地址被可信赖的第三方认证，则由端点与第一服务提供商使用该信息进行通信; 并且响应于使用所述信息与所述第一服务提供商进行通信，所述端点接收通过所述网络设备访问来自所述第一服务提供商的服务。

公开(公告)号：US08040835B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US11356488

申请日：2006-02-17

Applicant: Timothy S. Olson ,  Jeevan Shashikant Patil ,  David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Robert B. O'Hara, Jr.

Inventor： Timothy S. Olson ,  Jeevan Shashikant Patil ,  David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Robert B. O'Hara, Jr.

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W24/00 ,  H04L41/06 ,  H04L41/0836 ,  H04L41/0886 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L43/50 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems directed to facilitating troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues in a wireless network. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, either a diagnostic supplicant in the wireless client or a diagnostic manager initiates a troubleshooting protocol between the diagnostic supplicant and the diagnostic manager over a diagnostic link in response to one or more events. In one embodiment, after the diagnostic supplicant establishes a link to a diagnostic manager via a diagnostic link, the diagnostic supplicant generates and transmits a problem report to the diagnostic manager. The problem report initiates a troubleshooting protocol between the diagnostic manager and the diagnostic supplicant.

Abstract translation: 方法，设备和系统，旨在便于在无线网络中排除无线连接问题。 根据本发明的一个实施例，响应于一个或多个事件，无线客户端中的诊断请求者或诊断管理器通过诊断链路启动诊断请求者和诊断管理器之间的故障排除协议。 在一个实施例中，在诊断请求者通过诊断链路建立到诊断管理器的链接之后，诊断请求者生成并向诊断管理器发送问题报告。 问题报告启动诊断管理器和诊断请求者之间的故障排除协议。

公开(公告)号：US08005030B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US11322749

申请日：2005-12-30

Applicant: David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Arnold Mark Bilstad ,  Wenfeng Huang ,  Jason Kim

Inventor： David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Arnold Mark Bilstad ,  Wenfeng Huang ,  Jason Kim

IPC: H04B7/00

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  H04B17/26 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to facilitating WLAN diagnostics and management using traffic stream metrics. In a data collection stage, according to one implementation of the present invention, localized uplink measurements are taken at a wireless client associated with a wireless access point. During periodic intervals (e.g., every 5 seconds), the wireless client, in one implementation, transmits uplink measurement information to the wireless access point. The wireless access point may also take downlink measurements, which may also include one or more of the following metrics: observed latency, queuing delay, packet loss rate, and packet count information. The wireless access point, in one implementation, may aggregate and report the uplink and downlink metric information to a network management system. In a diagnostic stage, according to one implementation, a wireless network management module performs diagnostics of the WLAN based on the uplink and/or downlink metrics received from the wireless access-point.

Abstract translation: 方法，设备和系统，旨在通过流量度量来促进WLAN诊断和管理。 在数据收集阶段，根据本发明的一个实施方式，在与无线接入点相关联的无线客户端处进行局部上行链路测量。 在周期性间隔（例如，每5秒钟）期间，无线客户端在一个实现中向无线接入点发送上行链路测量信息。 无线接入点还可以采取下行链路测量，其还可以包括以下度量中的一个或多个：观察到的延迟，排队延迟，分组丢失率和分组计数信息。 在一个实现中，无线接入点可以将上行链路和下行链路度量信息聚合并报告给网络管理系统。 在诊断阶段，根据一个实施方式，无线网络管理模块基于从无线接入点接收的上行链路和/或下行链路度量来执行WLAN的诊断。

公开(公告)号：US20080253314A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11322749

申请日：2005-12-30

Applicant: David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Arnold Mark Bilstad ,  Wenfeng Huang ,  Jason Kim

Inventor： David Sheldon Stephenson ,  Arnold Mark Bilstad ,  Wenfeng Huang ,  Jason Kim

IPC: H04J3/08

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  H04B17/26 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to facilitating WLAN diagnostics and management using traffic stream metrics. In a data collection stage, according to one implementation of the present invention, localized uplink measurements are taken at a wireless client associated with a wireless access point. During periodic intervals (e.g., every 5 seconds), the wireless client, in one implementation, transmits uplink measurement information to the wireless access point. The wireless access point may also take downlink measurements, which may also include one or more of the following metrics: observed latency, queuing delay, packet loss rate, and packet count information. The wireless access point, in one implementation, may aggregate and report the uplink and downlink metric information to a network management system. In a diagnostic stage, according to one implementation, a wireless network management module performs diagnostics of the WLAN based on the uplink and/or downlink metrics received from the wireless access-point.

Abstract translation: 方法，设备和系统，旨在通过流量度量来促进WLAN诊断和管理。 在数据收集阶段，根据本发明的一个实施方式，在与无线接入点相关联的无线客户端处进行局部上行链路测量。 在周期性间隔（例如，每5秒钟）期间，无线客户端在一个实现中向无线接入点发送上行链路测量信息。 无线接入点还可以采取下行链路测量，其还可以包括以下度量中的一个或多个：观察到的延迟，排队延迟，分组丢失率和分组计数信息。 在一个实现中，无线接入点可以将上行链路和下行链路度量信息聚合并报告给网络管理系统。 在诊断阶段，根据一个实施方式，无线网络管理模块基于从无线接入点接收的上行链路和/或下行链路度量来执行WLAN的诊断。