Abstract: A hybrid network device can implement a frame delivery path selection mechanism for communicating with other network devices in a hybrid communication network. In one embodiment, the hybrid network device determines a preferred network interface among a plurality of network interfaces of the hybrid network device for communicating with a second network device. The hybrid network device determines an address associated with the preferred network interface of the hybrid network device. The hybrid network device transmits an address announcement message comprising an indication of the address associated with the preferred network interface from the hybrid network device to the second network device to cause the second network device to use the address associated with the preferred network interface for communicating with the hybrid network device.

Abstract: A hybrid network device can implement functionality to detect a change in a packet route associated with one or more packets sharing a common route, and to manage out-of-order packet arrival. In a hybrid communication network, a first network device can communicate with a second network device via a plurality of packet routes. The first network device can detect one or more route change indicators that are indicative of a change in a packet route between the first network device and the second network device from a first packet route to a second packet route based, at least in part, on a plurality of packets received from the second network device. Based on the route change indicators, it may be determined whether the plurality of packets were received according to a predetermined order and if the plurality of packets should be re-ordered based on the predetermined order.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing data throughput for a wireless USB system that includes wire adapters that wirelessly transmit data between a host system and a USB enabled device.

Abstract: A simple connect setup function for hybrid networks is provided that allows a user to add devices optionally having a number of different network interfaces (e.g., that facilitate communications using different network technologies or protocols) to a hybrid network in a single, simplified operation that alleviates the need for the user to individually connect and/or configure a multitude of different network interfaces. The simple connect setup function also alleviates the need for the user to know on which devices the simple connect setup function must be activated for successful simple connect setup.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a passphrase-based security setup for a hybrid network including multiple network interfaces configured for communicating over one or more communication media are provided. The method includes receiving a passphrase from a user at a network interface of the multiple network interfaces. The received passphrase is then used for authenticating the device for one or more network interfaces. The authentication can be performed irrespective of a communication medium used by the network interfaces.

Abstract: A simple connect setup function for hybrid networks is provided that allows a user to add devices optionally having a number of different network interfaces (e.g., that facilitate communications using different network technologies or protocols) to a hybrid network in a single, simplified operation that alleviates the need for the user to individually connect and/or configure a multitude of different network interfaces. The simple connect setup function also alleviates the need for the user to know on which devices the simple connect setup function must be activated for successful simple connect setup.

Abstract: A hybrid network device can implement functionality to detect a change in a packet route associated with one or more packets sharing a common route, and to manage out-of-order packet arrival. In a hybrid communication network, a first network device can communicate with a second network device via a plurality of packet routes. The first network device can detect one or more route change indicators that are indicative of a change in a packet route between the first network device and the second network device from a first packet route to a second packet route based, at least in part, on a plurality of packets received from the second network device. Based on the route change indicators, it may be determined whether the plurality of packets were received according to a predetermined order and if the plurality of packets should be re-ordered based on the predetermined order.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a passphrase-based security setup for a hybrid network including multiple network interfaces configured for communicating over one or more communication media are provided. The method includes receiving a passphrase from a user at a network interface of the multiple network interfaces. The received passphrase is then used for authenticating the device for one or more network interfaces. The authentication can be performed irrespective of a communication medium used by the network interfaces.

Abstract: A simple connect setup function for hybrid networks is provided that allows a user to add devices optionally having a number of different network interfaces (e.g., that facilitate communications using different network technologies or protocols) to a hybrid network in a single, simplified operation that alleviates the need for the user to individually connect and/or configure a multitude of different network interfaces. The simple connect setup function also alleviates the need for the user to know on which devices the simple connect setup function must be activated for successful simple connect setup.

Abstract: A simple connect setup function for hybrid networks is provided that allows a user to add devices optionally having a number of different network interfaces (e.g., that facilitate communications using different network technologies or protocols) to a hybrid network in a single, simplified operation that alleviates the need for the user to individually connect and/or configure a multitude of different network interfaces. The simple connect setup function also alleviates the need for the user to know on which devices the simple connect setup function must be activated for successful simple connect setup.

Abstract: A hybrid network device can implement a frame delivery path selection mechanism for communicating with other network devices in a hybrid communication network. In one embodiment, the hybrid network device determines a preferred network interface among a plurality of network interfaces of the hybrid network device for communicating with a second network device. The hybrid network device determines an address associated with the preferred network interface of the hybrid network device. The hybrid network device transmits an address announcement message comprising an indication of the address associated with the preferred network interface from the hybrid network device to the second network device to cause the second network device to use the address associated with the preferred network interface for communicating with the hybrid network device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing data throughput for a wireless USB system that includes wire adapters that wirelessly transmit data between a host system and a USB enabled device.

Abstract: This invention provides a Wireless USB hub that includes a first port configured to communicate with a wired USB enabled device, a second port configured to communicate with a first wireless USB enabled device, and a controller that detects the wired USB enabled device and presents the wired USB enabled device as a native wireless USB enabled device to the first wireless USB enabled device.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for detection and avoidance of victim services in ultra-wideband systems is provided. A detect and avoid module may calculate power averages of OFDM tones. The power of tones may then be measured and compared with power averages of corresponding tones. If a measured tone power exceeds an average power of a corresponding tone by a dynamic threshold, the tone may be identified as associated with an interferer. The threshold may be inversely related to the gain level of an automatic gain control module. The ultra-wideband subsystem may be configured with known bands of victim services of other RF systems, and a tone identified as associated with an interferer that is within a known victim service band may be identified as a victim service. The UWB subsystem may attenuate or otherwise suppress transmission within the victim service band to avoid interfering with the victim service.

Abstract: A wireless network comprises at least one access point and a plurality of wireless stations which may communicate with the access point. The access point generates and transmits a first frame to the wireless stations. The first frame defines a time interval during which each of the wireless stations having data for transmission may attempt to send a second frame. The second frame informs the access point of the traffic categories or streams the data belongs to and the time amounts needed to transmit the data belonging to the indicated traffic categories or traffic streams. The time interval thus defines a pre-designated time window during which only second frames used to request transmission times for buffered data may be sent by wireless stations. The access point then may grant transmission times to those wireless stations that have indicated that they have data to transmit to transmit their data in a controlled fashion.