公开(公告)号：US08023444B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US12167632

申请日：2008-07-03

申请人： Robert Bowser ,  Clark Carty ,  Corey Metsker ,  Chad Jones

发明人： Robert Bowser ,  Clark Carty ,  Corey Metsker ,  Chad Jones

IPC分类号： G08C17/00

CPC分类号： H04W52/0235 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G06F1/3253 ,  Y02D10/151 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/22

摘要： Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.

摘要翻译： 在本文的示例实施例中描述的是用于在无线局域网（WLAN）中实现功率节省的技术。 根据示例性实施例，可以采用集中式控制器来收集关于网络活动的数据并选择接入点来切换到省电模式。 可选地，控制器可以指定某些接入点保持活动，以便监视尝试接入WLAN的客户端。 示例实施例的一个方面是它允许控制器基于对整个系统的需求来配置和管理功耗。 在示例实施例中，公开了用于在单个硬件组件（例如接入点）内实现功率节省的技术。 在示例实施例中描述的技术的一个方面是它提供了平衡功率节省和性能的灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US08537735B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US13191102

申请日：2011-07-26

申请人： Robert Bowser ,  Clark Carty ,  Corey Metsker ,  Chad Jones

发明人： Robert Bowser ,  Clark Carty ,  Corey Metsker ,  Chad Jones

IPC分类号： G08C17/00

CPC分类号： H04W52/0235 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G06F1/3253 ,  Y02D10/151 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/22

摘要： Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.

摘要翻译： 在本文的示例实施例中描述的是用于在无线局域网（WLAN）中实现功率节省的技术。 根据示例性实施例，可以采用集中式控制器来收集关于网络活动的数据并选择接入点来切换到省电模式。 可选地，控制器可以指定某些接入点保持活动，以便监视尝试接入WLAN的客户端。 示例实施例的一个方面是它允许控制器基于对整个系统的需求来配置和管理功耗。 在示例实施例中，公开了用于在单个硬件组件（例如接入点）内实现功率节省的技术。 在示例实施例中描述的技术的一个方面是它提供了平衡功率节省和性能的灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US20110280170A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13191102

申请日：2011-07-26

申请人： Robert BOWSER ,  Clark Carty ,  Corey Metsker ,  Chad Jones

发明人： Robert BOWSER ,  Clark Carty ,  Corey Metsker ,  Chad Jones

IPC分类号： H04W52/02

CPC分类号： H04W52/0235 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G06F1/3253 ,  Y02D10/151 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/22

摘要： Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.

摘要翻译： 在本文的示例实施例中描述的是用于在无线局域网（WLAN）中实现功率节省的技术。 根据示例性实施例，可以采用集中式控制器来收集关于网络活动的数据并选择接入点来切换到省电模式。 可选地，控制器可以指定某些接入点保持活动，以便监视尝试接入WLAN的客户端。 示例实施例的一个方面是它允许控制器基于对整个系统的需求来配置和管理功耗。 在示例实施例中，公开了用于在单个硬件组件（例如接入点）内实现功率节省的技术。 在示例实施例中描述的技术的一个方面是它提供了平衡功率节省和性能的灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US20100002610A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12167632

申请日：2008-07-03

申请人： Robert Bowser ,  Clark Carty ,  Corey Metsker ,  Chad Jones

发明人： Robert Bowser ,  Clark Carty ,  Corey Metsker ,  Chad Jones

IPC分类号： G08C17/00 ,  G06F1/26

CPC分类号： H04W52/0235 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G06F1/3253 ,  Y02D10/151 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/22

摘要： Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.

摘要翻译： 在本文的示例实施例中描述的是用于在无线局域网（WLAN）中实现功率节省的技术。 根据示例性实施例，可以采用集中式控制器来收集关于网络活动的数据并选择接入点来切换到省电模式。 可选地，控制器可以指定某些接入点保持活动，以便监视尝试接入WLAN的客户端。 示例实施例的一个方面是它允许控制器基于对整个系统的需求来配置和管理功耗。 在示例实施例中，公开了用于在单个硬件组件（例如接入点）内实现功率节省的技术。 在示例实施例中描述的技术的一个方面是它提供了平衡功率节省和性能的灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US07915761B1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US11535923

申请日：2006-09-27

申请人： Chad Jones ,  Corey Metsker

发明人： Chad Jones ,  Corey Metsker

IPC分类号： H02J1/10

CPC分类号： G06F1/26 ,  Y10T307/549

摘要： In one embodiment, a signal detector is coupled to an external power source. The signal detector is configured to ascertain whether a predetermined signal was received from the external power source. Control logic is coupled to the signal detector and to the external power source. The control logic is responsive to the signal detector to determine a characteristic of the external power source based on whether the signal detector detected the predetermined signal. The characteristics of the external power supply can be determined based on the frequency, amplitude and duration of a signal received from the power injector. This enables the control logic to determine the power available from an unknown power supply and to configure a device to operate accordingly.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，信号检测器耦合到外部电源。 信号检测器被配置为确定是否从外部电源接收到预定信号。 控制逻辑耦合到信号检测器和外部电源。 控制逻辑响应于信号检测器，以根据信号检测器是否检测到预定信号来确定外部电源的特性。 可以基于从动力注射器接收的信号的频率，幅度和持续时间来确定外部电源的特性。 这使得控制逻辑能够确定来自未知电源的可用功率并且将设备配置为相应地进行操作。

公开(公告)号：US07589435B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11609515

申请日：2006-12-12

申请人： Corey Metsker ,  James Amos ,  Edward Wright ,  Chad Jones

发明人： Corey Metsker ,  James Amos ,  Edward Wright ,  Chad Jones

IPC分类号： H02J3/06

CPC分类号： G06F1/266 ,  H04L12/10 ,  Y10T307/414

摘要： In one embodiment, a powered device is configured to determine module population and the appropriate power requirements for installed modules. The power requirements can be communicated to the power sourcing equipment for the powered device. Optionally, the powered device can receive data representative of available power from the power sourcing equipment and the powered device is responsive to operate accordingly.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，动力设备被配置为确定模块总体以及所安装模块的适当功率要求。 功率要求可以传达给供电设备的电源设备。 可选地，受电设备可以接收代表来自供电设备的可用功率的数据，并且受电设备响应于相应地操作。

公开(公告)号：US08410641B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US13036653

申请日：2011-02-28

申请人： Chad Jones ,  Corey Metsker

发明人： Chad Jones ,  Corey Metsker

IPC分类号： G01R19/12

CPC分类号： G06F1/26 ,  Y10T307/549

摘要： In one embodiment, a signal detector is coupled to an external power source. The signal detector is configured to ascertain whether a predetermined signal was received from the external power source. Control logic is coupled to the signal detector and to the external power source. The control logic is responsive to the signal detector to determine a characteristic of the external power source based on whether the signal detector detected the predetermined signal. The characteristics of the external power supply can be determined based on the frequency, amplitude and duration of a signal received from the power injector. This enables the control logic to determine the power available from an unknown power supply and to configure a device to operate accordingly.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，信号检测器耦合到外部电源。 信号检测器被配置为确定是否从外部电源接收到预定信号。 控制逻辑耦合到信号检测器和外部电源。 控制逻辑响应于信号检测器，以根据信号检测器是否检测到预定信号来确定外部电源的特性。 可以基于从动力注射器接收的信号的频率，幅度和持续时间来确定外部电源的特性。 这使得控制逻辑能够确定来自未知电源的可用功率并且将设备配置为相应地进行操作。

公开(公告)号：US20080030185A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11609515

申请日：2006-12-12

申请人： Corey METSKER ,  James Amos ,  Edward Wright ,  Chad Jones

发明人： Corey METSKER ,  James Amos ,  Edward Wright ,  Chad Jones

IPC分类号： G05F3/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/266 ,  H04L12/10 ,  Y10T307/414

摘要： In one embodiment, a powered device is configured to determine module population and the appropriate power requirements for installed modules. The power requirements can be communicated to the power sourcing equipment for the powered device. Optionally, the powered device can receive data representative of available power from the power sourcing equipment and the powered device is responsive to operate accordingly.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，动力设备被配置为确定模块总体以及所安装模块的适当功率要求。 功率要求可以传达给供电设备的电源设备。 可选地，受电设备可以接收代表来自供电设备的可用功率的数据，并且受电设备响应于相应地操作。

公开(公告)号：US07583703B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US10692380

申请日：2003-10-23

申请人： Robert Bowser ,  Steven Cloud ,  Chad Jones

发明人： Robert Bowser ,  Steven Cloud ,  Chad Jones

IPC分类号： H04H20/28 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H04L25/02 ,  H04L12/10

摘要： In one embodiment, in a power injection and out of band communications on a shared medium system, the system is configured to receive a power signal. Concurrently, the system is configured to receive a data signal. The system is configured to transfer the power and data signals simultaneously on a shared medium.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，在共享介质系统上的功率注入和带外通信中，系统被配置为接收功率信号。 同时，系统配置为接收数据信号。 该系统被配置为在共享介质上同时传送电力和数据信号。

公开(公告)号：US20050097369A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10692380

申请日：2003-10-23

申请人： Robert Bowser ,  Steven Cloud ,  Chad Jones

发明人： Robert Bowser ,  Steven Cloud ,  Chad Jones

IPC分类号： G06F1/26 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04L12/10 ,  H04L25/02

CPC分类号： H04L25/02 ,  H04L12/10

摘要： In one embodiment, in a power injection and out of band communications on a shared medium system, the system is configured to receive a power signal. Concurrently, the system is configured to receive a data signal. The system is configured to transfer the power and data signals simultaneously on a shared medium.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，在共享介质系统上的功率注入和带外通信中，系统被配置为接收功率信号。 同时，系统配置为接收数据信号。 该系统被配置为在共享介质上同时传送电力和数据信号。