Social networking and peer to peer for TVs
    1.
    发明授权
    Social networking and peer to peer for TVs 有权
    社交网络和对等电视机

    公开(公告)号:US08863173B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-14

    申请号:US12332584

    申请日:2008-12-11

    Abstract: A peer-to-peer (P2P) application which can be applied to TVs. The P2P application promotes a social networking aspect by allowing devices connecting to either the home mesh network and/or Internet to share contents and create common-interest channels. The P2P application does not require support from network infrastructure (e.g., no central servers), and consequently is extremely cost-effective and easy to deploy. The distributed nature of this system allows users to join or leave the network at will. It takes advantage of the local home mesh network connectivity, or existing Internet connections. A participant that tunes into a broadcast on an Internet channel is not only downloading a video stream, but also uploading it to other participants watching the program. Data mining systems capture user preferences and create personalized Internet channels on the TV using the P2P network.

    Abstract translation: 可应用于电视的点对点(P2P)应用程序。 P2P应用通过允许连接到家庭网状网络和/或因特网的设备来共享内容并创建共同兴趣的频道来促进社交网络方面。 P2P应用不需要来自网络基础设施(例如,没有中央服务器)的支持,并且因此是极具成本效益且易于部署的。 该系统的分布式特性允许用户随意加入或离开网络。 它利用本地家庭网状网络连接或现有Internet连接。 在互联网频道上播放广播的参与者不仅下载视频流,而且还将其上传到观看节目的其他参与者。 数据挖掘系统捕获用户偏好,并使用P2P网络在电视机上创建个性化的互联网频道。

    System, apparatus and method for proactively re-assessing the availability and quality of surrounding channels for infrastructure operation in wireless mesh nodes
    3.
    发明授权
    System, apparatus and method for proactively re-assessing the availability and quality of surrounding channels for infrastructure operation in wireless mesh nodes 失效
    用于主动重新评估无线网状节点中基础设施运行的周边信道的可用性和质量的系统,装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08345609B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-01

    申请号:US12535595

    申请日:2009-08-04

    CPC classification number: H04W74/0841 H04W84/18

    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention involves a method for selecting an infrastructure mode wireless channel for a tier-2 wireless node of a plurality of wireless nodes forming a wireless mesh network. The method comprises a first operation of receiving information from at least one neighboring node. Then, the first wireless node determines if a collision has occurred with the at least one neighboring node, where the collision is an overlapping of wireless channels selected by the first node and the at least one neighboring node. If a collision has occurred, the first wireless node compares its network degree, iterative count, and MAC address (progressively in that order) with that of its neighboring node to determine which of the first wireless node or the at least one neighboring node is responsible for re-selecting a different wireless channel from a set of non-overlapping wireless channels that are available to the wireless mesh network. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种用于选择形成无线网状网络的多个无线节点中的第二层无线节点的基础设施模式无线信道的方法。 该方法包括从至少一个相邻节点接收信息的第一操作。 然后,第一无线节点确定是否与至少一个相邻节点发生冲突,其中冲突是由第一节点和至少一个相邻节点选择的无线信道的重叠。 如果发生冲突,则第一无线节点将其网络度,迭代计数和MAC地址(依次顺序)与其相邻节点的网络度,迭代计数和MAC地址进行比较,以确定第一无线节点或至少一个相邻节点中的哪一个负责 用于从无线网状网络可用的一组非重叠无线信道重新选择不同的无线信道。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

    MULTI-TIER WIRELESS HOME MESH NETWORK WITH A SECURE NETWORK DISCOVERY PROTOCOL
    4.
    发明申请
    MULTI-TIER WIRELESS HOME MESH NETWORK WITH A SECURE NETWORK DISCOVERY PROTOCOL 失效
    具有安全网络发现协议的多层无线家庭网络

    公开(公告)号:US20110211566A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-01

    申请号:US13102976

    申请日:2011-05-06

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a multi-tier wireless home mesh network is described. The method may include formation of an infrastructure-less wireless home mesh networking environment comprising a collection of nodes that operate as a decentralized, ad hoc wireless network with multiple sub-networks or tiers that are responsible for different functions within the network. Each node of the multi-tier network is configured to forward data to other nodes and is assigned to a particular tier based on the node's performance capabilities. A further embodiment includes identification of a wireless home mesh network. Once identified, one or more proprietary messages may be exchanged in a secure manner to establish connections with a home electronics device as either a mobile node or a stationary node of the home network. A home electronics device may wirelessly communicate to route data within one or more nodes of the wireless home mesh network. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于多层无线家庭网状网络的装置和方法。 该方法可以包括形成无基础设施的无线家庭网状网络环境,该环境包括作为具有负责网络内的不同功能的多个子网络或层的分散式ad hoc无线网络的节点集合。 多层网络的每个节点被配置为将数据转发到其他节点,并且基于节点的性能能力被分配给特定的层。 另一实施例包括无线家庭网状网络的识别。 一旦被识别,一个或多个专有消息可以以安全的方式交换,以建立与家庭电子设备的连接,作为家庭网络的移动节点或固定节点。 家庭电子设备可以无线地通信以在无线家庭网状网络的一个或多个节点内路由数据。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

    Multi-tier wireless home mesh network with a secure network discovery protocol
    6.
    发明授权
    Multi-tier wireless home mesh network with a secure network discovery protocol 失效
    具有安全网络发现协议的多层无线家庭网状网络

    公开(公告)号:US08644220B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-04

    申请号:US13102974

    申请日:2011-05-06

    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for a multi-tier wireless home mesh network is described. The method may include formation of an infrastructure-less wireless home mesh networking environment comprising a collection of nodes that operate as a decentralized, ad hoc wireless network with multiple sub-networks or tiers that are responsible for different functions within the network. Each node of the multi-tier network is configured to forward data to other nodes and is assigned to a particular tier based on the node's performance capabilities. A further embodiment includes identification of a wireless home mesh network. Once identified, one or more proprietary messages may be exchanged in a secure manner to establish connections with a home electronics device as either a mobile node or a stationary node of the home network. A home electronics device may wirelessly communicate to route data within one or more nodes of the wireless home mesh network. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于多层无线家庭网状网络的装置,系统和方法。 该方法可以包括形成无基础设施的无线家庭网状网络环境,该环境包括作为具有负责网络内的不同功能的多个子网络或层的分散式ad hoc无线网络的节点集合。 多层网络的每个节点被配置为将数据转发到其他节点,并且基于节点的性能能力被分配给特定的层。 另一实施例包括无线家庭网状网络的识别。 一旦被识别,一个或多个专有消息可以以安全的方式交换,以建立与家庭电子设备的连接,作为家庭网络的移动节点或固定节点。 家庭电子设备可以无线地通信以在无线家庭网状网络的一个或多个节点内路由数据。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

    Automated wireless three-dimensional (3D) video conferencing via a tunerless television device
    8.
    发明授权
    Automated wireless three-dimensional (3D) video conferencing via a tunerless television device 失效
    通过无调谐电视设备进行自动无线三维(3D)视频会议

    公开(公告)号:US08570358B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-29

    申请号:US12661372

    申请日:2010-03-16

    Abstract: Automated wireless three-dimensional (3D) video conferencing is provided using a tunerless television device. A 3D video conference is automatically established with a wireless device capable of 3D video conferencing using a wireless communication interface of the tunerless television device. A first and a second two-dimensional (2D) video stream are received, using a camera interface module, from a first and a second video camera associated with the tunerless television device. A merged 3D video stream is created from the first 2D video stream and the second 2D video stream using a 3D video offload processing module operatively coupled to the camera interface module. The merged 3D video stream is sent to the wireless device using the wireless communication interface. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

    Abstract translation: 使用无调谐电视设备提供自动无线三维(3D)视频会议。 使用能够使用无调谐器电视设备的无线通信接口进行3D视频会议的无线设备自动建立3D视频会议。 使用相机接口模块从与无调谐电视设备相关联的第一和第二摄像机接收第一和第二二维(2D)视频流。 使用可操作地耦合到相机接口模块的3D视频卸载处理模块从第一2D视频流和第二2D视频流创建合并的3D视频流。 使用无线通信接口将合并的3D视频流发送到无线设备。 该摘要不被认为是限制性的,因为其他实施例可能偏离本摘要中描述的特征。

    System, apparatus and method for managing AP selection and signal quality
    9.
    发明授权
    System, apparatus and method for managing AP selection and signal quality 失效
    用于管理AP选择和信号质量的系统,设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08351451B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-08

    申请号:US12535563

    申请日:2009-08-04

    CPC classification number: H04W72/08 H04W48/16 H04W84/18

    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention involves a method for selecting and maintaining wireless communications for wireless mesh networks between tier-2 and tier-3 nodes. The method comprises a first operation of receiving channel information from a first wireless node operating as an access point. The channel information includes each channel number used by one or more wireless nodes that are detected by the first wireless node to be operating within a signal coverage area of the first wireless node. Then, an active scan is conducted on a frequency spectrum for wireless signals based on the channel information. Such scanning is accomplished by initially scanning frequencies of each channel number used by the one or more wireless nodes. After the scanning, a determination is made whether to (i) maintain wireless communications with the first wireless node or (ii) establish new wireless communications with a new wireless node (AP). Other embodiments are described and claimed.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种用于选择和维护第2层和第3层节点之间的无线网状网络的无线通信的方法。 该方法包括从作为接入点操作的第一无线节点接收频道信息的第一操作。 信道信息包括由第一无线节点检测到要在第一无线节点的信号覆盖区域内操作的一个或多个无线节点使用的每个信道号。 然后,基于信道信息对无线信号的频谱进行有源扫描。 通过初始扫描由一个或多个无线节点使用的每个信道号的频率来实现这种扫描。 在扫描之后,确定是否(i)维持与第一无线节点的无线通信,或(ii)与新的无线节点(AP)建立新的无线通信。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

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