公开(公告)号：US20070018897A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11534497

申请日：2006-09-22

Applicant: Patrick Kinney ,  Ronald Mahany ,  Guy West

Inventor： Patrick Kinney ,  Ronald Mahany ,  Guy West

IPC: H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H01Q1/22 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F15/0225 ,  G06F2200/1632 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  G06K7/1098 ,  H01Q1/007 ,  H01Q1/2275 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/241 ,  H01Q1/242 ,  H01Q1/273 ,  H01Q21/24 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H01Q21/30 ,  H04B1/005 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04B1/3816 ,  H04B1/3833 ,  H04B1/3877 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/32 ,  H04L69/324 ,  H04L69/325 ,  H04L69/326 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: A computer apparatus for receiving a removable communication card such as a radio card or a modem card. A radio or modem is self-contained inside a housing of the communication card and has an electrical interface for communicating information to and from the computer apparatus. The computer apparatus receives the communication card such that it engages the electrical interface. These contacts automatically connect the communication card to an appropriate antenna, telephone or telephone line. A radio communication card is connected to the appropriate antenna for the type and frequency of the radio. A modem card is connected to a standard telephone line, a cellular phone, or an antenna for a cellular phone if the cellular phone is also disposed within the housing of the modem communication card. Additionally, a switching matrix can be used to connect one set of contacts on a radio card or a modem card to one or more of a plurality of antennas and telephone lines. A computer device utilizing an antenna cap which covers the opening into which the radio has been inserted is also shown. Antenna contacts are disposed on the cap to engage the antenna contacts positioned on the end of the radio card. At least one antenna is operably connected to the radio card through the cap. A band is used to attach the cap to the housing of the computer device. The antenna or antennas are embedded in the cap, in the band, or embedded in or attached to the housing of the computer device. Positioning two similar antennas in different position creates an antenna diversity scheme. Shielding can be added to the cap to help reduce the escape of electronic noise. A micro shield ribbon can be used to connect the antenna and the antenna contacts on the cap.

Abstract translation: 一种用于接收诸如无线电卡或调制解调器卡的可移动通信卡的计算机装置。 无线电或调制解调器在通信卡的外壳内是独立的，并且具有用于向计算机装置传送信息的电接口。 计算机装置接收通信卡，使其与电接口相接合。 这些触点自动将通信卡连接到适当的天线，电话或电话线。 无线电通信卡连接到适当的天线，用于无线电的类型和频率。 如果蜂窝电话也设置在调制解调器通信卡的外壳内，调制解调器卡连接到标准电话线，蜂窝电话或蜂窝电话的天线。 此外，可以使用交换矩阵将无线电卡或调制解调器卡上的一组联系人连接到多个天线和电话线中的一个或多个。 还示出了利用覆盖已经插入收音机的开口的天线盖的计算机装置。 天线触点设置在盖上以接合位于无线电卡的端部上的天线触点。 至少一个天线通过盖可操作地连接到无线电卡。 带被用于将盖连接到计算机设备的壳体。 天线或天线嵌入在盖中，带内，或嵌入或连接到计算机设备的外壳上。 将两个类似的天线定位在不同的位置，创建一个天线分集方案。 屏蔽可以添加到帽子中，以减少电子噪音的逃逸。 可以使用微型屏蔽带连接天线和盖上的天线触点。

公开(公告)号：US20060270339A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11497499

申请日：2006-08-01

Applicant: Ronald Mahany

Inventor： Ronald Mahany

IPC: H04H1/00

CPC classification number: H04W88/10 ,  H04B1/692 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04W72/044 ,  H04W72/048 ,  H04W72/0486 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A communication network having at least one access point supports wireless communication among a plurality of wireless roaming devices via a first and a second wireless channel. The access point comprises a first and a second transceiver. The first and second transceivers operate on the first and second wireless channels, respectively. Each of the plurality of wireless roaming devices are capable of communicating on the first and second wireless channel. In one embodiment, the first wireless channel is used to exchange data, while the second channel is used to manage such exchanges as well as access to the first channel. In an alternate embodiment, both channels are used to support communication flow, however the first channel supports a protocol that is more deterministic than that of the second channel. Allocation of ones of the plurality of wireless roaming devices from one channel to the next may occur per direction from the access point. It may also result from decisions made by each of the wireless roaming devices made independent of the access point. For example, a decision may be made based on the data type being transferred or based on the current channel load. Such factors may also be used by the access point for allocation determinations. In addition, allocation may be based on the type of roaming device involved, such as allocating peripherals to a slower channel.

Abstract translation: 具有至少一个接入点的通信网络经由第一和第二无线信道支持多个无线漫游设备之间的无线通信。 接入点包括第一和第二收发器。 第一和第二收发器分别在第一和第二无线信道上操作。 多个无线漫游设备中的每一个能够在第一和第二无线信道上进行通信。 在一个实施例中，第一无线信道用于交换数据，而第二信道用于管理这种交换以及对第一信道的访问。 在替代实施例中，两个信道用于支持通信流，然而第一信道支持比第二信道更确定的协议。 多个无线漫游设备中的一个从一个信道到下一个信道的分配可以从每个接入点的方向发生。 它也可能由独立于接入点的每个无线漫游设备做出的决定产生。 例如，可以基于正在传送的数据类型或基于当前信道负载进行判定。 这些因素也可以由接入点用于分配确定。 另外，分配可以基于所涉及的漫游设备的类型，例如将外围设备分配给较慢的信道。

公开(公告)号：US20060270338A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11496950

申请日：2006-08-01

Applicant: Ronald Mahany

Inventor： Ronald Mahany

IPC: H04H1/00

CPC classification number: H04W88/10 ,  H04B1/692 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04W72/044 ,  H04W72/048 ,  H04W72/0486 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A communication network having at least one access point supports wireless communication among a plurality of wireless roaming devices via a first and a second wireless channel. The access point comprises a first and a second transceiver. The first and second transceivers operate on the first and second wireless channels, respectively. Each of the plurality of wireless roaming devices are capable of communicating on the first and second wireless channel. In one embodiment, the first wireless channel is used to exchange data, while the second channel is used to manage such exchanges as well as access to the first channel. In an alternate embodiment, both channels are used to support communication flow, however the first channel supports a protocol that is more deterministic than that of the second channel. Allocation of ones of the plurality of wireless roaming devices from one channel to the next may occur per direction from the access point. It may also result from decisions made by each of the wireless roaming devices made independent of the access point. For example, a decision may be made based on the data type being transferred or based on the current channel load. Such factors may also be used by the access point for allocation determinations. In addition, allocation may be based on the type of roaming device involved, such as allocating peripherals to a slower channel.

公开(公告)号：US20050195859A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US11112634

申请日：2005-04-22

Applicant: Ronald Mahany

Inventor： Ronald Mahany

IPC: H04B1/69 ,  H04B1/707 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04B17/00 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04B7/216

CPC classification number: H04L1/0001 ,  H04B1/69 ,  H04B1/707 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04B17/0085 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04B2201/7071 ,  H04L1/0003 ,  H04L1/0007 ,  H04L1/0009 ,  H04L1/0014 ,  H04L1/0025 ,  H04L1/0071 ,  H04L1/0075 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/24 ,  H04W28/06 ,  H04W28/065 ,  H04W28/18

Abstract: Improved apparatus for a radio communication network having a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units selectively in communication with a plurality of base transceiver units which communicate with one or two host computers for storage and manipulation of data collected by bar code scanners or other collection means associated with the mobile transceiver units. The radio network is adaptive in that in order to compensate for the wide range of operating conditions a set of variable network parameters are exchanged between transceivers in the network. These parameters define optimized communication on the network under current network conditions. Examples of such parameters include: the length and frequency of the spreading code in direct-sequence spread spectrum communications; the hop frame length, coding, and interleaving in frequency-hopping spread spectrum communications; the method of source encoding used; and the data packet size in a network using data segmentation. The invention is preferably to be applicable as an upgrade of an existing data capture system wherein a large number of hand-held transceiver units operate over an extensive area to gather data in various places, requiring the use of multiple base stations. In a variety of such installations such as warehouse facilities, distribution centers, and retail establishments, it may be advantageous to utilize not only multiple bases capable of communication with a single host, but with multiple hosts as well.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无线电通信网络的改进装置，其具有选择性地与多个基站收发器单元通信的多个移动收发机单元，所述多个基站收发器单元与一个或两个主计算机通信，用于存储和操纵由条形码扫描器或与其相关联的其他收集装置收集的数据 移动收发单元。 无线网络是适应性的，为了补偿广泛的操作条件，在网络中的收发器之间交换一组可变网络参数。 这些参数定义了当前网络条件下网络上的优化通信。 这些参数的示例包括：直接序列扩频通信中的扩展码的长度和频率; 跳频扩频通信中的跳帧长度，编码和交织; 使用源编码的方法; 以及使用数据分段的网络中的数据分组大小。 本发明优选地适用于现有数据采集系统的升级，其中大量手持式收发器单元在广泛的区域上操作以在需要使用多个基站的各个地方收集数据。 在诸如仓库设施，配送中心和零售机构的各种这样的安装中，可能有利的是不仅利用能够与单个主机通信的多个基站，而且利用多个主机。