Abstract: Alternative network access for a mobile device having a first radio and a second radio, or in some cases, only one radio can include using a first radio in a first connection with a first access point. Whether to establish a second connection with a second access point using a second radio is determined. The determination is based on a first set of access conditions associated with the first access point and a second set of access conditions associated with the second access point. The second connection is established with the second access point using the second radio based on the determining, which indicates establishing the second connection.

Abstract: A wireless communication device with a plurality of radios and a plurality of configurable antenna systems. Determining a plurality of transmit and receive signal quality metrics for connections between the wireless communication device and a plurality of stations for a plurality of radios and configurable antenna systems in a plurality of configurations. Determining a connection matrix that includes the transmit and receive signal quality. Selecting antenna configurations for the configurable antennas using the connection matrix.

Abstract: An access point for wireless transmission of packets to user devices includes an application module and a radio module. If the radio module fails to successfully transmit a packet to a user device, the application module takes the packet from its queue and places it in the radio buffer for retransmission. This greatly increases the speed of retransmission. The application module can obtain information on the success of transmitting the packet directly from the radio module.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a MIMO radio with antenna signal combiners are presented. In one embodiment, a (MIMO) radio system for use in a multi-path environment is described. The system includes a plurality of antenna subsystems, each subsystem comprising two or more antennas and a combiner configured to combine signals received via the two or more antennas in a ratio. The system further includes a radio for each of the plurality of antenna subsystems configured to demodulate the combined signal and a MIMO processor configured to produce a single data stream from the demodulated signals.

Abstract: A method of operating a wireless access point having a configurable antenna system includes determining a transmission signal quality metric for a first station with the configurable antenna system in a first configuration, determining a transmission signal quality metric for a second station with the configurable antenna system in the first configuration, determining a transmission signal quality metric for a first station with the configurable antenna system in a second configuration, determining a transmission signal quality metric for a second station with the configurable antenna system in the second configuration, determining a viable set of antenna configurations for which the signal quality metric of each of the stations meets a minimum criteria and configuring the configurable antenna system to a configuration in the viable set when the wireless access point is not transmitting.

Abstract: A method of operating a wireless access point having a configurable antenna system includes determining a transmission signal quality metric for a first station with the configurable antenna system in a first configuration, determining a transmission signal quality metric for a second station with the configurable antenna system in the first configuration, determining a transmission signal quality metric for a first station with the configurable antenna system in a second configuration, determining a transmission signal quality metric for a second station with the configurable antenna system in the second configuration, determining a viable set of antenna configurations for which the signal quality metric of each of the stations meets a minimum criteria and configuring the configurable antenna system to a configuration in the viable set when the wireless access point is not transmitting.

Abstract: An access point for wireless transmission of packets to user devices includes an application module and a radio module. If the radio module fails to successfully transmit a packet to a user device, the application module takes the packet from its queue and places it in the radio buffer for retransmission. This greatly increases the speed of retransmission. The application module can obtain information on the success of transmitting the packet directly from the radio module.

Abstract: A wireless communication device with a plurality of radios and a plurality of configurable antenna systems. Determining a plurality of transmit and receive signal quality metrics for connections between the wireless communication device and a plurality of stations for a plurality of radios and configurable antenna systems in a plurality of configurations. Determining a connection matrix that includes the transmit and receive signal quality. Selecting antenna configurations for the configurable antennas using the connection matrix.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a wireless communication device having a switched multi-beam antenna and methods for manufacturing the same are described. One system and method includes a plurality of antenna of elements. Groups of the antenna elements cooperate to form active one or more antenna elements while other groups of the antenna elements cooperate to form a reflector for the active antenna elements. This creates a directed transmission or direction of positive gain for the antenna system. The same group of antenna elements can be switched so that other antenna elements cooperate to form the active element while another group forms a reflector for the active elements thereby providing a different direction of positive gain. The system can be used for various wireless communication protocols and at various frequency ranges.

Abstract: A method of operating a wireless access point having a configurable antenna system includes determining a transmission signal quality metric for a first station with the configurable antenna system in a first configuration, determining a transmission signal quality metric for a second station with the configurable antenna system in the first configuration, determining a transmission signal quality metric for a first station with the configurable antenna system in a second configuration, determining a transmission signal quality metric for a second station with the configurable antenna system in the second configuration, determining a viable set of antenna configurations for which the signal quality metric of each of the stations meets a minimum criteria and configuring the configurable antenna system to a configuration in the viable set when the wireless access point is not transmitting.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a wireless communication device having a switched multi-beam antenna and methods for manufacturing the same are described. One system and method includes a plurality of antenna of elements. Groups of the antenna elements cooperate to form active one or more antenna elements while other groups of the antenna elements cooperate to form a reflector for the active antenna elements. This creates a directed transmission or direction of positive gain for the antenna system. The same group of antenna elements can be switched so that other antenna elements cooperate to form the active element while another group forms a reflector for the active elements thereby providing a different direction of positive gain. The system can be used for various wireless communication protocols and at various frequency ranges.

Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a common reflector and multiple monopole type antenna elements positioned on a ground plane and fed with a switch assembly. The switch assembly is capable of feeding individual antennas as well as combining multiple antennas for improved radiation pattern coverage. Multiple antenna elements are placed around the common reflector to cover sectors of space around the antenna assembly to provide transmission and reception of radio frequency (RF) signals for mobile communication devices in a wireless network. The ground plane can be grounded or capacitively coupled to an existing circuit board or metal surface, allowing for reduced ground plane dimensions.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for retrofitting wireless devices to control a direction-agile antenna. Alternative solutions include pulse code modulating either the RF signal or a DC bias applied to the RF signal or by applying a PCM signal to the existing LED indicator light which is sensed at an optical receiver.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying individuals, accessing and updating background information and directing appropriate personal interactions through use of an automatically readable tag, such as an RFID tag. Information encoded on the tag is communicated to a computer system that has a database, wherein identification information encoded on the tag is used as a key to retrieve the relevant background information and communicate that information to a portable display device. The system also takes a photograph of the individual being identified and automatically sends the photograph to the portable display device.

Abstract: Digital cameras are arranged at points of interest in a recreational venue to automatically photograph individuals participating in activities at such points in response to detection of identifying parameters uniquely to corresponding to respective individuals, such as respective radio frequency identification (RFID) tag code. The photographs are automatically transmitted for storage in a database from which they may be accessed for viewing or printing upon presentation and recognition of the identifying parameter.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed to access different forms of audio, video or other digital entertainment content, for example, content that is stored on a home PC or in audio, video or other storage devices, or content that is made available through a transmission, streaming or download. A method and system according to the present disclosure will facilitate access to this content and its distribution to appropriate audio, video or other digital devices for playback. The method and system allows end users to access their content without having to physically go to the device or system that stores or first receives the content. They can have it delivered to wherever they would like to listen, view or otherwise enjoy or consume the content. It further allows for a very intuitive, visual and convenient way to organize and manage digital content.

Abstract: A method and system used to assist buyers interested in renting, leasing, acquiring, or selling real property in the selection of appropriate real estate properties and facilitating the cooperation among various parties that contribute to the selection, transaction, and associated services. The method can use among other things a database of properties and associated information, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies, Geographic Information Services (GIS) functions on a mobile device, a wireless communications network and handheld device, a suit of analytical tools, audio recording and playback capabilities; and personalized web portal functions.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying individuals, accessing and updating background information regarding such individuals and directing appropriate personal interaction with the individuals. Presence of the individual may be detected by recognition of a biometric feature or by use of an automatically readable tag, such as an RFID tag. Information regarding the individual, such as a unique code corresponding to that individual, may be communicated to a computer system that has a database in connection with which the code is used as a key to retrieve relevant background information, which is then communicated over a wireless link to a portable display device. The system may also automatically capture an image of an individual being identified and may then transmit that image over a wireless link to the portable display device. Various systems may employ multiple RFID scanners, facial recognition, various image capture devices, and multiple portable display devices, such as PDA's.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying individuals, accessing and updating background information and directing appropriate personal interactions through use of an automatically readable tag, such as an RFID tag. Information encoded on the tag is communicated to a computer system that has a database, wherein identification information encoded on the tag is used as a key to retrieve the relevant background information and communicate that information to a portable display device. The system also takes a photograph of the individual being identified and automatically sends the photograph to the portable display device.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying individuals, accessing and updating background information regarding such individuals and directing appropriate personal interaction with the individuals through use of an automatically readable tag, such as an RFID tag. Information encoded on the tag is communicated to a computer system that has a database in connection with which identification information encoded on the tag is used as a key to retrieve relevant background information, which is then communicated to a portable display device. The system may also automatically capture an image of an individual being identified and may then transmit the image over a wireless link to the portable display device. The system may employ multiple RFID scanners, various image capture devices, and multiple portable display devices, such as PDA's.