Abstract: A communication network includes nodes configured into a wireless ring network operating at one or more millimeter-wave frequencies. At least one of the nodes is configured to send and receive millimeter-wave wireless signals through an obstruction. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the network, one or more of the nodes may include small, phased-array antennas and transceivers, configured with radio electronics to mitigate the path loss through certain obstructions, such as walls, floors, ceilings, and other barriers within buildings, as well as attenuation from free-space path-loss, including moisture in air (humidity). The network may include multiple pairs of nodes to form one or more wireless communication paths through various obstructions. This may allow a high-speed, wireless, multi-ring network to be established, for example, within a structure, such as a building, without requiring additional cabling or wiring.

Abstract: A wireless network includes at least a pair of nodes that are configured to communicate with each other by transmitting and receiving one or more millimeter-wave beams through an obstruction and through unobstructed air. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the network, the nodes include small, phased-array antennas and transceivers, configured with radio electronics to mitigate the path loss through certain obstructions, such as walls, floors, barriers within buildings, and the attenuation from free-space path-loss, including moisture in air (humidity). The network may include multiple pairs of nodes to form one or more wireless communication paths through various obstructions. This may allow a high-speed wireless network to be established within a structure, such as a building, without requiring additional cabling or wiring.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for wireless millimeter-wave communications are disclosed. An apparatus is configured to rotate about an axis so as to improve transfer of wireless signals. The apparatus includes a support having a first side and a second side. A first phased array antenna is mounted to the support facing away from the first side. A second phased array antenna mounted to the support facing away from the second side. The apparatus further includes a means for rotating the support, such as a hinge or a pivot. By rotating the support in the field, the coverage of the wireless signals to/from at least one of the phased array antennas may be improved.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods that allow millimeter-wave communication signals to pass efficiently and reliably through obstructions are disclosed. An apparatus includes a first wireless transceiver and a first phased array antenna coupled to the first wireless transceiver. A second phased array antenna is also coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The apparatus additionally includes a second wireless transceiver and a third phased array antenna coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The third phased array antenna is adapted to emit a third millimeter wave beam through an obstruction. A fourth phased array antenna is also coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The fourth phased array antenna is adapted to receive a fourth millimeter wave beam through the obstruction. A controller is included in the apparatus for managing data transfer between the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless transceiver so that a fully duplexed communication path is available between the antennas.

Abstract: A wireless network includes at least a pair of nodes that are configured to communicate with each other by transmitting and receiving one or more millimeter-wave beams through an obstruction and through unobstructed air. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the network, the nodes include small, phased-array antennas and transceivers, configured with radio electronics to mitigate the path loss through certain obstructions, such as walls, floors, barriers within buildings, and the attenuation from free-space path-loss, including moisture in air (humidity). The network may include multiple pairs of nodes to form one or more wireless communication paths through various obstructions. This may allow a high-speed wireless network to be established within a structure, such as a building, without requiring additional cabling or wiring.

Abstract: A communication network includes nodes configured into a wireless ring network operating at one or more millimeter-wave frequencies. At least one of the nodes is configured to send and receive millimeter-wave wireless signals through an obstruction. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the network, one or more of the nodes may include small, phased-array antennas and transceivers, configured with radio electronics to mitigate the path loss through certain obstructions, such as walls, floors, ceilings, and other barriers within buildings, as well as attenuation from free-space path-loss, including moisture in air (humidity). The network may include multiple pairs of nodes to form one or more wireless communication paths through various obstructions. This may allow a high-speed, wireless, multi-ring network to be established, for example, within a structure, such as a building, without requiring additional cabling or wiring.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for wireless millimeter-wave communications are disclosed. An apparatus is configured to rotate about an axis so as to improve transfer of wireless signals. The apparatus includes a support having a first side and a second side. A first phased array antenna is mounted to the support facing away from the first side. A second phased array antenna mounted to the support facing away from the second side. The apparatus further includes a means for rotating the support, such as a hinge or a pivot. By rotating the support in the field, the coverage of the wireless signals to/from at least one of the phased array antennas may be improved.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods that allow millimeter-wave communication signals to pass efficiently and reliably through obstructions are disclosed. An apparatus includes a first wireless transceiver and a first phased array antenna coupled to the first wireless transceiver. A second phased array antenna is also coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The apparatus additionally includes a second wireless transceiver and a third phased array antenna coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The third phased array antenna is adapted to emit a third millimeter wave beam through an obstruction. A fourth phased array antenna is also coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The fourth phased array antenna is adapted to receive a fourth millimeter wave beam through the obstruction. A controller is included in the apparatus for managing data transfer between the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless transceiver so that a fully duplexed communication path is available between the antennas.