公开(公告)号：US09351338B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14105077

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.

Inventor： Peiman Amini ,  Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel ,  Shun-Liang Yu

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04B1/00

CPC classification number: H04W88/08 ,  H04B1/0057

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving wireless access point communications are provided. Some embodiments contemplate filtering operations such that two or more radios can be used in the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz band without interfering with each other. Some embodiments employ discrete Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA) and Power Amplifiers (PA) as well as frontend modules. In some examples, filtering may be primarily used on the receiving side to filter out other signals in 5 GHz before they are amplified by an external LNA or LNAs, e.g., as integrated in a WLAN chipset. Filtering may also be performed on the transmit side in some embodiments.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于改进无线接入点通信的系统和方法。 一些实施例考虑过滤操作，使得可以在5GHz或2.4GHz频带中使用两个或更多个无线电，而不会彼此干扰。 一些实施例采用分立的低噪声放大器（LNA）和功率放大器（PA）以及前端模块。 在一些示例中，滤波可以主要用于接收侧，以在它们被外部LNA或LNA（例如集成在WLAN芯片组中）放大之前滤除5GHz中的其它信号。 在一些实施例中也可以在发送侧执行过滤。

公开(公告)号：US20160037360A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14878986

申请日：2015-10-08

Applicant: Netgear, Inc.

Inventor： Peiman AMINI ,  Arms YONGYUTH ,  Steve SKEOCH ,  Joseph Amalan Arul EMMANUEL

IPC: H04W24/02 ,  H04W52/38 ,  H04L12/861

CPC classification number: H04W4/38 ,  H04B1/44 ,  H04B1/525 ,  H04L5/0055 ,  H04L25/03006 ,  H04L49/9005 ,  H04L69/28 ,  H04L69/323 ,  H04L69/324 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W28/26 ,  H04W52/0212 ,  H04W52/386 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W72/082 ,  H04W72/1215 ,  H04W72/1247 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/10 ,  H04W88/12 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/23 ,  Y02D70/40

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for reducing interference, in a network device, among multiple radio circuits operating in a same or similar frequency band and in close physical proximity. In some embodiments, a network device includes a first and a second wireless network circuit. The network circuits operate in a same radio frequency band and are collocated. The second network circuit is assigned a higher priority than the first network circuit. The device further includes a coexistence controller coupled to the network circuits via a communication bus and configured to selectively suppress transmitting operations of the first network circuit during receiving operations of the second network circuit. Among other benefits, the embodiments can increase wireless network bandwidth and reduce mobile device power consumption by providing coordination among the radio circuits so that the transmitting and receiving operations are performed in a way that they do not interfere with their respective antennas.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在网络设备中在相同或相似频带中操作并且处于紧密物理接近的多个无线电电路之间的干扰的技术。 在一些实施例中，网络设备包括第一和第二无线网络电路。 网络电路在相同的无线电频带中并行并置。 第二网络电路被分配比第一网络电路更高的优先级。 该设备还包括一个共存控制器，其经由通信总线耦合到网络电路，并且被配置为在第二网络电路的接收操作期间选择性地抑制第一网络电路的传输操作。 除了其他优点之外，实施例可以通过提供无线电电路之间的协调来增加无线网络带宽并降低移动设备功耗，使得以不干扰其各自天线的方式执行发送和接收操作。

公开(公告)号：US09204385B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US14106690

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.

Inventor： Peiman Amini ,  Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel ,  Arms Yongyuth

IPC: H04W52/02 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W72/0446 ,  H04W36/06 ,  H04W52/0209 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W72/0406 ,  H04W72/10 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/25 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/16 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/23

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for a wireless router or residential gateway to distinguish power-sensitive wireless sensors and provide separate treatments thereto for low power consumption connections. In some embodiments, a network device includes a wireless network circuit, and control circuitry coupled to the network circuit and configured to, upon receipt of a request of connection from a client, identify whether the client is power-sensitive. The network device can further cause, if the client is identified as power-sensitive, the power-sensitive client to connect using a low-power connection while maintaining a regular connection to other regular clients. The low-power connection can be operated on a first channel different from but in a same frequency band as a second channel on which the regular connection is operated.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于无线路由器或住宅网关的技术来区分功率敏感无线传感器并且为低功耗连接提供单独的处理。 在一些实施例中，网络设备包括无线网络电路和耦合到网络电路的控制电路，并且被配置为在接收到来自客户端的连接请求时，识别客户端是否对电力敏感。 如果客户端被识别为电源敏感，则网络设备可以进一步导致功率敏感客户端使用低功率连接进行连接，同时保持与其他常规客户端的常规连接。 低功率连接可以在与正常连接操作的第二通道不同但在相同频带的第一通道上操作。

公开(公告)号：US09107098B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US13647250

申请日：2012-10-08

Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel ,  Jonathan M. Hummel ,  Charles W. Reed ,  Gin C. Wang

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  H04W24/06 ,  H04B17/391 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04B17/14

CPC classification number: H04W24/06 ,  H04B5/0025 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  H04B7/0413 ,  H04B17/0085 ,  H04B17/12 ,  H04B17/14 ,  H04B17/3912

Abstract: Systems, processes, and structures allow enhanced near-field testing of the uplink and/or downlink performance of MIMO wireless devices (DUT), such as for any of product development, product verification, and/or production testing. Signal channels may preferably be emulated to test the performance of a device under test (DUT) over a range of simulated distances, within a near-field test environment. An enhanced process provides automated testing of a DUT over a wireless network, e.g. such as but not limited to a WLAN. The enhanced MIMO channel emulator may preferably be operated over a high dynamic range.

Abstract translation: 系统，过程和结构允许对MIMO无线设备（DUT）的上行链路和/或下行链路性能的增强的近场测试，例如用于产品开发，产品验证和/或生产测试中的任何一个。 信号通道可以优选地被仿真以在近场测试环境内在一定范围的模拟距离上测试被测器件（DUT）的性能。 增强的过程提供了通过无线网络的DUT的自动化测试，例如， 例如但不限于WLAN。 优选地，增强型MIMO信道仿真器可以在高动态范围内操作。

公开(公告)号：US09094898B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US14093901

申请日：2013-12-02

Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Walton

IPC: H04W48/16 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W88/06

CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: A method and apparatus adaptively scan communication channels to find a channel having a desired attribute such as being usable for communication with a home network in one of a plurality of communication modes. A first scan of a first set of channels is performed, and attributes are assigned to channels. If a channel having the desired attribute is not found, the attributes are used to configure a second scan of a second set of channels using a second scan mode, such that the expected amount of resources consumed in the second scan is reduced, for example by scanning channels more likely to be usable for communication first. The second scan of a second set of channels is performed, and additional attributes are assigned to channels. If a channel having the desired attribute is found during the first or second scan, the scan may terminate.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置自适应地扫描通信信道以找到具有期望属性的信道，例如可用于与多个通信模式中的一种通信模式中的一个通信的家庭网络通信。 执行第一组信道的第一次扫描，并将属性分配给信道。 如果没有找到具有期望属性的信道，则这些属性被用于使用第二扫描模式来配置第二组信道的第二扫描，使得在第二扫描中消耗的预期资源量被减少，例如通过 扫描通道更可能首先用于通信。 执行第二组信道的第二次扫描，并向频道分配附加属性。 如果在第一或第二扫描期间找到具有期望属性的信道，则扫描可以终止。

公开(公告)号：US20150117228A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14061828

申请日：2013-10-24

Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Daub ,  Patrick Lazar

IPC: H04W72/08 ,  H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W72/082 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for graphically displaying the noise level on each WLAN channel, along with the arrangement of other (neighboring) wireless host devices on each channel with their respective signal strengths as a distance indicator. As a result, collected information may be gathered and displayed intuitively to allow a user to quickly assess the environment and manually configure the wireless host device. in addition, methods and apparatuses are provided for suggesting to a user or automatically selecting a wireless host device configuration based on the noise level on each WLAN channel and the arrangement of other wireless host devices on each channel with consideration of their respective signal strengths. As a result, an optimal configuration for a deployed wireless host device may be determined and consistently suggested or automatically configured.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于图形地显示每个WLAN信道上的噪声电平的方法和装置，以及每个信道上的其它（相邻）无线主机设备以其相应的信号强度作为距离指示符的布置。 因此，可以直观地收集和显示收集的信息，以允许用户快速评估环境并手动配置无线主机设备。 此外，提供方法和装置，以便考虑到它们各自的信号强度，基于每个WLAN信道上的噪声水平和每个信道上的其他无线主机设备的布置，向用户建议或者自动选择无线主机设备配置。 因此，可以确定部署的无线主机设备的最佳配置并一致地建议或自动配置。

公开(公告)号：US20150103730A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-16

申请号：US14109847

申请日：2013-12-17

Applicant: NETGEAR, INC.

Inventor： Joseph Amalan Arul EMMANUEL ,  Peiman AMINI ,  Chia-Wei LIU

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W88/10 ,  H04W88/06

CPC classification number: H04B1/0053 ,  H04B1/005 ,  H04B1/0057 ,  H04L45/245 ,  H04L47/34 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L69/16 ,  H04W28/0215 ,  H04W28/0263 ,  H04W28/08 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W72/0486 ,  H04W74/002 ,  H04W80/02 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W88/10

Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling a wireless local area network (WLAN) client to communicate simultaneously over more than one band at a time are described, where each client has at least one radio that is operational in each supported band. Load balancing based on traffic requirements optimizes the use of the multiple bands.

Abstract translation: 描述了使无线局域网（WLAN）客户端能够一次在一个以上频带上同时进行通信的系统和方法，其中每个客户端具有至少一个在每个支持的频带中可操作的无线电。 基于流量需求的负载平衡优化了多个频段的使用。

公开(公告)号：US08989244B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13710197

申请日：2012-12-10

Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel ,  Jonathan M. Hummel ,  Shahrokh M. Zardoshti

IPC: H04B3/46 ,  H04W24/08

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  H04W24/06 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: A receiver is provided that receives signals from a device under test (DUT) for one or more modes of operation. For each mode, the system detects beacon transmission signals from the DUT, and counts the number of beacons for a period of time. If the count is not consistent with an expected count, e.g. a stored value, the system may preferably provide an output to indicate that there is a problem with the DUT. If the count is consistent with the expected count, the system may preferably perform further testing for other modes of operation. If the count output of the DUT is consistent with expected counts over each of the operation modes, the system may provide an indication that the DUT has passed the beacon tests.

Abstract translation: 提供接收器，其从一个或多个操作模式接收来自被测器件（DUT）的信号。 对于每个模式，系统检测来自DUT的信标传输信号，并对一段时间的信标数进行计数。 如果计数与期望计数不一致，例如 存储的值，系统可以优选地提供输出以指示DUT存在问题。 如果计数与预期计数一致，则系统可以优选地对其他操作模式进行进一步测试。 如果DUT的计数输出与每个操作模式的预期计数一致，则系统可以提供DUT已经通过信标测试的指示。

公开(公告)号：US20140369273A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14089680

申请日：2013-11-25

Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.

Inventor： Peiman Amini ,  Arms Yongyuth ,  Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel

IPC: H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/38 ,  H04B1/44 ,  H04B1/525 ,  H04L5/0055 ,  H04L25/03006 ,  H04L49/9005 ,  H04L69/28 ,  H04L69/323 ,  H04L69/324 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W28/26 ,  H04W52/0212 ,  H04W52/386 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W72/082 ,  H04W72/1215 ,  H04W72/1247 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/10 ,  H04W88/12 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/23 ,  Y02D70/40

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for controlling, in a network device, multiple radio circuits operating in a same or similar frequency band and in close physical proximity. In some embodiments, the radio circuits operate on the same network protocol. The network device can include a coexistence controller coupled to the network circuits. According to some embodiments, the network circuits are each assigned a priority, and the coexistence controller can control operations between the network circuits by selectively adjusting one or more transmission operating parameters of a respective network circuit based on a plurality of operating criteria, which include each network circuit's priority. Among other benefits, the embodiments disclosed herein can increase wireless network bandwidth and reduce mobile device power consumption by providing coordination among the radio circuits so that the transmitting and receiving operations are performed in a way that they do not interfere with their respective antennas.

Abstract translation: 公开的技术用于在网络设备中控制在相同或相似的频带中操作的多个无线电电路并且在紧密的物理接近度。 在一些实施例中，无线电电路在相同的网络协议上工作。 网络设备可以包括耦合到网络电路的共存控制器。 根据一些实施例，网络电路各自被分配优先级，并且共存控制器可以通过基于多个操作标准来选择性地调整相应网络电路的一个或多个传输操作参数来控制网络电路之间的操作，其包括每个 网络电路的优先级。 除了其他优点之外，本文公开的实施例可以通过提供无线电电路之间的协调来增加无线网络带宽并减少移动设备功耗，使得以不干扰其各自天线的方式执行发送和接收操作。

公开(公告)号：US20140282484A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14197313

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: NETGEAR, Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Lazar

IPC: G06F9/445

CPC classification number: G06F8/65

Abstract: A telecommunication network device for implementing the DOCSIS standard during a transition from a coaxial cable network to a fiber-optic network is described. The device includes a memory including installed firmware for implementing a telecommunication gateway function in accordance with the DOCSIS telecommunication standard and a processor configured to update the installed firmware by downloading the update from a first TFTP server over a coaxial cable network, wherein the processor is further configured to update the installed firmware by downloading the update from a second TFTP server over a fiber-optic network.

Abstract translation: 描述了在从同轴电缆网络转移到光纤网络期间实现DOCSIS标准的电信网络设备。 所述设备包括存储器，其包括用于实现根据DOCSIS电信标准的电信网关功能的已安装固件，以及被配置为通过同轴电缆网络从第一TFTP服务器下载更新来更新所安装的固件的处理器，其中处理器进一步 配置为通过光纤网络从第二个TFTP服务器下载更新来更新已安装的固件。