Patents by Inventor Ian Laity

Ian Laity 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).

  • Publication number: 20240152969
    Abstract: A portable projection turret deployment is provided with a media projection subsystem (MPS). The MPS has a display surface aligned in a vertical plane, as is conventional. At a first time, the MPS display surface is rotated to align in a first horizontal direction, as viewed from a plan (top-down) perspective. Alternatively stated, a horizontal direction is the direction that the MPS display screen faces, or the direction in which the MPS projects visual information. At a second time, the MPS display surface is rotated in a second horizontal direction. The first horizontal direction may be orthogonal to the second horizontal direction. In one aspect, the MPS display surface can be rotated in a plurality of horizontal directions. In another aspect, the MPS display surface can be rotated (spun) in a horizontal circle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Ta, Gerald Maliszewski, Ian Laity, Mark Graham
  • Patent number: 9491638
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
  • Patent number: 8665851
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
  • Patent number: 8665850
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
  • Publication number: 20130121327
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Xirus, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
  • Publication number: 20130121328
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Xirrus, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
  • Publication number: 20120230307
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: STEVE SMITH, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
  • Patent number: 8160036
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
  • Publication number: 20090022114
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
  • Patent number: 7038138
    Abstract: A network communications system is provided for allowing a group of computer users in a conference room or similar small work environment to access an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and to provide peer-to-peer group networking without connection to a backbone network. The system includes multiple (for example, 4 or 8) client computer ports each including a removable spring loaded cable dispenser carrying an extendible/retractable Category 5 LAN cable terminated with an RJ-45 plug for connection to a client computer's network adapter. Combined power/Ethernet LAN cables connect the system to an enterprise network and to a source of electrical power, and permit cascading of up to three 8-port systems. In use, a computer user pulls out the cable from one of the client ports and inserts the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack on the network adapter carried by the computer. After completion of the networking session, the user unplugs the cable which is automatically retracted by the spring loaded cable reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ian Laity, James R. Bauder, Franklin E. McLinn
  • Patent number: 6909046
    Abstract: A network communications system is provided for allowing a group of computer users in a conference room or similar small work environment to access an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and to provide peer-to-peer group networking without connection to a backbone network. The system includes multiple (for example, 4 or 8) client computer ports each including a removable spring loaded cable dispenser carrying an extendible/retractable Category 5 LAN cable terminated with an RJ-45 plug for connection to a client computer's network adapter. Combined power/Ethernet LAN cables connect the system to an enterprise network and to a source of electrical power, and permit cascading of up to three 8-port systems. In use, a computer user pulls out the cable from one of the client ports and inserts the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack on the network adapter carried by the computer. After completion of the networking session, the user unplugs the cable which is automatically retracted by the spring loaded cable reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ian Laity, James R. Bauder, Franklin E. McLinn
  • Publication number: 20050090151
    Abstract: A network communications system is provided for allowing a group of computer users in a conference room or similar small work environment to access an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and to provide peer-to-peer group networking without connection to a backbone network. The system includes multiple (for example, 4 or 8) client computer ports each including a removable spring loaded cable dispenser carrying an extendible/retractable Category 5 LAN cable terminated with an RJ-45 plug for connection to a client computer's network adapter. Combined power/Ethernet LAN cables connect the system to an enterprise network and to a source of electrical power, and permit cascading of up to three 8-port systems. In use, a computer user pulls out the cable from one of the client ports and inserts the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack on the network adapter carried by the computer. After completion of the networking session, the user unplugs the cable which is automatically retracted by the spring loaded cable reel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Ian Laity, James Bauder, Franklin McLinn
  • Patent number: 6780047
    Abstract: A network communications system is provided for allowing a group of computer users in a conference room or similar small work environment to access an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and to provide peer-to-peer group networking without connection to a backbone network. The system includes multiple (for example, 4 or 8) client computer ports each including a removable spring loaded cable dispenser carrying an extendible/retractable Category 5 LAN cable terminated with an RJ-45 plug for connection to a client computer's network adapter. Combined power/Ethernet LAN cables connect the system to an enterprise network and to a source of electrical power, and permit cascading of up to three 8-port systems. In use, a computer user pulls out the cable from one of the client ports and inserts the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack on the network adapter carried by the computer. After completion of the networking session, the user unplugs the cable which is automatically retracted by the spring loaded cable reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ian Laity, James R. Bauder, Franklin E. McLinn
  • Publication number: 20040157487
    Abstract: A network communications system is provided for allowing a group of computer users in a conference room or similar small work environment to access an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and to provide peer-to-peer group networking without connection to a backbone network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Ian Laity, James R. Bauder, Franklin E. McLinn