Patents Assigned to Strix Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 10129095Abstract: A method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN) includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: STRIX SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani, Pavel Pechac, Ana L. Martinez
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Publication number: 20170118685Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a method for establishing a wireless communication session between a base station unit and a mobile unit wherein a system controller determines which base station unit of multiple base station units is an optimal base station unit to establish the session. The method includes the system controller receiving commands from each of multiple BSUs that have received a request for wireless service from a mobile unit. The commands include information, such as a unique identifier for the sending BSU, signal strength information for the sending BSU, and channel availability for the sending BSU. The system controller directs the optimal BSU to respond to the request, and directs every other BSU to ignore the request. In at least one embodiment, Bluetooth commands are used.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: James M. Jollota, Matthew Kuiken
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Patent number: 9516456Abstract: A system and method for virtual linking a wireless device to another device is disclosed herein. The system includes an access point and a controller configured to mediate transmissions between the wireless device and the another device. The system further includes a virtual device table and a permissions filter to ensure virtual linking between devices that have matching access right and requested services. The wireless device and the another device may have the same or dissimilar protocols.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: STRIX SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Spencer Stephens, Duke Kamstra, James Jollota, James Fuhring, James Beasley
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Patent number: 9357445Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a method for establishing a wireless communication session between a base station unit and a mobile unit wherein a system controller determines which base station unit of multiple base station units is an optimal base station unit to establish the session. The method includes the system controller receiving commands from each of multiple BSUs that have received a request for wireless service from a mobile unit. The commands include information, such as a unique identifier for the sending BSU, signal strength information for the sending BSU, and channel availability for the sending BSU. The system controller directs the optimal BSU to respond to the request, and directs every other BSU to ignore the request. In at least one embodiment, Bluetooth commands are used.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: James M. Jollota, Matthew Kuiken
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Patent number: 9258199Abstract: The disclosure includes a method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The method includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani, Pavel Pechac, Ana L. Martinez
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Patent number: 9191976Abstract: A system and method for providing access to a communication network includes providing a radio node comprising a first set of access point components including a radio component, and providing a physically separated controller node in communication with the radio node. The access point controller comprises a second set of access point components distinct from the first set of access point components, creating a distributed access point. A system controller may also be used to control at least one of the radio node and the controller node. The radio node, the controller node, and the system controller communicate over a communication link, such as a wireless or wired link.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Spencer Stephens, Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Cyrus Irani
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Patent number: 9019876Abstract: A system and method for virtual linking a wireless device to another device is disclosed herein. The system includes an access point and a controller configured to mediate transmissions between the wireless device and the another device. The system further includes a virtual device table and a permissions filter to ensure virtual linking between devices that have matching access right and requested services. The wireless device and the another device may have the same or dissimilar protocols.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Spencer Stephens, Duke Kamstra, James Jollota, James Fuhring, James Beasley
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Publication number: 20140226524Abstract: The disclosure includes a method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The method includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani, Pavel Pechac, Ana L. Martinez
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Publication number: 20140219191Abstract: A system and method for providing access to a communication network includes providing a radio node comprising a first set of access point components including a radio component, and providing a physically separated controller node in communication with the radio node. The access point controller comprises a second set of access point components distinct from the first set of access point components, creating a distributed access point. A system controller may also be used to control at least one of the radio node and the controller node. The radio node, the controller node, and the system controller communicate over a communication link, such as a wireless or wired link.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Spencer Stephens, Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Cyrus Irani
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Publication number: 20140086060Abstract: A system and associated method provides for a wireless local area network (WLAN) that permits mobile units to communicate with an external, wired network. Nodes in the WLAN include multiple components, such as a base module, antenna module, and one or more wireless modules. Indeed, this system can employ two or more wireless modules that employ different short-range wireless protocols, such as IEEE 802.11-type and Bluetooth protocols. The nodes may perform self-discovery to determine modules within the node and associated functionality, as well as identify neighboring nodes to thereby establish a mesh-type network. Nodes can be configured to provide connectivity to the wired network, while others (access points) communicate wirelessly with mobile devices. The nodes may then be interconnected wirelessly, or via wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani
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Patent number: 8634392Abstract: A system and method for providing access to a communication network includes providing a radio node comprising a first set of access point components including a radio component, and providing a physically separated controller node in communication with the radio node. The access point controller comprises a second set of access point components distinct from the first set of access point components, creating a distributed access point. A system controller may also be used to control at least one of the radio node and the controller node. The radio node, the controller node, and the system controller communicate over a communication link, such as a wireless or wired link.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Spencer Stephens, Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Cyrus Irani
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Patent number: 8577381Abstract: The disclosure includes a method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The method includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani, Pavel Pechac, Ana L. Martinez
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Patent number: 8559410Abstract: A system and associated method provides for a wireless local area network (WLAN) that permits mobile units to communicate with an external, wired network. Nodes in the WLAN include multiple components, such as a base module, antenna module, and one or more wireless modules. Indeed, this system can employ two or more wireless modules that employ different short-range wireless protocols, such as IEEE 802.11-type and Bluetooth protocols. The nodes may perform self-discovery to determine modules within the node and associated functionality, as well as identify neighboring nodes to thereby establish a mesh-type network. Nodes can be configured to provide connectivity to the wired network, while others (access points) communicate wirelessly with mobile devices. The nodes may then be interconnected wirelessly, or via wires.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani
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Publication number: 20130137374Abstract: A system and method for virtual linking a wireless device to another device is disclosed herein. The system includes an access point and a controller configured to mediate transmissions between the wireless device and the another device. The system further includes a virtual device table and a permissions filter to ensure virtual linking between devices that have matching access right and requested services. The wireless device and the another device may have the same or dissimilar protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventor: Strix Systems. Inc.
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Patent number: 8340024Abstract: A system and method for virtual linking a wireless device to another device is disclosed herein. The system includes an access point and a controller configured to mediate transmissions between the wireless device and the another device. The system further includes a virtual device table and a permissions filter to ensure virtual linking between devices that have matching access right and requested services. The wireless device and the another device may have the same or dissimilar protocols.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Spencer Stephens, Duke Kamstra, James M. Jollota, James Fuhring, James Beasley
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Patent number: 8175608Abstract: The disclosure includes a method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The method includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani, Pavel Pechac, Ana L. Martinez
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Patent number: 8027324Abstract: A system and associated method provides for a wireless local area network (WLAN) that permits mobile units to communicate with an external, wired network. Nodes in the WLAN include multiple components, such as a base module, antenna module, and one or more wireless modules. Indeed, this system can employ two or more wireless modules that employ different short-range wireless protocols, such as IEEE 802.11-type and Bluetooth protocols. The nodes may perform self-discovery to determine modules within the node and associated functionality, as well as identify neighboring nodes to thereby establish a mesh-type network. Nodes can be configured to provide connectivity to the wired network, while others (access points) communicate wirelessly with mobile devices. The nodes may then be interconnected wirelessly, or via wires.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Strix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani
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Publication number: 20110044206Abstract: The disclosure includes a method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The method includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: STRIX SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani, Pavel Pechac, Ana L. Martinez
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Publication number: 20110032903Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a method for establishing a wireless communication session between a base station unit and a mobile unit wherein a system controller determines which base station unit of multiple base station units is an optimal base station unit to establish the session. The method includes the system controller receiving commands from each of multiple BSUs that have received a request for wireless service from a mobile unit. The commands include information, such as a unique identifier for the sending BSU, signal strength information for the sending BSU, and channel availability for the sending BSU. The system controller directs the optimal BSU to respond to the request, and directs every other BSU to ignore the request. In at least one embodiment, Bluetooth commands are used.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: STRIX SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: James M. Jollota, Matthew Kuiken
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Publication number: 20110007725Abstract: A system and method for providing access to a communication network includes providing a radio node comprising a first set of access point components including a radio component, and providing a physically separated controller node in communication with the radio node. The access point controller comprises a second set of access point components distinct from the first set of access point components, creating a distributed access point. A system controller may also be used to control at least one of the radio node and the controller node. The radio node, the controller node, and the system controller communicate over a communication link, such as a wireless or wired link.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: STRIX SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Spencer Stephens, Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Cyrus Irani