Patents by Inventor William Hawes

William Hawes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11916793
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Intellectual Ventures II LLC
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, William Hawe, Roger Durand, Paul Callahan
  • Publication number: 20230258919
    Abstract: A method is provided for operating a microscope scanner. A first imaging scan is performed of one or more area(s) of interest, AOI, on a target including a sample. This involves moving a detector array relative to the target along an image scan path and acquiring an image of the target at each of a plurality of locations along the image scan path. Focus control data is generated during the imaging scan by calculating a focus merit value at each said location along the image scan path. The focal height of the detector array is then adjusted along the image scan path based on the focus merit values. The efficacy of the first imaging scan is analysed using the focus control data and a change to one or more scanning parameters from the first imaging scan is determined, for the performance of a second imaging scan, based on this analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: FFEI Limited
    Inventors: Martin Philip GOUCH, Louise Joanne COLLINS, William HAWES
  • Publication number: 20220369193
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Intellectual Ventures II LLC
    Inventors: Floyd BACKES, Gary VACON, William HAWE, Roger DURAND, Paul CALLAHAN
  • Patent number: 11265787
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Intellectual Ventures II LLC
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, William Hawe, Roger Durand, Paul Callahan
  • Publication number: 20190394697
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Floyd BACKES, Gary VACON, William HAWE, Roger DURAND, Paul CALLAHAN
  • Patent number: 10420002
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Xenogenic Development Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Roger Durand
  • Publication number: 20180242216
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Floyd BACKES, Gary VACON, Paul CALLAHAN, William HAWE, Roger DURAND
  • Patent number: 8781487
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Piccata Fund Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe
  • Patent number: 8725132
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Piccata Fund Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Roger Durand
  • Patent number: 8180389
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Piccata Fund Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Roger Durand
  • Patent number: 8023991
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Autocell Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Roger Durand
  • Patent number: 7890131
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Autocell Laboratories
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Roger Durand
  • Patent number: 7869822
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe
  • Publication number: 20100267414
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Roger Durand
  • Patent number: 7774013
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Roger Durand
  • Patent number: 7656839
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe
  • Patent number: 7653407
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Roger Durand
  • Publication number: 20090213722
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Roger Durand
  • Publication number: 20080240008
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe
  • Publication number: 20080207422
    Abstract: A centrifuge (10) is provided with improved flying-lead mounting. The centrifuge comprises a cantilevered shaft (18) upon which the main drive rotor (26) is located. A bobbin (62) is attached to the planetary gear shaft (44), which is driven in planetary motion by the rotation of the rotor (26) and its toothed engagement with the shaft (18) of the cantilevered rotor. A flying lead section (72) extends from the bobbin (62) through an aperture in the cantilevered rotor (26) and is provided with a sheath or supporting tube(s) within which at least a portion of inlet and outlet leads are located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Brunel University
    Inventors: David William Hawes, Lee Janaway, Ian Alexander Sutherland, Philip Leslie Wood