Patents by Inventor Jean-Francois Frigon
Jean-Francois Frigon 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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Publication number: 20240244713Abstract: A wireless-access point includes a first radio to transmit RF signals in a first channel; a second radio to transmit, simultaneously to transmissions of the RF signals by the first radio, RF signals in a second, non-overlapping channel; and a plurality of planar antennas coupled with corresponding first and second radios to receive the RF signals. First and second planar antennas are coupled with the first radio to receive therefrom, in the first channel, a first RF signal and a second RF signal, respectively. The first planar antenna is arranged with its normal along a first direction. The second planar antenna is arranged with its normal along a second, different direction. A third planar antenna is coupled with the second radio to receive therefrom a third RF signal in the second channel, the third planar antenna being arranged with its normal along a third direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: July 18, 2024Inventors: Van Hoang Nguyen, Jean-François Frigon, Samer Abielmona, Arbinder Singh Pabla
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Patent number: 11716787Abstract: A wireless-access point includes a first radio to transmit RF signals in a first channel; a second radio to transmit, simultaneously to transmissions of the RF signals by the first radio, RF signals in a second, non-overlapping channel; and a plurality of planar antennas coupled with corresponding first and second radios to receive the RF signals. First and second planar antennas are coupled with the first radio to receive therefrom, in the first channel, a first RF signal and a second RF signal, respectively. The first planar antenna is arranged with its normal along a first direction. The second planar antenna is arranged with its normal along a second, different direction. A third planar antenna is coupled with the second radio to receive therefrom a third RF signal in the second channel, the third planar antenna being arranged with its normal along a third direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Everest Networks, Inc.Inventors: Van Hoang Nguyen, Jean-François Frigon, Samer Abielmona, Arbinder Singh Pabla
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Patent number: 11641643Abstract: An interface matrix arrangement for multi-beam, multi-port antenna is described.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Everest Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jean-François Frigon, Van Hoang Nguyen
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Publication number: 20220086955Abstract: A wireless-access point includes a first radio to transmit RF signals in a first channel; a second radio to transmit, simultaneously to transmissions of the RF signals by the first radio, RF signals in a second, non-overlapping channel; and a plurality of planar antennas coupled with corresponding first and second radios to receive the RF signals. First and second planar antennas are coupled with the first radio to receive therefrom, in the first channel, a first RF signal and a second RF signal, respectively. The first planar antenna is arranged with its normal along a first direction. The second planar antenna is arranged with its normal along a second, different direction. A third planar antenna is coupled with the second radio to receive therefrom a third RF signal in the second channel, the third planar antenna being arranged with its normal along a third direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Van Hoang Nguyen, Jean-François Frigon, Samer Abielmona, Arbinder Singh Pabla
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Patent number: 11191126Abstract: A wireless-access point includes a first radio to transmit RF signals in a first channel; a second radio to transmit, simultaneously to transmissions of the RF signals by the first radio, RF signals in a second, non-overlapping channel; and a plurality of planar antennas coupled with corresponding first and second radios to receive the RF signals. First and second planar antennas are coupled with the first radio to receive therefrom, in the first channel, a first RF signal and a second RF signal, respectively. The first planar antenna is arranged with its normal along a first direction. The second planar antenna is arranged with its normal along a second, different direction. A third planar antenna is coupled with the second radio to receive therefrom a third RF signal in the second channel, the third planar antenna being arranged with its normal along a third direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Everest Networks, Inc.Inventors: Van Hoang Nguyen, Jean-François Frigon, Samer Abielmona, Arbinder Singh Pabla
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Patent number: 11089595Abstract: An interface matrix arrangement for multi-beam, multi-port antenna is described.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Everest Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Francois Frigon, Van Hoang Nguyen
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Patent number: 11050470Abstract: A radio is disclosed which uses spatial streams expansion with directional antennas.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Everest Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Francois Frigon, Van Hoang Nguyen, Samer Abielmona
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Patent number: 11005194Abstract: Radio services provisioning with multi-radio wireless network devices with multi-segment, multi-port antenna system is described.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Everest Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Francois Frigon, Van Hoang Nguyen, Samer Abielmona
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Patent number: 10879627Abstract: A power recycling and output decoupling, selectable RF signal divider and combiner is described.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Everest Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Francois Frigon, Van Hoang Nguyen
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Publication number: 20200154521Abstract: A wireless-access point includes a first radio to transmit RF signals in a first channel; a second radio to transmit, simultaneously to transmissions of the RF signals by the first radio, RF signals in a second, non-overlapping channel; and a plurality of planar antennas coupled with corresponding first and second radios to receive the RF signals. First and second planar antennas are coupled with the first radio to receive therefrom, in the first channel, a first RF signal and a second RF signal, respectively. The first planar antenna is arranged with its normal along a first direction. The second planar antenna is arranged with its normal along a second, different direction. A third planar antenna is coupled with the second radio to receive therefrom a third RF signal in the second channel, the third planar antenna being arranged with its normal along a third direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Van Hoang Nguyen, Jean-François Frigon, Samer Abielmona, Arbinder Singh Pabla
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Patent number: 10575188Abstract: A wireless network includes a plurality of access points installed in a venue. The access points integrate multiple radios coupled with directional antennas with reconfigurable coverage. The directional antennas are configured to transmit and receive orthogonally polarized signals that support transmission of at least two data streams to or from mobile devices of users who are present in the venue. Additionally, wireless network includes at least one backhaul or backbone network coupled to the plurality of access points.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Everest Networks, Inc.Inventors: Samer Abielmona, Van Hoang Nguyen, Jean-François Frigon
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Patent number: 10374292Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a wireless access device for use in a wireless backhaul network.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Everest Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Francois Frigon, Arbinder Singh Pabla, Michael Davies
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Publication number: 20180166770Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a wireless access device for use in a wireless backhaul network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Jean-Francois Frigon, Arbinder Singh Pabla, Michael Davies
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Patent number: 9246238Abstract: The present system relates to radiation pattern control. More particularly, the present system is adapted for controlling a radiation pattern of a directional antenna. The system comprises a sample collection unit, a power angular spectrum estimation unit and a control unit. The sample collection unit is adapted for collecting a plurality of samples of a signal with a current radiation pattern and a plurality of samples of the signal with different radiation patterns. The power angular spectrum estimation unit is adapted for estimating a preliminary spectrum of the signal based on the collected plurality of samples with the current radiation pattern and for estimating an optimized spectrum of the signal based on the collected plurality of samples with different radiation patterns. Then, the control unit sets the radiation pattern of the directional antenna to the estimated optimized spectrum.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Polyvalor, Limited PartnershipInventors: Jean-François Frigon, Christophe Caloz, Samer Abielmona, Van-Hoang Nguyen
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Patent number: 8948312Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments pertain to suppressing interference in a wireless communication system. For example, a method of suppressing interference can include receiving one or more first signals including components from a plurality of sub-channels. Each of the first signals can be converted into a respective plurality of first sub-band frequency components. A respective spatial filter can be determined for each frequency sub-band using one or more corresponding first sub-band components for each respective spatial filter. One or more second signals including components from the plurality of sub-channels can be received. Each of the second signals can be converted into a respective plurality of second sub-band frequency components. A corresponding plurality of filtered sub-band components can be generated by applying the respective spatial filters to the corresponding second sub-band components for each of the second signals.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Silvus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Babak Daneshrad, Jean-Francois Frigon, Anish Narendra Shah, Weijun Zhu
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Patent number: 8896484Abstract: The present invention relates to a dynamic radiation pattern diversity antenna system comprising a transmission line, a plurality of varactor diodes, and a radiation pattern control unit. The transmission line defines a plurality of unit cells. Each varactor diode is electrically connected to a corresponding unit cell. The radiation pattern control unit is electrically connected to each of the plurality of varactor diodes, and controls the electrical actuation thereof. Upon electrical actuation of the varactor diodes, each unit cell radiates at an angle corresponding to a voltage applied to the corresponding varactor diode.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Polyvalor, Limited PartnershipInventors: Jean-Francois Frigon, Christophe Caloz
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Publication number: 20140051378Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments pertain to suppressing interference in a wireless communication system. For example, a method of suppressing interference can include receiving one or more first signals including components from a plurality of sub-channels. Each of the first signals can be converted into a respective plurality of first sub-band frequency components. A respective spatial filter can be determined for each frequency sub-band using one or more corresponding first sub-band components for each respective spatial filter. One or more second signals including components from the plurality of sub-channels can be received. Each of the second signals can be converted into a respective plurality of second sub-band frequency components. A corresponding plurality of filtered sub-band components can be generated by applying the respective spatial filters to the corresponding second sub-band components for each of the second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Babak Daneshrad, Jean-Francois Frigon, Anish Narendra Shah, Weijun Zhu
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Publication number: 20120081251Abstract: The present invention relates to a dynamic radiation pattern antenna system comprising a plurality of antenna units, a control unit and an electronic interface. The plurality of antenna units has electronically controllable radiation patterns. The control unit is dynamically controlling the radiation pattern of the plurality of antenna units and the electronic interface connects the plurality of antenna units to the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: POLYVALOR, LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Jean-Francois FRIGON, Christophe CALOZ
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Publication number: 20120044108Abstract: The present system relates to radiation pattern control. More particularly, the present system is adapted for controlling a radiation pattern of a directional antenna. The system comprises a sample collection unit, a power angular spectrum estimation unit and a control unit. The sample collection unit is adapted for collecting a plurality of samples of a signal with a current radiation pattern and a plurality of samples of the signal with different radiation patterns. The power angular spectrum estimation unit is adapted for estimating a preliminary spectrum of the signal based on the collected plurality of samples with the current radiation pattern and for estimating an optimized spectrum of the signal based on the collected plurality of samples with different radiation patterns. Then, the control unit sets the radiation pattern of the directional antenna to the estimated optimized spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Jean-Francois Frigon, Christophe Caloz, Samer Abielmona, Van-Hoang Nguyen
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Patent number: 8094074Abstract: The present invention relates to a dynamic radiation pattern antenna system comprising a plurality of antenna units, a control unit and an electronic interface. The plurality of antenna units has electronically controllable radiation patterns. The control unit is dynamically controlling the radiation pattern of the plurality of antenna units and the electronic interface connects the plurality of antenna units to the control unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Polyvalor, Limited PartnershipInventors: Jean-François Frigon, Christophe Caloz