Patents by Inventor Dirk Ion Gates
Dirk Ion Gates 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).
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Patent number: 9532233Abstract: A method for surveying a site for installation of wireless access points is provided. A map of the site under survey is displayed. User input relating to the position of a first wireless device at the site is received. User input relating to the position of a second wireless device at the site is also received. Wireless signals broadcast by the second wireless device are measured using the first wireless device to obtain signal strength values corresponding to the strength of the wireless signals. Attenuation values based on the signal strength values are calculated and assigned to features on the map of the site under survey.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Jack Michael Horner, Dirk Ion Gates, Kurt Karl Sauter, Bruce Anthony Miller, Alexander Chernyakhovsky
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Patent number: 9491638Abstract: A system of at least one wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20150105087Abstract: A method for surveying a site for installation of wireless access points is provided. A map of the site under survey is displayed. User input relating to the position of a first wireless device at the site is received. User input relating to the position of a second wireless device at the site is also received. Wireless signals broadcast by the second wireless device are measured using the first wireless device to obtain signal strength values corresponding to the strength of the wireless signals. Attenuation values based on the signal strength values are calculated and assigned to features on the map of the site under survey.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: JACK MICHAEL HORNER, DIRK ION GATES, KURT KARL SAUTER, BRUCE ANTHONY MILLER, ALEXANDER CHERNYAKHOVSKY
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Publication number: 20150098407Abstract: A channel allocation system for allocating channels in a frequency band to a plurality of radios in close proximity so as to minimize co-channel interference. One method for allocating channels involves initially tuning each of the plurality of radios to the same one of the plurality of channels. All of the radios then receive signals from whatever sources and a signal score is determined for each radio. The radios are then tuned to another one of the plurality of channels. The steps of receiving a signal and determining a signal score for each radio are repeated for each of the remaining channels until all channels have been used. The signal scores are then tested against a table of mapping schemes to determine maximum isolation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Dirk Ion Gates, James Kirk Mathews
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Patent number: 9001764Abstract: A channel allocation system for allocating channels in a frequency band to a plurality of radios in close proximity so as to minimize co-channel interference. One method for allocating channels involves initially tuning each of the plurality of radios to the same one of the plurality of channels. All of the radios then receive signals from whatever sources and a signal score is determined for each radio. The radios are then tuned to another one of the plurality of channels. The steps of receiving a signal and determining a signal score for each radio are repeated for each of the remaining channels until all channels have been used. The signal scores are then tested against a table of mapping schemes to determine maximum isolation.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Ion Gates, James Kirk Mathews
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Patent number: 8934416Abstract: A channel allocation system for allocating channels in a frequency band to a plurality of radios in close proximity so as to minimize co-channel interference. One method for allocating channels involves initially tuning each of the plurality of radios to the same one of the plurality of channels. All of the radios then receive signals from whatever sources and a signal score is determined for each radio. The radios are then tuned to another one of the plurality of channels. The steps of receiving a signal and determining a signal score for each radio are repeated for each of the remaining channels until all channels have been used. The signal scores are then tested against a table of mapping schemes to determine maximum isolation.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Ion Gates, James Kirk Mathews
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Patent number: 8868002Abstract: A method for surveying a site for installation of wireless access points is provided. A map of the site under survey is displayed. User input relating to the position of a first wireless device at the site is received. User input relating to the position of a second wireless device at the site is also received. Wireless signals broadcast by the second wireless device are measured using the first wireless device to obtain signal strength values corresponding to the strength of the wireless signals. Attenuation values based on the signal strength values are calculated and assigned to features on the map of the site under survey.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Jack Michael Horner, Dirk Ion Gates, Kurt Karl Sauter, Bruce Anthony Miller, Alexander Chernyakhovsky
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Publication number: 20140226462Abstract: A system of at least one wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data networks and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: XIRRUS, INC.Inventors: STEVE SMITH, DIRK ION GATES, IAN LAITY, MICHAEL R. CONLEY, MICHAEL DE LA GARRIGUE, KURT SAUTER
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Patent number: 8798069Abstract: A channel allocation system for allocating channels in a frequency band to a plurality of radios in close proximity so as to minimize co-channel interference. One method for allocating channels involves initially tuning each of the plurality of radios to the same one of the plurality of channels. All of the radios then receive signals from whatever sources and a signal score is determined for each radio. The radios are then tuned to another one of the plurality of channels. The steps of receiving a signal and determining a signal score for each radio are repeated for each of the remaining channels until all channels have been used. The signal scores are then tested against a table of mapping schemes to determine maximum isolation.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Ion Gates, James Kirk Mathews
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Patent number: 8665851Abstract: A system of at least one wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Patent number: 8665850Abstract: A wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20140010098Abstract: A channel allocation system for allocating channels in a frequency band to a plurality of radios in close proximity so as to minimize co-channel interference. One method for allocating channels involves initially tuning each of the plurality of radios to the same one of the plurality of channels. All of the radios then receive signals from whatever sources and a signal score is determined for each radio. The radios are then tuned to another one of the plurality of channels. The steps of receiving a signal and determining a signal score for each radio are repeated for each of the remaining channels until all channels have been used. The signal scores are then tested against a table of mapping schemes to determine maximum isolation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Ion Gates, James Kirk Mathews
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Publication number: 20130343210Abstract: A channel allocation system for allocating channels in a frequency band to a plurality of radios in close proximity so as to minimize co-channel interference. One method for allocating channels involves initially tuning each of the plurality of radios to the same one of the plurality of channels. All of the radios then receive signals from whatever sources and a signal score is determined for each radio. The radios are then tuned to another one of the plurality of channels. The steps of receiving a signal and determining a signal score for each radio are repeated for each of the remaining channels until all channels have been used. The signal scores are then tested against a table of mapping schemes to determine maximum isolation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Ion Gates, James Kirk Mathews
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Publication number: 20130121327Abstract: A wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Xirus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20130121328Abstract: A system of at least one wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20130052961Abstract: A method for surveying a site for installation of wireless access points is provided. A map of the site under survey is displayed. User input relating to the position of a first wireless device at the site is received. User input relating to the position of a second wireless device at the site is also received. Wireless signals broadcast by the second wireless device are measured using the first wireless device to obtain signal strength values corresponding to the strength of the wireless signals. Attenuation values based on the signal strength values are calculated and assigned to features on the map of the site under survey.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Jack Michael Horner, Dirk Ion Gates, Kurt Karl Sauter, Bruce Anthony Miller, Alexander Chernyakhovsky
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Patent number: 8299978Abstract: A wireless access point is provided for transmitting radio signals that has isolators positioned about the perimeter of the wireless access point dividing the perimeter of the wireless access point into segments and reflector plates positioned within each segment for directing the transmission of the radio signals within each segment.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Ion Gates, James Kirk Mathews
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Publication number: 20120230307Abstract: A wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: STEVE SMITH, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Patent number: 8160036Abstract: A wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20100061349Abstract: A wireless access point is provided for transmitting radio signals that has isolators positioned about the perimeter of the wireless access point dividing the perimeter of the wireless access point into segments and reflector plates positioned within each segment for directing the transmission of the radio signals within each segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventor: Dirk Ion GATES