Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.

Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.

Abstract: A system and method for Access Point (AP) channel selection based upon a Channel Quality Index (CQI) is described. The Channel Quality Index (CQI) is a value which quantifies a transmission quality of a channel. The transmission quality is evaluated based on a combination of different types of measured interference in the channel. In one embodiment the different types of measured interference include co-channel congestion, adjacent channel interference and in-band interference. The CQI is a value derived from the measurements, and for example may be a sum of all of the measurements.

Abstract: A system and method for Access Point (AP) channel selection based upon a Channel Quality Index (CQI) is described. The Channel Quality Index (CQI) is a value which quantifies a transmission quality of a channel. The transmission quality is evaluated based on a combination of different types of measured interference in the channel. In one embodiment the different types of measured interference include co-channel congestion, adjacent channel interference and in-band interference. The CQI is a value derived from the measurements, and for example may be a sum of all of the measurements.

Abstract: Migrating from a legacy spectrum allocation to a target spectrum allocation can be accomplished by adding new access points and, at a selected time, activating the new access points and deactivating the legacy access points with a remote network manager. Alternatively, the new access points can initially support legacy channels and at a selected time be reconfigured to support only the target channels. Alternatively, the new access points are initially activated in a mode which supports only a subset of the target channels and at a selected time reconfigured to support only the target channels. A remote network manager may be employed to remotely monitor, reconfigure, and trigger activation and deactivation of access points in support of the technique. New access points adapted to respond to inputs from the remote network manager further facilitate the invention.

Abstract: In a wireless network an access point and/or wireless end device is operable in response to interference from another device to capture a sample of the interference, determine whether the interference originates from a known type of device, and prompt remedial actions based on whether the interference originates from a known type of device. The access point may include a table of known interference signatures and a table of counter measure plans, each interference signature being associated with a particular counter measure plan. Remedial actions include changing to an alternate operating channel and/or changing signal transmission characteristics.

Abstract: In a wireless network having an access point and/or at least one wireless end device, the access point and/or end device is operable to differentiate between normal communications and interference from another device in order to capture a sample of the interference, determine whether the interference originates from a known type of device, and prompt remedial actions based on whether the interference originates from a known type of device. One technique for differentiating between interference and normal communications is to induce a quiet interval during which normal communications are ceased. Another technique is to employ a parallel demodulation engine. The quiet interval may be assembled from temporally non-contiguous quiet gaps between normal communications. For interference sources which exhibit a pulse waveform the interference sources are analyzed based on pulse period and duration.

Abstract: In a wireless network having an access point and at least one wireless end device, the access point is operable to differentiate between normal communications and interference from another device in order to capture a sample of the interference, determine whether the interference originates from a known type of device, and prompt remedial actions such as moving communications to a distant channel, increasing transmission power, changing data rate, and packet fragmentation based on whether the interference originates from a known type of device. Interference pulse duration may be used to at least initially narrow the possible sources of interference. Pulse period may be employed to differentiate between interference sources which exhibit similar pulse duration. If pulse duration and period are not sufficient to identify the interference source then other characteristics may be examined, such as pulse waveform, roll off and period in relation to local power frequency.

Abstract: Potential alternate channels in a wireless network are periodically analyzed and ranked in terms of interference. The best ranked alternate channel is selected as the new operating channel if a decision is made to move from the current operating channel to an alternate channel. Because the potential alternate channels are pre-ranked, the move to the new channel can be executed relatively quickly, and with reduced risk of encountering unacceptable interference conditions. Various ranking categories may be used, including but not limited to a first category that is relatively free of interference, a second category that has some interference but will support degraded communications, and a third category that has an unacceptable level of interference. Within a given rank, preference may be given to channels that were most recently analyzed and ranked.

Abstract: A wireless access point is operable to execute background scans of alternate channels by tuning to the alternate channel for short periods of time, thereby generating sub-windows of data. The sub-windows are calculated to have timing and duration that avoid disruption of communications on the active channel. Multiple background scan sub-windows are used to assemble a virtual target window of the alternate channel, e.g., a 100 mSec window, during which any periodic beacon within range might be expected to be received. The data such as beacon information is employed to generate a table ranking the alternate channels in terms of viability for communications.

Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.

Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.

Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.

Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.

Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.

Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.

Abstract: The instant invention is a container holder for mixing slurry material in a 2½ or 5 gallon bucket. The container holder is formed from a one-piece raised top portion having a centrally disposed aperture allowing insertion of a stirring paddle. Depending from the top portion are two legs that extend downwardly and span the entire height of the bucket to be mixed with foot pads joined at the bottom of the legs extending outwardly therefrom which allow an individual to stand on during the mixing operation.

Abstract: A carrier for pills, tablets, or capsules allowing for ease of oral consumption by animals. The carrier having a preformed chamber allowing for the insertion of medication therein, the carrier is deformable causes securement of the medication within the chamber. The carrier masks the scent of medication and including a lubricant to allow for ease of consumption of the carrier and contained medication.

Abstract: Process for the treatment of a metal alloy based on uranium, generally in highly enriched form and other metallic elements, comprising a fluorination treatment with the aid of at least one fluorine-containing gas, optionally with an intermediate fluorination with the aid of a fluoric compound, a distillation treatment of the gaseous fluoride flow obtained in order to obtain pure uranium hexafluoride, as well as a mixing treatment of said hexafluoride with another more depleted hexafluoride to obtain the desired final isotopic content.