Abstract: Described is a device and method for optimizing communications in a wireless network. The device comprises a first wireless transceiver communicating using a first channel of a first frequency band, a second wireless transceiver communicating using a second channel of a second frequency band, and a processor selecting one of the first and second transceivers for transmission of a wireless signal to a further device as a function of destination data of the further device. The further device includes a third transceiver communicating using one of the first and second frequency bands.

Abstract: Described is a system and method for optimizing throughput in a wireless network. The method comprises providing a predetermined wireless bandwidth on a wireless communication channel to a plurality of wireless nodes. A bandwidth used by a selected wireless node is analyzed. When the bandwidth is outside of a predetermined threshold range, a predetermined action is executed to adjust the bandwidth utilized by the selected wireless node.

Abstract: The location of unmodified wireless assets in a wireless communication network may be identified using time differences of arrivals of a communication sequence at different network receivers. Time-stamping devices may include correlator circuits in parallel with signal decoders to time-stamp communication sequences. Cellular wireless networks may be frequency-multiplexed to increase spatial time-stamping density. Tags may be attached to passive assets to provide location identification information to network devices. Locations of assets broadcasting standard 802.11 radio frequency structures may be identified. Noise inherent in correlating a communication sequence may be reduced by using a selected correlation function.

Abstract: Described is a system comprising a first wireless device and a second wireless device. The first device has access to a packet routing table which includes data indicative of a packet transmission path in a wireless mesh communications network. The second wireless device is communicatively coupled to the first device and has access to the routing table. Upon receipt of a packet by the first device which is addressed to the second device, the first device determines, as a function of at least one of (i) the routing table and (ii) a first identifier of the second device, a second identifier of a third wireless device to receive the packet directly from the first device. At least one of the first, second and third devices updates the routing table.

Abstract: Described is a method for locationing in a communications network. A wireless access point receives a signal corresponding to activity of a plurality of wireless devices on a predetermined bandwidth. The signal is processed to generate a plurality of subsignals using a predetermined signal processing procedure. An energy level of a particular subsignal of the plurality of subsignals is determined. A location of a corresponding wireless device is determined as a function of the energy level and a predetermined locationing procedure.

Abstract: Described is a system and method for managing multi-channel communication. The system includes a plurality of wireless devices communicating by utilizing at least one wireless communications channels. A network management arrangement controls allocation of the wireless communications channels and divides the wireless channels into a first channel pool and a second channel pool. The second pool including at least one channel. The arrangement utilizes the second pool only upon detection of a predetermined condition.

Abstract: The location of unmodified wireless assets in a wireless communication network may be identified using time differences of arrivals of a communication sequence at different network receivers. Time-stamping devices may include correlator circuits in parallel with signal decoders to time-stamp communication sequences. Cellular wireless networks may be frequency-multiplexed to increase spatial time-stamping density. Tags may be attached to passive assets to provide location identification information to network devices. Locations of assets broadcasting standard 802.11 radio frequency structures may be identified. Noise inherent in correlating a communication sequence may be reduced by using a selected correlation function.

Abstract: Described is a system which includes a wireless arrangement and a mobile unit. The mobile unit includes a wireless transducer and a data acquisition arrangement (“DAA”). The DAA obtains identification data from a marker which is situated on a permanent fixture at a predetermined location. The wireless transducer sends a transmission to the wireless arrangement. The transmission includes the identification data and wireless transmission data. The wireless arrangement analyzes the identification data to determine the predetermined location. The wireless arrangement determines wireless coverage data at the location as a function of the transmission data.

Abstract: Described is a system which includes a wireless arrangement and a mobile unit. The mobile unit may include a wireless transducer and a data acquisition arrangement (“DAA”) which obtains identification data from an item located at a predetermined location. The wireless transducer sends a transmission to the wireless arrangement which includes the identification data and wireless transmission data. The wireless arrangement analyzes the identification data to determine the predetermined location and wireless coverage data at the location as a function of the transmission data.

Abstract: The location of unmodified wireless assets in a wireless communication network may be identified using time differences of arrivals of a communication sequence at different network receivers. Time-stamping devices may include correlator circuits in parallel with signal decoders to time-stamp communication sequences. Cellular wireless networks may be frequency-multiplexed to increase spatial time-stamping density. Tags may be attached to passive assets to provide location identification information to network devices. Locations of assets broadcasting standard 802.11 radio frequency structures may be identified. Noise inherent in correlating a communication sequence may be reduced by using a selected correlation function.

Abstract: The location of unmodified wireless assets in a wireless communication network may be identified using time differences of arrivals of a communication sequence at different network receivers. Time-stamping devices may include correlator circuits in parallel with signal decoders to time-stamp communication sequences. Cellular wireless networks may be frequency-multiplexed to increase spatial time-stamping density. Tags may be attached to passive assets to provide location identification information to network devices. Locations of assets broadcasting standard 802.11 radio frequency structures may be identified. Noise inherent in correlating a communication sequence may be reduced by using a selected correlation function.

Abstract: A method of selecting between first and second antennas in a quadrature amplitude modulation receiver having in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) signal channels for demodulating signals received by the antennas, comprising the steps of imultaneously connecting the first antenna to the I channel to obtain a first output signal having a first amplitude, and the second antenna to the Q channel to obtain a second output signal having a second amplitude; measuring the first and second amplitude to obtain a greater amplitude for one on the antennas; and switching to said of the antennas having the greater amplitude for demodulating the received signals.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting a user identification module to a wireless host device are described. The user identification module is inserted in an accessory card that fits in the host device, and includes a radio transreceiver to connect to a wireless network. When the accessory card is placed in the host device, a mating surface of the host device blocks removal of the user identification module from the accessory card. The accessory card may be connected to the host device by inserting in a slot of the host device an edge of the accessory card from which extends an interface.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting a user identification module to a wireless host device are described. The user identification module is inserted in an accessory card that fits in the host device, and includes a radio transreceiver to connect to a wireless network. When the accessory card is placed in the host device, a mating surface of the host device blocks removal of the user identification module from the accessory card.

Abstract: A communications network comprising a wireless local area network includes a plurality of access points connected to a host computer and each other, and a plurality of mobile units with each mobile unit being arranged for association with at least one access point. The mobile units are arranged to periodically scan for and identify the most eligible access point for association at the highest data rate on the basis of a performance criteria at the current data rate.

Abstract: A method of selecting between first and second antennas in a quadrature amplitude modulation receiver having in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) signal channels for demodulating signals received by the antennas, comprising the steps of imultaneously connecting the first antenna to the I channel to obtain a first output signal having a first amplitude, and the second antenna to the Q channel to obtain a second output signal having a second amplitude; measuring the first and second amplitude to obtain a greater amplitude for one on the antennas; and switching to said of the antennas having the greater amplitude for demodulating the received signals.

Abstract: The location of unmodified wireless assets in a wireless communication network may be identified using time differences of arrivals of a communication sequence at different network receivers. Time-stamping devices may include correlator circuits in parallel with signal decoders to time-stamp communication sequences. Cellular wireless networks may be frequency-multiplexed to increase spatial time-stamping density. Tags may be attached to passive assets to provide location identification information to network devices. Locations of assets broadcasting standard 802.11 radio frequency structures may be identified. Noise inherent in correlating a communication sequence may be reduced by using a selected correlation function.