公开(公告)号：US08213438B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US10875995

申请日：2004-06-24

Applicant: James David Larsen ,  Paul Jonathan Rodman

Inventor： James David Larsen ,  Paul Jonathan Rodman

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04W40/24 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W40/10 ,  H04W40/246 ,  H04W74/00 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/22 ,  H04W88/04 ,  H04W88/08 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/30 ,  Y02D70/326

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operating a communication network, the network comprising a plurality of stations which are able to transmit data to and receive data from one another so that a message comprising a plurality of data packets is sent from an originating station to a destination station via at least one opportunistically selected intermediate station. The method makes use of probe signals transmitted from each station on a selected probing channel to which other stations respond to indicate their availability as destination or intermediate stations. A Request to Send message is sent, with a Clear to Send message returned by an available station. The station with data to send opportunistically selects an available station and the selected station uses a Packet Acknowledge message to confirm successful reception of the transmitted data packet. An End-to-End Acknowledge message is sent by the originating station, directly or indirectly, to confirm receipt of said data packets.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种操作通信网络的方法，该网络包括能够将数据彼此传输和接收数据的多个站，使得包括多个数据分组的消息从始发站发送到 目的地站经由至少一个机会选择的中间站。 该方法利用从其他站响应的所选探测信道上的每个站发送的探测信号，以指示其作为目的地或中间站的可用性。 发送请求发送消息，具有由可用站返回的清除发送消息。 具有要发送的数据的站机会地选择可用站，并且所选站使用分组确认消息来确认成功接收所发送的数据分组。 端到端确认消息由发起站直接或间接地发送以确认接收到所述数据分组。

公开(公告)号：US20100034134A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12518905

申请日：2007-12-14

Applicant: James David Larsen

Inventor： James David Larsen

IPC: H04B7/14 ,  H04B15/00

CPC classification number: H04W16/28 ,  H04W16/32 ,  H04W48/12 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: The invention provides a method of operating a communication network and a network itself. The network comprises a plurality of wireless stations, each station being able to transmit and receive data so that the network can transmit a message comprising a plurality of data packets from an originating station to a destination station via at least one intermediate station. At least some of the stations have a controllable antenna system operable to direct a null selectively. The method includes selecting, at each station, one or more probing channels for the transmission of probe signals to other stations. At stations having a controllable antenna system, the presence of interference on said one or more probing channels is detected, and one or more nulls are selectively directed towards the source or sources of the interference. Typically, a null is directed towards a source of interference where the level of the interference exceeds a predetermined level. Each station transmits neighbor gathering probe signals on the selected probing channel or channels, and other stations which receive the neighbor gathering probe signals from a probing station respond directly or indirectly to thereby indicate to the probing station their availability as destination or intermediate neighbor stations. The presence of the nulls affects the ability of other stations to receive the neighbor gathering probe signals, and the resulting variations in the connectivity between stations provides variations in the availability of neighbor stations to each station.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种操作通信网络和网络本身的方法。 网络包括多个无线站，每个站能够发送和接收数据，使得网络可以经由至少一个中间站将包括多个数据分组的消息从发起站发送到目的地站。 至少一些站具有可操作以有选择地引导无效的可控天线系统。 该方法包括在每个站点选择用于将探测信号传输到其它站的一个或多个探测信道。 在具有可控天线系统的站处，检测在所述一个或多个探测信道上的干扰的存在，并且一个或多个零点被选择性地指向干扰源或源。 通常，零点指向干扰源，其中干扰电平超过预定电平。 每个站在所选择的探测信道或信道上发送相邻采集探测信号，并且从探测站接收邻居采集探测信号的其他站直接或间接地进行响应，从而向探测站指示其作为目的地或中间邻居站的可用性。 空值的存在影响其他站接收邻居采集探测信号的能力，并且由此产生的站间连通性的变化提供了对各个站的相邻站的可用性的变化。

公开(公告)号：US07697952B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US10960244

申请日：2004-10-07

Applicant: Mark Sievert Larsen ,  James David Larsen

Inventor： Mark Sievert Larsen ,  James David Larsen

IPC: H04W52/18 ,  H04W24/00

CPC classification number: H04W52/243 ,  H04L43/08 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/0864 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L43/12 ,  H04L45/70 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W52/0219 ,  H04W52/0245 ,  H04W52/04 ,  H04W52/10 ,  H04W52/223 ,  H04W52/226 ,  H04W52/228 ,  H04W52/242 ,  H04W52/246 ,  H04W52/247 ,  H04W52/46 ,  H04W72/08

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operating a communication network, the network comprising a plurality of stations which are able to transmit data to and receive data from one another. The method comprises monitoring, at each station, the transmission path quality between that station and each other station with which that station can communicate. Data corresponding to the monitored path quality is recorded at each station, thereby permitting a transmission power value based on the relevant path quality data to be selected when transmitting data to another station. Thus, the probability of transmitting data to any selected station at an optimum power level is increased. Each station transmits path quality data in its own transmissions as well as local noise/interference data, so that other stations can obtain path quality data for a particular station even if they are out of range of that particular station. The invention extends to communication apparatus which can be used to implement the method.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种操作通信网络的方法，该网络包括能够将数据彼此传输和接收数据的多个站。 该方法包括在每个站处监测该站与该站可以与之通信的每个其他站之间的传输路径质量。 在每个站处记录与被监视的路径质量对应的数据，从而当向另一站发送数据时，允许基于相关路径质量数据的发送功率值被选择。 因此，以最佳功率电平将数据发送到任何选择的站的概率增加。 每个站在其自己的传输中传送路径质量数据以及本地噪声/干扰数据，使得其他站可以获得特定站的路径质量数据，即使它们在该特定站的范围之外。 本发明延伸到可用于实现该方法的通信设备。

公开(公告)号：US20080261605A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US12094989

申请日：2006-11-27

Applicant: James David Larsen

Inventor： James David Larsen

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04L29/06 ,  H04L45/26 ,  H04W8/005

Abstract: The invention provides a method of operating a network which comprises a plurality of stations each able to transmit and receive data so that the network can transmit data directly, or indirectly via one or more intermediate stations, between a requesting station and potential resource providing stations. The method comprises monitoring, at each station, the activity and/or resources of other stations on the network to establish the availability of resources at the other stations, and transmitting, from a requesting station requiring a specified resource, resource request probe signals identifying the specified resource. The resource may be data, connectivity, memory/storage, or another resource. At each station receiving the resource request probe signals, the availability of the specified resource or a portion thereof is determined, and hence whether said station is a potential resource providing station. If such a potential resource providing station has the specified resource or a portion thereof, response data is transmitted directly, or indirectly via one or more intermediate stations, to the requesting station indicating the availability of the specified resource or portion thereof to the requesting station. The requesting station is then given access to the specified resource or portion thereof from at least one resource providing station selected from one or more potential resource providing stations. The invention extends to a network for implementing the method.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种操作网络的方法，其包括多个站，每个站能够发送和接收数据，使得网络可以通过一个或多个中间站直接或间接地在请求站和潜在资源提供站之间传送数据。 该方法包括在每个站处监视网络上其他站的活动和/或资源，以建立在其他站处的资源的可用性，以及从需要指定资源的请求站发送标识该资源的资源请求探测信号 指定资源。 资源可以是数据，连接，存储器/存储器或另一资源。 在接收资源请求探测信号的每个站点，确定指定资源或其一部分的可用性，并且因此确定所述站是否是潜在的资源提供站。 如果这样的潜在资源提供站具有指定的资源或其一部分，则响应数据被直接地或经由一个或多个中间站间接发送到请求站，指示指定的资源或其部分的可用性到请求站。 然后，从至少一个从一个或多个潜在的资源提供站中选择的资源提供站，向请求站授予访问指定资源或其部分的权限。 本发明扩展到用于实现该方法的网络。

公开(公告)号：US08976684B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US12094989

申请日：2006-11-27

Applicant: James David Larsen

Inventor： James David Larsen

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/721 ,  H04W8/00

CPC classification number: H04L29/06 ,  H04L45/26 ,  H04W8/005

Abstract: The invention provides a method of operating a network which comprises a plurality of stations each able to transmit and receive data so that the network can transmit data directly, or indirectly via one or more intermediate stations, between a requesting station and potential resource providing stations. The method comprises monitoring, at each station, the activity and/or resources of other stations on the network to establish the availability of resources at the other stations, and transmitting, from a requesting station requiring a specified resource, resource request probe signals identifying the specified resource. The resource may be data, connectivity, memory/storage, or another resource. At each station receiving the resource request probe signals, the availability of the specified resource or a portion thereof is determined, and hence whether said station is a potential resource providing station. If such a potential resource providing station has the specified resource or a portion thereof, response data is transmitted directly, or indirectly via one or more intermediate stations, to the requesting station indicating the availability of the specified resource or portion thereof to the requesting station. The requesting station is then given access to the specified resource or portion thereof from at least one resource providing station selected from one or more potential resource providing stations. The invention extends to a network for implementing the method.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种操作网络的方法，其包括多个站，每个站能够发送和接收数据，使得网络可以通过一个或多个中间站直接或间接地在请求站和潜在资源提供站之间传送数据。 该方法包括在每个站处监视网络上其他站的活动和/或资源，以建立在其他站处的资源的可用性，以及从需要指定资源的请求站发送标识该资源的资源请求探测信号 指定资源。 资源可以是数据，连接，存储器/存储器或另一资源。 在接收资源请求探测信号的每个站点，确定指定资源或其一部分的可用性，并且因此确定所述站是否是潜在的资源提供站。 如果这样的潜在资源提供站具有指定的资源或其一部分，则响应数据被直接地或经由一个或多个中间站间接发送到请求站，指示指定的资源或其部分的可用性到请求站。 然后，从至少一个从一个或多个潜在的资源提供站中选择的资源提供站，向请求站授予访问指定资源或其部分的权限。 本发明扩展到用于实现该方法的网络。

公开(公告)号：US20100017608A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12518961

申请日：2007-12-14

Applicant: James David Larsen

Inventor： James David Larsen

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  H04L41/0213 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/20

Abstract: The invention relates to a network and to a method of operating a network. The network comprises a plurality of stations each able to transmit and receive data so that the network can transmit data between stations via at least one selected intermediate station. The network further comprises a plurality of levels of stations including a first level comprising user and/or seed stations, a second level comprising auxiliary stations providing access to auxiliary networks, a third level comprising at least one location management station, and a fourth level comprising at least one authentication station. The method comprises transmitting, from or on behalf of a station on the first level requiring authentication, to an authentication station via one or more stations, an authentication request message. In response, the authentication station transmits authentication data via one or more stations to the station on the first level to authenticate the station on the first level. The authentication station maintains a record of each authenticated station on the first level. A location management station monitors the location of each authenticated station on the first level with respect to its connectivity, whether directly or indirectly, with one or more stations on the second level. Where a station on the first level attempts to communicate with another station on any level and is assisted by a station on another level, the assisting station transmits connectivity data directly, or indirectly via other stations, to the station on the first level and/or to an intermediate station.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及网络和操作网络的方法。 网络包括多个站，每个站能够发送和接收数据，使得网络可以经由至少一个所选择的中间站在站点之间传送数据。 网络还包括多个级别的站，包括包括用户和/或种子站的第一级，第二级包括提供对辅助网络的访问的辅助站，包括至少一个位置管理站的第三层，以及包括 至少一个认证台。 所述方法包括：通过一个或多个站向认证站发送来自或代表要求认证的第一级的站，或者向其发送认证请求消息。 作为响应，认证站经由一个或多个站向第一级的站发送认证数据，以对第一级的站进行认证。 认证台在第一级维护每个认证站的记录。 位置管理站相对于其与第二级的一个或多个站的直接或间接的连接来监视第一级上的每个认证站的位置。 在第一级别的电台尝试与任何级别上的另一台电台进行通信并由另一电平站上的电台协助时，辅助电台直接或间接地通过其他电台将连接数据发送到第一级电台和/或 到中间站。

公开(公告)号：US09736637B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US12066745

申请日：2006-09-13

Applicant: James David Larsen

Inventor： James David Larsen

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/14 ,  H04B7/26 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W8/14

CPC classification number: H04W4/023 ,  G01S5/0226 ,  G01S5/0289 ,  G01S5/14 ,  H04B7/2606 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L69/28 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W8/14 ,  H04W56/0015 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W64/006

Abstract: A network, and a method of operating a network. The network includes a plurality of stations each able to transmit and receive data so that the network can transmit data between stations via at least one selected intermediate station. Each station transmits probe signals in broadcast fashion to other stations to gather a list of neighbor stations. The stations transmit position data and/or position determining data in at least some of the probe signals. Each station maintains position data and/or position determining data received from selected probing stations, and utilizes the data to determine the absolute or relative position of itself and/or other stations. The stations can determine the relative or absolute position of other stations in direct communication with themselves, and also of other stations not in direct communication with themselves.

公开(公告)号：US08208473B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-26

申请号：US11578438

申请日：2005-10-21

Applicant: James David Larsen ,  Paul Jonathan Rodman

Inventor： James David Larsen ,  Paul Jonathan Rodman

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04W88/04 ,  H04L1/1657 ,  H04W40/246

Abstract: A method of operating a communication network having multiple stations, each able to transmit and receive data, so that the network can transmit a message from an originating station to a destination station via at least one opportunistically selected intermediate station. Stations wishing to transmit data transmit probe signals which are responded to by other stations, thereby to identify available stations. When a station has data to send, it transmits probe signals with Request to Send messages, identifying the data to be sent. When a station receives such data for onward transmission, it transmits its own probe signals with a Request to Send message and including identification information relating to the data. The Request to Send messages are received by other stations in the vicinity, so that they serve as an implied acknowledgement of the receipt of the data by the forwarding station without the need for sending explicit confirmation.

Abstract translation: 一种操作具有多个站的通信网络的方法，每个站能够发送和接收数据，使得网络可以经由至少一个机会选择的中间站从发起站向目的地站发送消息。 希望发送数据的站发送由其他站响应的探测信号，从而识别可用站。 当一个站有发送数据时，它发送带有请求发送消息的探测信号，标识要发送的数据。 当站接收到用于向前传输的数据时，它发送具有请求发送消息的其自己的探测信号，并且包括与数据有关的识别信息。 发送请求消息由附近的其他站接收，因此它们作为转发站接收数据的暗示确认，而不需要发送明确的确认。

公开(公告)号：US07590068B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US10876166

申请日：2004-06-24

Applicant: James David Larsen ,  Paul Jonathan Rodman

Inventor： James David Larsen ,  Paul Jonathan Rodman

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/56 ,  G06F15/177 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L45/00 ,  H04L43/50 ,  H04L45/26 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W40/246 ,  H04W88/04

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operating a communication network, the network comprising a plurality of stations which are able to transmit data to and receive data from one another. The method comprises defining a first probing channel for the transmission of probe signals to other stations. Other stations which receive the first probe signals from a probing station indicate to the probing station their availability as destination or intermediate stations. A neighbor table comprising details of these other available stations is maintained at each station. Also, second probe signals are sent and received from stations in the neighbor table and a gradient table comprising data related to the cost of communicating with each neighbor station is maintained at each station, thereby to allow each station to select a predetermined number of intermediate stations for onward transmission of data from an originating station to a destination station at minimum cost.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种操作通信网络的方法，该网络包括能够将数据彼此传输和接收数据的多个站。 该方法包括定义用于将探测信号传输到其它站的第一探测信道。 从探测站接收第一个探测信号的其他站点向探测台指示其作为目的地或中间站的可用性。 在每个站处维护包括这些其他可用站的细节的邻居表。 此外，第二探测信号从相邻表中的站发送和接收，并且包括与每个相邻站的通信成本有关的数据的梯度表被保持在每个站，从而允许每个站选择预定数量的中间站 用于以最小的成本将数据从始发站发送到目的地站。

公开(公告)号：US20090133105A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US11914396

申请日：2006-05-16

Applicant: James David LARSEN

Inventor： James David LARSEN

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04L45/26 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W40/30 ,  H04W88/04

Abstract: A communication network including a primary network, and an auxiliary network. The primary network includes wireless stations each able to transmit and receive data over the primary network, and bridge stations able to transmit and receive data both over the primary network and over the auxiliary network. The auxiliary network includes auxiliary stations and bridge stations each able to transmit and receive data over the auxiliary network. At each bridge station, the activity of other stations on both the primary network and the auxiliary network is monitored to establish the availability of intermediate stations for onward transmission of message data from an originating station to a destination station. Message data is transmitted from the originating station to the destination station via at least one opportunistically selected intermediate station, including at least one bridge station.

Abstract translation: 包括主网络和辅助网络的通信网络。 主网络包括能够通过主网络发送和接收数据的无线站，以及能够通过主网络和辅助网络发送和接收数据的桥接站。 辅助网络包括各自能够通过辅助网络发送和接收数据的辅助站和桥接站。 在每个桥站，监控主网络和辅助网络上的其他站的活动，以建立中间站的可用性，以便从始发站到目的地站的向前传输消息数据。 消息数据经由至少一个机会选择的中间站从发起站发送到目的站，包括至少一个桥站。