Patents by Inventor Laura Bridge
Laura Bridge 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: 10068072Abstract: An identity verification system enables the identity of an individual to be verified to others using the internet. An initial identification ceremony is recorded in which the user performs instructions that cannot be known in advance, such as reading text that cannot be anticipated. The initial ceremony can be replayed and authenticated by individuals who already personally know the user. Alternatively, the identity of the user in the initial ceremony can be authenticated using other existing techniques such as KBA. A secondary instruction ceremony is subsequently performed when identity verification is required in order to authorize a directive or transaction. In the secondary instruction ceremony the user performs unforeseeable instructions such as reading text that cannot be anticipated and reading aloud an indication of the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Inventors: Anthony Alan Jeffree, Gary Vacon, Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge, Roger Pfister
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Patent number: 8532063Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Piccata Fund Limited Liability CompanyInventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Publication number: 20130121205Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7986956Abstract: Operation of a mobile voice client utilizing a WLAN for access is enhanced by controlling the rate at which transmission power is changed by the access point with which the mobile voice client is associated. The access point calculates a target transmit power level based at least in-part on the distance to the nearest fixed position wireless device and the distance to the mobile voice client. The access point then determines whether the target transmit power level differs from a current transmit power level. If the target transmit power level is greater than the current transmit power level, the current transmit power level is increased at a first controlled, non-instantaneous rate such as 1 dB per second. If the target transmit power level is less than the current transmit power level, the current transmit power level is decreased at a second controlled, non-instantaneous rate such as 1 dB per second.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Laura Bridge, Floyd Backes, Roger Durand, David Hill
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Patent number: 7965686Abstract: When a station is within range of at least one AP that advertises load information and at least one AP that does not advertise load information, the station selects the best AP in terms of probable data rate. The probable data rate is determined based on signal strength and mode by indexing into a predefined table or by utilizing an algorithm. The selection may be skewed in favor of APs which advertise load information.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Laura Bridge, David Hill, Lawrence V. Stefani
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Patent number: 7505441Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7502347Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7366169Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7307976Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7307972Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7274930Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7274945Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Autocell Laboratories Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7263369Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Autocell Laboratories IncInventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7248574Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7248882Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Publication number: 20070116034Abstract: Operation of a mobile voice client utilizing a WLAN for access is enhanced by controlling the rate at which transmission power is changed by the access point with which the mobile voice client is associated. The access point calculates a target transmit power level based at least in-part on the distance to the nearest fixed position wireless device and the distance to the mobile voice client. The access point then determines whether the target transmit power level differs from a current transmit power level. If the target transmit power level is greater than the current transmit power level, the current transmit power level is increased at a first controlled, non-instantaneous rate such as 1 dB per second. If the target transmit power level is less than the current transmit power level, the current transmit power level is decreased at a second controlled, non-instantaneous rate such as 1 dB per second.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Laura Bridge, Floyd Backes, Roger Durand, David Hill
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Patent number: 7167696Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7149519Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7146166Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, IncInventors: Floyd Backes, Gary Vacon, Paul Callahan, William Hawe, Laura Bridge
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Patent number: 7076220Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Autocell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Floyd Backes, Laura Bridge