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.

公开(公告)号：USD818028S1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US29539894

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: Netgear, Inc.

Designer： John Kui Yin Ramones ,  Henry Arthur Jupille

公开(公告)号：US09967884B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US15271912

申请日：2016-09-21

Applicant: NETGEAR, INC.

Inventor： Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel ,  Peiman Amini

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/733 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W36/30 ,  H04W36/36 ,  H04W24/06 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W24/04 ,  H04W72/08

CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L43/0888 ,  H04L43/0894 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L45/20 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W24/04 ,  H04W24/06 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W36/30 ,  H04W36/36 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W72/085 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A dedicated backhaul for whole home coverage variously applies optimization techniques, e.g. using the 5 GHz high band or low band as a dedicated backhaul; using the 2.4 GHz band as backup if the 5 GHz band fails to reach between nodes; using Ethernet when it is better than the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands and it is available; and using a spanning tree protocol or a variant to avoid loops. The dedicated backhaul is used if the received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the dedicated channel is above a threshold. In embodiments, a daisy chain uses probe request contents to communicate hop count and link quality between the nodes by attempting to route directly if link quality is better than a defined threshold. For each extra hop, there must be some percentage gain over smaller hops. If the link is below some threshold, it is not used.

公开(公告)号：US20180109704A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：US15294924

申请日：2016-10-17

Applicant: Netgear, Inc.

Inventor： William Gilbert

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  F16M13/02 ,  G03B17/56 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/2253 ,  F16M11/14 ,  F16M11/2078 ,  F16M13/02 ,  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：US09948326B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US15369677

申请日：2016-12-05

Applicant: Netgear, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel ,  Peiman Amini ,  Chia-Wei Liu

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04B1/00 ,  H04W28/02 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W74/00 ,  H04L12/709 ,  H04L12/801 ,  H04W28/08 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W88/10 ,  H04W80/02 ,  H04W84/12

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 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.

公开(公告)号：US09861080B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US15406056

申请日：2017-01-13

Applicant: Netgear, Inc.

Inventor： James Hathway ,  Jingyuan Tan ,  James Cao

IPC: A01K15/02 ,  A01K27/00 ,  A01K29/00 ,  A01K11/00 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  G08B5/22 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H01Q7/00

CPC classification number: A01K27/009 ,  A01K11/008 ,  A01K15/023 ,  A01K27/001 ,  A01K29/005 ,  G08B5/22 ,  H01Q1/2291 ,  H01Q1/241 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q9/42

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a pet tracking device that receives and transmits wireless signals indicative of the location of the pet tracking device. The pet tracking device has a body including a power source and electrical circuits located within a housing and at least one hoop antenna extending outwardly from a surface of the housing. The at least one hoop antenna also functions as a collar attaching location for affixing the pet tracking device to a pet worn collar.

公开(公告)号：US09838827B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US14996161

申请日：2016-01-14

Applicant: NETGEAR, INC.

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

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04B1/44 ,  H04W88/10 ,  H04W72/12 ,  H04L12/861 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W52/38 ,  H04W72/08 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04L25/03 ,  H04W28/26 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04B1/525 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W88/12

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 among 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.