Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and implementing a Wi-Fi sharing community or global Wi-Fi network are provided. According to one implementation, a method includes a step of providing, for an owner of each of a plurality of independent Wi-Fi networks, an opportunity to enroll as a member of a Wi-Fi sharing community. For enrollment, each member agrees to designate a portion of bandwidth of the member's Wi-Fi network for use by other members as a hotspot. Also, the method includes a step of issuing a digital certificate to each member to allow the member to utilize any Wi-Fi network in the Wi-Fi sharing community.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures a network at a location to ensure connectivity and/or network services are maintained. The disclosed framework enables the implementation of multi-link operation (MLO) functionality within WiFi 7 enabled networks to implement non-disruptive channel availability check (CAC) capabilities. The framework can utilize MLO backup/redundant links that can mitigate network disruptions in service/connectivity for client devices that are WiFi 7 capable and utilize MLO functionality by diverting network traffic to an activated MLO link while an available channel/radio (e.g., 5 GHz) is used to perform the CAC operations.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized framework that provides functionality for an expanded node-based network that can dynamically adapt to the location/position of a location tracker, while enabling the tracker to automatically trigger security and/or safety features for its associated user/item. The disclosed framework can dynamically and automatically compile connectivity nodes of disparate networks to provide (both low-cost and high-end) trackers continuous network coverage. Effectively, the disclosed framework can provide trackers with an adaptive Internet of Things (IoT)-type network that leverages connectivity nodes of specific networks to provide and maintain connectivity the tracker as the tracker traverses the real-world.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments for a fan assembly that includes: a housing, the housing defines a fan chamber; a base member including a first metallic layer located on a first side of the base member, a second metallic layer located on a second side of the base member, a channel extending through the base member, the channel places the first side in fluid communication with the second side, and the second metallic layer is joined to the first metallic layer; and a fan, the fan is coupled to the base member adjacent the second side at the channel.

Abstract: Disclosed are computerized systems and methods for a decision intelligence (DI)-based framework that automatically and/or dynamically provides mechanisms for managing, optimizing and configuring a WiFi network at a location. The framework provides network management utilizing edge processing capabilities to bridge local WiFi and cloud systems. The framework implements comprehensive device typing through multi-layered analysis combining passive monitoring, deep packet inspection and hybrid deterministic-probabilistic classification methods. State synchronization between local and cloud networks can be achieved through hierarchical data modeling and differential synchronization algorithms. The framework can implement advanced features that include automated channel optimization, QoS management, and security monitoring.

Abstract: In some implementations, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: transmitting, by an access point, a message to a wireless device and receiving a response to the message, the response including a list of access points nearby the wireless device; determining, by the access point, a location of the wireless device based on the list of access points utilizing a trilateration algorithm; determining, by the access point, a type of the wireless device; identifying, by the access point, one or more nearby wireless devices within a threshold proximity to the wireless device; and categorizing, by the access point, one of the wireless device or a location of the wireless device based on the one or more nearby wireless devices and the type of the wireless device.

Abstract: A packaging system for retaining an annular shaped unit in a vertically aligned position relative to a base plane, the packaging system may include a carrier base including a first receptacle, and a retaining member including a second receptacle and a wedge, the wedge being configured to retain the annular shaped unit in the second receptacle in the vertically aligned position, the retaining member being arranged in the first receptacle. The first receptacle may include a bottom surface having a concave shape corresponding to a shape of the annular shaped unit. The packaging system may also include a container including a base member and a top member. The base member being adapted to receive the carrier base therein, and the top member being configured to receive the base member therein, the container being configured to fully contain the carrier base, retaining member, and annular shaped unit therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures a network at a location to ensure connectivity and/or network services are maintained. The disclosed framework enables the implementation of multi-link operation (MLO) functionality within WiFi 7 enabled networks to implement non-disruptive off-channel scanning. The framework can utilize MLO backup/redundant links that can mitigate network disruptions in service/connectivity for client devices that are WiFi 7 capable during the performance of off-channel scanning of access point (AP) devices for a network by diverting network traffic to an activated MLO link while an available channel/radio (e.g., 5 GHZ) is used to perform such off-channel scanning.

Abstract: System and methods include obtaining data, over the Internet, associated with a plurality of Wi-Fi networks each Wi-Fi network having one or more access points and each Wi-Fi network being associated with a customer of one or more service providers; aggregating and filtering the data; analyzing the aggregated and filtered data for Wi-Fi metric based alarms, each Wi-Fi metric based alarm being associated with detection of one of an offline Wi-Fi network of the plurality of Wi-Fi networks, an offline node of the Wi-Fi network, instability of the Wi-Fi network, congestion in the Wi-Fi network, and interference in the Wi-Fi network; determining the Wi-Fi metric based alarms based on the analyzing; and performing one or more actions based on the determined Wi-Fi metric based alarms.

Abstract: System and methods include obtaining Wi-Fi network data, over the Internet, associated with a plurality of Wi-Fi networks each Wi-Fi network having one or more access points and each Wi-Fi network being associated with a customer of one or more service providers and obtaining customer data for each customer associated with the plurality of Wi-Fi networks, the customer data including call-ins made by customers; aggregating and filtering the data; analyzing the aggregated and filtered data including correlating the call-ins made by customers to the Wi-Fi network data; predicting customer call-ins based on correlations made between the call-ins made by customers and the Wi-Fi network data; and initiating a customer outreach workflow prior to a predicted customer call-in.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a first level disengagement of the wireless access point electrical plug with the electrical outlet and providing a notification responsive to the first level of disengagement of the electrical plug with the electrical outlet. Detecting a second level of disengagement that is larger than the first level disengagement of the electrical plug with the electrical outlet and turning off the power supply responsive to the second level disengagement. The response to the second level disengagement of the electrical plug with the electrical outlet includes turning off the power supply such that the one or more additional access points take over the Wi-Fi access from the access point. The sensor can be either mechanical or optical and the distance of detecting the first level and second level disengagement is measured in millimeters.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel cross-session authentication framework that enables secure local and/or network sessions to be effectuated via biometric tracking via a wearable device (e.g., smart ring). In some implementations, when a user wearing a smart ring is authenticated with a first secure resource (e.g., a computer system such as a smart phone application associated with the smart ring), such authentication can be maintained and leveraged to access other resources that are separately being securely held. The smart ring, when properly worn, can monitor biometrics (e.g., vital signs) of a user, and based therefrom, determine if and/or when the smart ring is removed/manipulated from the user's finder. Until the smart ring is removed, the smart ring's confirmation of being worn by the user can be leveraged as an identification token that can enable the user access to other securely held information.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for testing and configuring user equipment (e.g., a client device, for example) based on wireless access point (AP) simulations provided via an AP device. The disclosed framework can operate to provide accurate and efficient testing and wireless configuration of modeled devices based on the AP simulations. The disclosed AP device operates to simulate a client device (e.g., a mobile device, for example) physically moving from one AP to another, which is enabled via a set of AP chambers that are associated with the AP device, thereby enabling roaming activities, testing and configuration from a single device (and without requiring the client device to physically move).

Abstract: Systems and methods for Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) optimized steering in Wi-Fi networks (10, 10A, 32). The present disclosure contemplates operation in a multiple access point network (14, 36) utilizing OFDMA technology, e.g., IEEE 802.11ax, where clients are connected to the access points considering the effect on OFDMA operation depending on where the clients are connected. That is, the present disclosure considers OFDMA operation in the context of optimization in a distributed or multiple access point network (14, 36). The optimization decision is based on capabilities of client devices and/or the access points, including OFDMA capability, MIMO capability, channel capability, etc. The optimization decision is used to select where client devices should connect, and optimization factors may include individual device throughput, joint load throughput (system capacity), fairness, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures a network at a location to ensure connectivity and/or network services are maintained. The disclosed framework enables the implementation of multi-link operation (MLO) functionality within WiFi 7 enabled networks to implement non-disruptive channel availability check (CAC) capabilities. The framework can utilize MLO backup/redundant links that can mitigate network disruptions in service/connectivity for client devices that are WiFi 7 capable and utilize MLO functionality by diverting network traffic to an activated MLO link while an available channel/radio (e.g., 5 GHz) is used to perform the CAC operations.

Abstract: Disclosed are computerized systems and methods for a decision intelligence (DI)-based framework that automatically and/or dynamically provides mechanisms for managing, optimizing and configuring a WiFi network at a location. The framework provides network management utilizing edge processing capabilities to bridge local WiFi and cloud systems. The framework implements comprehensive device typing through multi-layered analysis combining passive monitoring, deep packet inspection and hybrid deterministic-probabilistic classification methods. State synchronization between local and cloud networks can be achieved through hierarchical data modeling and differential synchronization algorithms. The framework can implement advanced features that include automated channel optimization, QoS management, and security monitoring.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable improved network security by authenticating the identity of the user initiating the network activities. A network operations center of a wireless communication network system may implement an authentication service to monitor for network activities initiated via communications through a router of the wireless communication network system. The router may identify communications to be authenticated and provide the communication and/or associated data to the authentication service. The authentication service may analyze the data based on usage and performance data associated with the router(s) as well as user profile data associated with the user to verify that the user is the sender of the communication, thus authenticating the identity of the user. The authentication may then be communicated to third-party entities associated with the network activity to enable such third-party entities to confirm or deny the network activity.

Abstract: Systems and methods include obtaining measurements from a Wi-Fi network that includes i) a plurality of access points interconnected to one another and at least one connected to a gateway, and ii) a plurality of Wi-Fi client devices that each connect to an access point of the plurality of access points; learning usage patterns in the Wi-Fi network through analysis with one or more machine learning algorithms; and providing a configuration to the Wi-Fi network based on the learned usage pattern where the configuration includes a topology of the plurality of access points.

Abstract: System and methods include obtaining data, over the Internet, associated with a plurality of Wi-Fi networks each Wi-Fi network having one or more access points and each Wi-Fi network being associated with a customer of one or more service providers; aggregating and filtering the data; analyzing the aggregated and filtered data based on one or more use cases; determining any of predictions and alerts for the one or more use cases based on the analyzing; and performing one or more actions based on the any of predictions and alerts.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing a cluster of Wi-Fi networks operating within a vicinity of each other are provided. In one implementation, a method includes detecting a cluster of Wi-Fi networks operating independently of each other, where the cluster is defined in that each Wi-Fi network includes a wireless transceiver configured to receive at least a minimum amount of signal power from one or more other wireless transceivers of one or more other Wi-Fi networks of the cluster. The method includes determining a plurality of Wi-Fi networks of the cluster that are enabled for cooperative optimization. Also, the method includes assigning a Wi-Fi channel selected from a plurality of available Wi-Fi channels to each of the wireless transceivers associated with the plurality of Wi-Fi networks enabled for cooperative optimization to reduce a total amount of potential interference in the cluster caused by the signal power received from independently-operated wireless transceivers.