Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and processes are described herein that can reduce network communication overhead by reducing data that is sent. This reduction in data can be achieved by reducing the requests for data related to the buffers of one or more network devices. This buffer status data reduction can be achieved by predicting the current status of the buffers in other network devices. When the buffer predictions are sufficient, the need to request or poll for buffer status reports can be reduced. The buffer predictions can be evaluated through one or more confidence levels. These buffer predictions and confidence levels can be generated by one or more machine learning processes that are configured to operate on one or more network devices. Based on the confidence levels of the predictions, the number of buffer status report polls and of any unsolicited buffer service reports can be reduced.

Abstract: Devices, networks, systems, methods, and processes for polling a plurality of ambient power devices and generating one or more charging schedule for the plurality of ambient power devices are described herein. An Access Point (AP) can transmit an energy poll trigger frame to one or more ambient power devices. The one or more ambient power devices can transmit one or more energy poll frames in response to the energy poll trigger frame. The one or more energy poll frames can be indicative of one or more energy parameters associated with the one or more ambient power devices. The AP can generate one or more charging schedules for the one or more ambient power devices based on the one or more energy parameters. The AP may generate and transmit one or more charging frames based on the one or more charging schedules to charge the one or more ambient power devices.

Abstract: Devices, networks, systems, methods, and processes for scheduling transmissions from a plurality of ambient power devices are described herein. An Access Point (AP) may determine whether one or more ambient power devices are overlapping or non-overlapping based on one or more device characteristics associated with the one or more ambient power devices. The AP may transmit, to a wireless device, a charging instruction signal based on the one or more device characteristics. The one or more ambient power devices may receive one or more charging frames from the wireless device. The wireless device can receive one or more uplink frames and relay the one or more uplink frames to the AP. The AP may record the one or more charging frames, generate one or more charging profiles for the one or more ambient power devices, and develop an energy management strategy based on the one or more charging profiles.

Abstract: A first access point of a wireless network minimizes Media Access Control (MAC) address collisions in the wireless network. The first access point receives an association request from a first wireless device. The association request identifies a first MAC address of the first wireless device. The first access point determines whether a second wireless device is associated with the wireless network using the first MAC address. Responsive to a determination that the second wireless device is associated with a second access point of the wireless network, the first access point obtains a virtual MAC address for the first wireless device. The first access point translates between the first MAC address and the virtual MAC address for network traffic of the first wireless device.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, methods, and processes for managing roaming actions in a wireless network. The embodiments utilize a machine learning model to generate roaming recommendations based on a plurality of roaming-related metrics. The metrics include data about the current network conditions, the station's previous roaming experiences, and the capabilities of potential roaming target candidates. The roaming recommendations can be provided to a station by an access point (AP). The station can then attempt to perform a roaming action based on the recommendations. After the attempt, the station transmits a roaming feedback to the AP, which includes data about the success or failure of the roaming action and any additional relevant data. In case the station rejects the roaming recommendations, the station may also provide a feedback indicating the rejection. The feedback is utilized to update the machine learning model, thereby improving the accuracy of future roaming recommendations.

Abstract: A trigger to enable data traffic replication in a wireless network may be provided. A data packet comprising a Differentiated Service Code Point (DSCP) field in a header may be received. A determination may be made that the data packet comprises a candidate traffic for bi-casting. In response to determining that the data packet comprises the candidate traffic for bi-casting, a flag may be set in the DSCP field in the header of the data packet. The flag triggers bi-casting of the data packet. The data packet may be sent to a destination device.

Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and processes for enhancement of security measurement in Open Roaming network are described herein. Typically, in Open Roaming networks access nodes do not have the information whether a user device is a trusted device and accesses the network based on authentication by an Identity Provider (IdP). To address these issues, access nodes may be configured to generate a trust score for the user device based on their monitored activities on the network. The access node may share the trust score with the IdP. The IdP may receive one or more trust scores for the user device and generates a global trust score for the user device. The IdP further shares the global trust score with Identity Federation. During a re-association attempt, a new access node may grant or deny the network access to the user device based on the received global trust score of the user device.

Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a method for providing connectivity between a remote source and a control room is disclosed. The method includes: receiving a request to connect the remote source and the control room; and in response to receiving the request, determining an input/output mapping between the remote source and the control room. The input/output mapping is based on a first profile information associated with the remote source and a second profile information associated with the control room. The method further includes: based on the determined input/output mapping, enabling a connection between the remote source and the control room.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, methods, and processes for managing roaming actions in a wireless network. The embodiments utilize a machine learning model to generate roaming recommendations based on a plurality of roaming-related metrics. The metrics include data about the current network conditions, the station's previous roaming experiences, and the capabilities of potential roaming target candidates. The roaming recommendations can be provided to a station by an access point (AP). The station can then attempt to perform a roaming action based on the recommendations. After the attempt, the station transmits a roaming feedback to the AP, which includes data about the success or failure of the roaming action and any additional relevant data. In case the station rejects the roaming recommendations, the station may also provide a feedback indicating the rejection. The feedback is utilized to update the machine learning model, thereby improving the accuracy of future roaming recommendations.

Abstract: Techniques for an endpoint device on Earth to communicate with both a terrestrial network and with a satellite network are described. By communicating with the terrestrial network, the endpoint device is able to determine its approximate location. Then, using ephemeris data for the satellite network, the endpoint device further determines when one or more satellites of the satellite network are likely to be overhead. The endpoint device then transmits information to the satellite network at the determined time. By leveraging the location information gathered from the terrestrial network, the endpoint device limits its transmissions to the satellite network to only those times when a satellite is likely to receive the transmissions, thereby conserving battery power and extending the lifespan for the endpoint device.

Abstract: Wi-Fi energy harvesting typically relies on access points to transmit energy frames and lacks the capability of direct power sharing between wireless clients. To address this, devices, systems, methods, and processes for facilitating peer-to-peer (P2P) wireless charging are described herein. A client device in a network transmits a charging ability indication and receives, based on the charging ability indication, a charging association request from a peer device. The peer device may transmit the charging association request based on a current power level of the peer device. The client device establishes a charging session with the peer device based on the charging association request, and transmits, based on the established charging session, one or more charging frames to the peer device. The client device may establish the charging session with the peer device with or without an assistance from an AP.

Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and processes for discovering and onboarding network devices are described herein. Integrating device discovery and onboarding mechanisms in a network device, especially in the presence of legacy devices, is a complex challenge. A device discovery logic, configured in a network device, facilitates transmission of a discovery frame comprising one or more bitmasks. Each bitmask is associated with a corresponding response slot and also has a unique identifier pattern or sub-pattern. Devices having device identifiers that match these bitmasks respond in designated response slots. If no response is received in any response slot, the discovery frame is retransmitted by adjusting a transmission power or a new discovery frame with new bitmasks is transmitted. Additionally, the network device can energize ambient power devices using radio frequency signals before transmitting the discovery frame.

Abstract: Devices, networks, systems, methods, and processes for providing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) handover recommendations to a client device are provided herein. In order to provide a UWB handover recommendation, a network device may perform a UWB ranging operation against the client device. Upon performing the UWB ranging operation, the network device may select a UWB-enabled AP for a subsequent UWB ranging operation. Further, the network device may transmit, to the client device, the UWB handover recommendation including an indication of a proposed handover to the UWB-enabled AP in order to inform the client device about the UWB-enabled AP. Accordingly, the client device may not struggle in identifying and selecting the UWB-enabled AP for performing the subsequent UWB ranging operation.

Abstract: Devices, networks, systems, methods, and processes for polling a plurality of ambient power devices and generating one or more charging schedule for the plurality of ambient power devices are described herein. An Access Point (AP) can transmit an energy poll trigger frame to one or more ambient power devices. The one or more ambient power devices can transmit one or more energy poll frames in response to the energy poll trigger frame. The one or more energy poll frames can be indicative of one or more energy parameters associated with the one or more ambient power devices. The AP can generate one or more charging schedules for the one or more ambient power devices based on the one or more energy parameters. The AP may generate and transmit one or more charging frames based on the one or more charging schedules to charge the one or more ambient power devices.

Abstract: Devices, networks, systems, methods, and processes for scheduling transmissions from a plurality of ambient power devices are described herein. An Access Point (AP) may determine whether one or more ambient power devices are overlapping or non-overlapping based on one or more device characteristics associated with the one or more ambient power devices. The AP may transmit, to a wireless device, a charging instruction signal based on the one or more device characteristics. The one or more ambient power devices may receive one or more charging frames from the wireless device. The wireless device can receive one or more uplink frames and relay the one or more uplink frames to the AP. The AP may record the one or more charging frames, generate one or more charging profiles for the one or more ambient power devices, and develop an energy management strategy based on the one or more charging profiles.

Abstract: Existing peer-to-peer (P2P) communication strategies in a wireless network often lead to network inefficiency and a poor user experience. To address this, devices, systems, methods, and processes for facilitating Access Network Query Protocol (ANQP) based assistance for P2P communications are described herein. A client device may be configured with a P2P exchange logic that transmits a P2P service request. The P2P service request is transmitted via ANQP request message. The client device may receive a list of one or more basic service set identifiers (BSSIDs) based on the transmitted P2P service request. The client device may select a BSSID based on the list of one or more BSSIDs and transmit a P2P scheduling request to an AP associated with the selected BSSID. The AP associated with the selected BSSID in turn responds with a P2P scheduling grant in order to activate P2P communication.

Abstract: Devices and methods for augmenting wireless environment reporting are provided. The information provided by 802.11k reports may have limited functionality, as they do not offer extended details that could be beneficial to the network infrastructure. Augmented wireless environment reporting allows network devices and client devices to request for Wireless Environment Reports (WERs) based on several augmented parameters. A device, such as a network device or a client device, generates a WER request including at least one of a condition, a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) technology specification, a non-IEEE 802.11 technology specification, or an element restriction and transmits the WER request to another device such as a client station. The other devices generates the WER with augmented information as requested and transmits to the device. The information included in the WER report may be processed and utilized to perform network analytics, network management tasks, and other functions useful to the network infrastructure.

Abstract: Devices, networks, systems, methods, and processes for scheduling transmissions from a plurality of ambient power devices are described herein. An Access Point (AP) can detect one or more ambient power devices and retrieve one or more device identifiers associated with the one or more ambient power devices. The AP can determine one or more transmission durations associated with the one or more ambient power devices. The AP may generate at least one control frame based on the one or more device identifiers and the one or more transmission durations. In that, the AP can insert, based on the one or more transmission durations, one or more padding bits in the at least one control frame to charge or trigger the one or more ambient power devices. The AP can coordinate with a relay or a wireless device to schedule uplink transmissions from the one or more ambient power devices.

Abstract: Devices, networks, systems, methods, and processes for performing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) ranging to select the next optimal AP for Wi-Fi roaming are provided herein. In order to perform the UWB ranging, a client device may receive an action frame from an AP with which the client device is currently associated. The action frame may indicate the client device to perform UWB validation to one or more neighboring APs of the AP. Further, the client device may perform, based on the action frame, the UWB ranging to the neighboring APs. Furthermore, the client device may select, based on the UWB ranging, the next optimal AP among the neighboring APs that enables the client device to maintain a stable connection with a network while the client device performs the Wi-Fi roaming. Accordingly, the client device may not suffer from connection failures or connection delays while the client device performs the Wi-Fi roaming.

Abstract: Devices, networks, systems, methods, and processes for charging a plurality of ambient power devices are described herein. An ambient power device can include an energy storage. The ambient power device can reserve an amount of charge of the energy storage for generating and transmitting a recharge signal. The ambient power device may generate the recharge signal when a current charge level of the energy storage falls below a threshold charge level indicative of the reserved charge. The recharge signal can be indicative of requiring charging the energy storage immediately. The ambient power device can determine one or more Access Points (APs) that are closest or that have highest signal strengths. The ambient power device may transmit the recharge signal to the one or more APs and receive a charging signal from the one or more APs. The charging signal may be utilized to recharge the energy storage.