Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for managing association identifier (AID) assignment in enhanced data privacy (EDP) operation. An access point (AP) establishes a wireless communications link with a station, comprising receiving an association request frame from the wireless station, assigning the station to an EDP group, generating a first list of N AIDs for the station, each of the N AIDs to be used in a corresponding epoch of N epochs associated with the EDP group, and transmitting an association response frame to the station, where the response frame comprises information indicating the assigned EDP group and the first list of N AIDs for the wireless station. The AP maintains the wireless communications link with the wireless station based at least in part on the timing information for randomized MAC address rotation for the EDP group, comprising using each AID in the list of N AIDs during corresponding epochs.

Abstract: Various Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) groupcast techniques that may be utilized in multi-link operation (MLO) and non-MLO scenarios for one or more wireless local area networks (WLANs) are provided herein. The techniques can facilitate power saving operations for client devices and/or enhanced Non-Primary Channel Access (NPCA) operations for client devices and AP devices in overlapping basic service set (OBSS) environments.

Abstract: Coordinated customization of harvesting conditions to ambient power devices may be provided. receive Radio Frequency (RF) characteristics associated with a backscatter communication device may be received. Based on the RF characteristics and a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) from the backscatter communication device, it may be determined that the computing device has an ability to charge the backscatter communication device to at least meet a predetermined energy need of the backscatter communication device. Next, in response to determining that the computing device has the ability to charge the backscatter communication device, charging of the backscatter communication device to at least meet the predetermined energy need of the backscatter communication device may be scheduled.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes associating an MLO device with 2 transmission radios to yield a first communication link between the device and a first MLO access point and a second communication link between the device and a second MLO access point, wherein the device is configured to label the first communication link as a primary link and the second communication link as a secondary link; generating a sequence number to be assigned to a frame to be transmitted on the primary link and to a duplicate copy of the frame to be transmitted on the secondary link; associating a flag with the duplicate copy of the frame on the secondary link; and sending, from the device to the first and the second MLO access points, the frame and the duplicate copy on the primary link and the secondary link, respectively.

Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and processes for hybrid line-of-sight (LOS) / non-line of sight (NLOS) detection are described herein. To facilitate co-existence and co-operation of a fixed network and a wireless network sharing a same frequency band without interference, a device in the wireless network can be configured to perform automatic frequency coordination (AFC). The device can accurately determine a geolocation of the device by utilizing global navigation satellite system (GNSS) data and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data. The device can also determine whether the fixed station is in the LOS by utilizing the GNSS data and the LiDAR data. The device can further correct the geolocation and improve an accuracy of the LOS / NLOS detection by using both: the GNSS data and the LiDAR data simultaneously. The device can further control an output power when the fixed station is in the LOS, thereby avoiding the interference.

Abstract: Disclosed methods and systems for efficiently gathering reports from stations coupled to an access point via a wireless network. In some cases, the reports may be attached to block acknowledge frames, which often occur. Alternatively, when multiple stations operate with assigned resource units during a transmission opportunity (TXOP), the reports are embedded in the spare capacity of a physical protocol data units used during the TXOP.

Abstract: Hybrid ranging may be provided. A coverage environment may be divided into a plurality of areas and a corresponding plurality accuracy gradients for each of the plurality of areas may be determined. Passive ranging may be implemented for ones of the plurality of areas that have a high accuracy gradient and one of a high client device density and low client device movement. Active ranging may be implemented for ones of the plurality of areas that have a low client device density. Based on at least one of a level of client device density and movement speed of client devices, switching may be performed between passive ranging and active ranging for ones of the plurality of areas that have at least one of high client device density and high client device movement.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for performing traffic management in a wireless network using predictive traffic identifier (TID)-to-link mapping are described. An example technique includes obtaining one or more metrics associated with communication between a client station (STA) and an access point (AP) in a wireless network. The communication between the client STA and the AP is based on a first TID-to-link map. A second TID-to-link map is determined, based at least in part on evaluating the one or more metrics with a machine learning model. Communications between the client STA and AP are performed, based on the second TID-to-link map.

Abstract: In Wi-Fi 8, backscatter devices (BKDs) may be viewed as part of the 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN). BKDs in a WLAN have limited transmission interactions with a Wi-Fi access point (AP). Onboarding BKDs to the WLAN is described, which allows for the AP and BKD to participate as elements of the same local network, with security controls. The onboarding of the BKD to a WLAN may occur after discovery of the BKD at an AP and includes replacing an Initial Device Identifier (IDevID) on the BKD with a Local Device Identifier (LDevID) in order to provide for secure communications between the BKD and the WLAN.

Abstract: Generating and using differentiated maps for roaming may be provided. One or more access points (APs) collect roaming information associated with a plurality of stations (STAs) in a wireless network. Differentiated roaming maps are generated based on the roaming information, wherein each differentiated roaming map of the plurality of differentiated roaming maps corresponds to a respective type and indicates roaming patterns for STAs associated with that respective type. A first AP receives a roaming recommendation request from a first STA and determines a roaming recommendation indicating a second AP for the first STA to roam to based on a first differentiated roaming map from the plurality of differentiated roaming maps corresponding to a type of the first STA The first AP then provides the roaming recommendation to the first STA.

Abstract: Described herein is a system that adjusts how frequently devices rotate MAC addresses. A wireless access point includes one or more memories and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the one or more memories. The one or more processors, individually or collectively, perform an operation that includes assigning a user device to a first group such that the user device rotates a MAC address of the user device based on an epoch duration of the first group, determining that a network security threat level increased, and in response to the network security threat level increasing, reducing the epoch duration to a reduced epoch duration such that the user device rotates the MAC address based on the reduced epoch duration.

Abstract: A Basic Service Set (BSS) Transition Management (BTM) request reason codes and augmented response mechanism may be provided. A BTM request recommending a BSS transition for a station may be created. The BTM request may include at least one suggested Access Point (AP) for the BSS transition and a reason code for recommending the BSS transition. Then the BTM request may be sent to a station.

Abstract: Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput (L4S) latency improvements may be provided. Improving L4S can include determining traffic in a L4S queue has crossed above a first threshold. In response to determining the traffic in the L4S queue has crossed above the first threshold, a priority of the L4S queue is increased. When it is determined the traffic in the L4S queue has crossed above a second threshold, a congestion notification is sent.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprises causing, by a network controller device, a first access point (AP) device to initiate a reverse sounding operation comprising wirelessly requesting a mobile constrained network device to transmit a null data packet (NDP) at a first transmission interval, wirelessly receiving the NDP at the first transmission interval, and generating a reception report describing reception of the NDP and including beamforming information; causing, by the network controller device, a second AP device to generate a corresponding reception report describing a corresponding wireless detection of the NDP at the first transmission interval; and causing, by the network controller device, the mobile constrained network device to connect to a selected one of the first AP device or the second AP device for an identified data flow based on the respective reception reports from the first and second AP devices.

Abstract: A system and a method to delegate out-of-band (OOB) management of a shared ultra-wideband (UWB) clock. The system may comprise a tagged device with a UWB tag and multiple anchors. The tagged device may be configured to establish at least one OOB communication link with at least one anchor, transmit UWB compatibility information to multiple anchors, establish a UWB communication links with the anchors, and exchange OOB synchronization parameters and UWB synchronization parameters with the anchors. Further, the tagged device may be configured to define new instructions for ranging round operations based at least in part upon the OOB synchronization parameters and the UWB synchronization parameters, update existing instructions with the new instructions in the ranging round operations, and perform the ranging round in accordance with the updated instructions.

Abstract: Techniques for improved networking are provided. An access point (AP) determines an AP duty cycle based at least in part on transmission activity of a station (STA) associated to the AP. The AP duty cycle is signaled via one or more beacon frames transmitted by the AP. The AP exchanges data in accordance with the AP duty cycle, comprising exchanging data with the STA during one or more active periods indicated by the AP duty cycle, and sleeping during one or more inactive periods indicated by the AP duty cycle.

Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and processes for calibrating clock signals of network devices are described herein. A device can initiate a ranging procedure with a reference device for synchronizing a clock signal of the device. The ranging procedure may utilize Fine Time Measurement (FTM), Ultra-Wide band (UWB), or similar protocols. The device can also synchronize the clock signal based on detection of ambient interference events. The device may also receive Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data from a satellite and determine a pseudo range for the corresponding satellite based on the synchronized clock signal. The device may further transmit the GNSS data to a location engine. The location engine may aggregate the GNSS data received from a plurality of devices and determine a geolocation of the plurality of devices based on the aggregated GNSS data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic asset monitoring and power management in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure are described herein. An asset tracking device comprises a processor, a motion sensor, a network interface, and an asset monitoring logic that is configured to monitor a power metric associated with the asset tracking device and modify a sensor sampling parameter based on the power metric. The logic applies a linear interpolation algorithm to reconstruct data gaps resulting from reduced sampling frequencies. Furthermore, the logic determines a confidence metric associated with a motion state based on motion data captured by the sensor and activates a specific transmission mode selected from a plurality of transmission modes, such as Bluetooth Low Energy or Ultra-Wideband, based on the confidence metric satisfying a precision condition.

Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-modal occupancy detection using active asset tags are described that utilize existing network infrastructure and battery-powered tags to perform environmental sensing without dedicated motion sensors. An active asset tag equipped with an accelerometer and wireless transceivers monitors its physical state to distinguish between self-motion and environmental occupancy. When stationary, the tag analyzes signal characteristics, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) attenuation or Ultra-Wideband (UWB) channel impulse responses, using an onboard artificial intelligence engine to detect human presence. The system also employs a bistatic radar framework where access points measure multipath reflections from tag transmissions to locate and count occupants. To optimize power consumption, a hybrid sensing logic utilizes low-power BLE scanning to trigger high-precision UWB ranging only when anomalies are detected.

Abstract: A backscatter communication device assistant may be provided. A computing device may designate a client device as a backscatter communication device assistant. Next, a report indicating a location of a backscatter communication device may be received from the backscatter communication device assistant. Then the backscatter communication device may be caused to receive energy. Data originating from the backscatter communication device may then be received.