System and methods include obtaining data, over the Internet, associated with a plurality of Wi-Fi networks each Wi-Fi network having one or more access points and each Wi-Fi network being associated with a customer of one or more service providers; aggregating and filtering the data; analyzing the aggregated and filtered data for Wi-Fi metric based alarms, each Wi-Fi metric based alarm being associated with detection of one of an offline Wi-Fi network of the plurality of Wi-Fi networks, an offline node of the Wi-Fi network, instability of the Wi-Fi network, congestion in the Wi-Fi network, and interference in the Wi-Fi network; determining the Wi-Fi metric based alarms based on the analyzing; and performing one or more actions based on the determined Wi-Fi metric based alarms.
H04L 41/5041 - Network service management, e.g. ensuring proper service fulfilment according to agreements characterised by the time relationship between creation and deployment of a service
H04L 41/0253 - Exchanging or transporting network management information using the InternetEmbedding network management web servers in network elementsWeb-services-based protocols using browsers or web-pages for accessing management information
H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
H04L 41/147 - Network analysis or design for predicting network behaviour
H04L 41/22 - Arrangements for maintenance, administration or management of data switching networks, e.g. of packet switching networks comprising specially adapted graphical user interfaces [GUI]
H04L 43/045 - Processing captured monitoring data, e.g. for logfile generation for graphical visualisation of monitoring data
H04L 43/0876 - Network utilisation, e.g. volume of load or congestion level
System and methods include obtaining Wi-Fi network data, over the Internet, associated with a plurality of Wi-Fi networks each Wi-Fi network having one or more access points and each Wi-Fi network being associated with a customer of one or more service providers and obtaining customer data for each customer associated with the plurality of Wi-Fi networks, the customer data including call-ins made by customers; aggregating and filtering the data; analyzing the aggregated and filtered data including correlating the call-ins made by customers to the Wi-Fi network data; predicting customer call-ins based on correlations made between the call-ins made by customers and the Wi-Fi network data; and initiating a customer outreach workflow prior to a predicted customer call-in.
H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
H04L 41/0253 - Exchanging or transporting network management information using the InternetEmbedding network management web servers in network elementsWeb-services-based protocols using browsers or web-pages for accessing management information
H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
H04L 41/147 - Network analysis or design for predicting network behaviour
H04L 41/22 - Arrangements for maintenance, administration or management of data switching networks, e.g. of packet switching networks comprising specially adapted graphical user interfaces [GUI]
H04L 43/045 - Processing captured monitoring data, e.g. for logfile generation for graphical visualisation of monitoring data
H04L 43/0876 - Network utilisation, e.g. volume of load or congestion level
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel functional, computerized testing framework for testing and configuring WiFi sensing applications, devices and/or environments. WiFi sensing technology has shown remarkable potential in various fields, including object detection, indoor positioning, environmental monitoring, and more. The disclosed, innovative framework provides a comprehensive, technical solution for WiFi sensing technology by utilizing a suite of testing and configuration tools and methodologies to evaluate the performance and accuracy of WiFi sensing systems in various real-world scenarios. Through controlled experiments and data analysis, the disclosed framework can fine-tune devices and/or application for improved performance of WiFi sensing operations.
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
Goods & Services
Charitable services, namely, the coordination, organization and implementation of programs, projects and community service events aimed at improving the lives of the underserved, underprivileged, impoverished and communities in immediate need Charitable fundraising services
The disclosure describes an antenna that is formed from a continuous material according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the antenna includes a plurality of individual antenna modules each formed from the continuous material. In some embodiments, each antenna module is configured to resonate at a plurality of frequencies. In some embodiments, each antenna module is configured to receive a voltage and/or current from a single feeder. In some embodiments, each of the antenna modules are effectively electrically isolated from each other. In some embodiments, each antenna module includes one or more driven portions and one or more parasitic portions. In some embodiments, the one or more driven portions are configured and/or arranged to induce a voltage in the one or more parasitic portions.
H01Q 19/00 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic
6.
AUTOMATICALLY RECONFIGURABLE ANTENNA CIRCUIT FOR ENABLING OPERATION WITHIN MULTIPLE FREQUENCY BANDS
A wearable ring includes an inner surface and an outer surface; a first antenna component and a second antenna component, each disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface; a first electrical circuit connecting a first end portion of the first antenna component with a first end portion of the second antenna component; and a second electrical circuit connecting a second end portion of the first antenna component with a second end portion of the second antenna component, and wherein, based on configuration of the first electrical circuit and the second electrical circuit, the first antenna component and second antenna component are configured to operate in a given frequency band.
H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies
H01Q 1/08 - Means for collapsing antennas or parts thereof
H01Q 5/48 - Combinations of two or more dipole type antennas
H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
Electrical plugs may include a first conductive pin and a second conductive pin extending from a base structure. A first insulating sleeve may surround a first base portion of the first pin and a second insulating sleeve may surround a second base portion of the second pin. Each of the first insulating sleeve and the second insulating sleeve may have a wall thickness of between about 0.10 mm and about 0.30 mm. Various other related devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
H01R 24/28 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
8.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE, LEARNED CONTROL OF NETWORK AND CONNECTED DEVICES
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized location management framework for deterministically managing, controlling and/or configuring. energy and/or network availability, consumption and/or usage by devices at the location. The disclosed framework operates to find and leverage “green hours” at a location based on the network usage of the devices operating at and/or providing the network for the location (e.g., smart phones connected to a Wi-Fi network at the location and/or an access point (AP) device providing the Wi-Fi network, for example). Accordingly, such identified “green hours” can be identified and leveraged to reduce the location's carbon footprint as well as optimize the network for improved network availability and usage via the connected devices.
Disclosed are systems and methods that via the disclosed functionality, can involve receiving, from a wearable included in a controlled network, data representative of a gesture executed by a wearer of the wearable. The systems and methods may additionally include recognizing, based on the data representative of the gesture, the gesture executed by the wearer. The system and method may also include identifying, via at least one location sensor, a physical location of the wearer. The system and method may also include directing, based on the gesture executed by the wearer and the physical location of the wearer, a management device included in the controlled network to execute a management action. Various other systems, methods, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
In some implementations, a disclosed method may include receiving, from a wearable, data representative of a gesture executed by a wearer of the wearable, and recognizing, based on the data representative of the gesture, the gesture executed by the wearer. The disclosed method may also include identifying, based on the data representative of the gesture, the wearer via a machine learning model trained to identify biomechanical characteristics of wearers based on gesture data. The disclosed method may also include executing, based on the gesture executed by the wearer and identifying of the wearer, a security action directed to a secured device. Various other systems, methods, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
11.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHARED DEVICE USAGE ATTRIBUTION AND CONTROL THEREFROM
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for personalized device management and control. The framework can automatically and dynamically attribute temporal and/or spatial device usage to individuals, which can be leveraged to control how a device operates and/or how applications accessible such devices can operate. Accordingly, as discussed herein, the determined device attribution to specific users, at specific times and/or within specific positions of a location, can provide novel control for how connected devices on a network operate, as well as how the network can operate. Moreover, energy consumption and network connectivity variables can be controlled based on such determined and leveraged attribution.
An access point of a wireless communication network may be configured to receive a solicited wireless communication from an electronic device in response to a request, the solicited wireless communication being transmitted by the electronic device over a channel of the wireless communication network. The access point may extract channel characteristics from the solicited wireless communication, the channel characteristics being timing-dependent effects on the channel associated with the solicited wireless communication. The access point may generate a device fingerprint based at least in part on the channel characteristics, the device fingerprint being specific to hardware of the electronic device. Using the device fingerprint, the access point or another device may determine an identification, indicative of at least one of an identity or a device type, of the electronic device based on a stored device profile representative of at least one authenticated electronic device.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized device management framework that deterministically identifies and applies device warranty policies that manage how devices can be properly used, as well as the real-world and digital circumstances of such usage respective to approved activities subject to a warranty policy review. The disclosed framework can automatically detect a device's connection to a network (e.g., a Wi-Fi network), and based on information related to the device and the established connection, inter alia, determine which type of warranty policy to enact for the device and/or user of the device. The policy determination can effectuate the type of policy, term and/or conditions and exclusions that dictate how the device and/or activity related to the device are covered under the policy, and the real-world/digital manners for which the device can be utilized.
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
H04W 8/18 - Processing of user or subscriber data, e.g. subscribed services, user preferences or user profilesTransfer of user or subscriber data
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Provision of access to the internet Downloadable software for network management, network monitoring, for configuring computer networks, for providing network connectivity, for providing online protection, for enabling user tracking, for providing user connectivity, for optimizing software efficiency, for performing Network Operations Center (NOC) functions, for congestion management, for prioritizing data traffic, and for establishing Network as a Service protocols; Downloadable mobile applications for collection, analysis, and sharing of personal data; Downloadable mobile applications for network management; Downloadable cloud-computing software for network management, network monitoring, for configuring computer networks, for providing network connectivity, for providing online protection, for enabling user tracking, for providing user connectivity, for optimizing software efficiency, for performing Network Operations Center (NOC) functions, for congestion management, for prioritizing data traffic, and for establishing Network as a Service protocols; Downloadable software for wireless equipment for sharing data with the cloud; Downloadable software and mobile applications using artificial intelligence for machine learning; Downloadable electronic newsletters in the field of networks, smart-homes, wireless networking technology, and analytics, trends, and insights related to network usage, device usage, and data analysis; Motion sensors and detectors; Computer hardware, namely, wireless access point (WAP) devices Cloud computing and Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in network management, network monitoring, for configuring computer networks, for providing network connectivity, for providing online protection, for enabling user tracking, for providing user connectivity, for optimizing software efficiency, for performing Network Operations Center (NOC) functions, for congestion management, for prioritizing data traffic, and for establishing Network as a Service protocols; Computer network configuration services; Technical consulting in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) software customization; technical research and consulting in the fields of artificial intelligence software customization and machine learning software customization; Computer monitoring service which tracks hardware performance and processes and sends out historical reports and alerts; Monitoring of computer systems for detecting unauthorized access or data breach; Monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; Electronic monitoring and reporting of motion using computers or sensors; design, deployment and management of wireless computer networks for others
15.
OCCUPANCY DETECTION USING MOVEMENT DETECTION AND WIRELESS NETWORK ACTIVITY
In some implementations, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: classifying motion data and network device usage data in a networked environment; integrating the classified motion data and the network device usage data to create a combined dataset; processing the combined dataset to identify correlations between the motion data and the network device usage data; and using the identified correlations to predict an occupancy state of the environment.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for personalized application control management for a user. The framework can provide dynamically determined, customized application management mechanisms that provide non-native functionality to applications and/or the devices executing thereon to enable, thwart and/or manipulate how applications can be accessed, which features are accessible and/or whether such applications and/or features are accessible via connected network functionality. The comprehensive application optimization framework provides a robust management and control tool that can impart functional operations to manage how devices and/or networks operate respective to applications' access requests, which can be dependent on learned activities corresponding to specific times and/or locations.
In some implementations, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: collecting, by a processor, Wi-Fi sense data (WSD) associated with a client device in a network, wherein the WSD includes wireless characteristics indicative of one of a movement or position of the client device; generating, by the processor, a movement signature for the client device based on the WSD; classifying, by the processor, a fine-grained type of the client device utilizing the movement signature; and storing, by the processor, the fine-grained type in a storage device.
H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel functional, computerized testing framework for an integrated, unified standard testbed for network (e.g., WiFi) devices. In some aspects, the disclosed framework involves components referred to as OpenSync Reference Testbed (OSRT) and Unified Standard Testbed (USTB). OSRT provides a reference testbed for end-to-end (E2E) system testing for firmware release verification (FRV) and for functional unit testing (FUT). USTB corresponds to standard devices, software images, wiring schemes, and the process for setting up and running a functional testbed for networked devices. In some embodiments, OSRT can include a fully assembled USTB with a predetermined number (e.g., three (3)) of reference extenders, which can allow for the testing configuration and functionality discussed herein. The disclosed framework can provide novel functionality for testing, verifying and configuring network equipment and connections for a particular and/or set of software stacks.
Systems and methods for operating a radio system include configuring a first antenna of a plurality of antennas in a wireless device to operate in a configured mode of a plurality of modes, wherein the plurality of modes include a first mode of operating as a quarter wave for operation in a 2.4 GHz band, a second mode of operating as a half wave for operation in a 5 GHz band, and a third mode of operating simultaneous as a half wave and a quarter wave for operation in both the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band; and operating a first radio of a plurality of radios connected to the first antenna in the configured mode of the first antenna.
H01Q 5/50 - Feeding or matching arrangements for broad-band or multi-band operation
H04B 1/00 - Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
H04B 1/48 - Transmit/receive switching in circuits for connecting transmitter and receiver to a common transmission path, e.g. by energy of transmitter
H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
H04L 12/18 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations for broadcast or conference
H04W 4/06 - Selective distribution of broadcast services, e.g. multimedia broadcast multicast service [MBMS]Services to user groupsOne-way selective calling services
H04W 52/14 - Separate analysis of uplink or downlink
H04W 52/18 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters
H04W 52/24 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using SIR [Signal to Interference Ratio] or other wireless path parameters
H04W 52/28 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using user profile, e.g. mobile speed, priority or network state, e.g. standby, idle or non-transmission
H04W 52/36 - Transmission power control [TPC] using constraints in the total amount of available transmission power with a discrete range or set of values, e.g. step size, ramping or offsets
H04W 52/46 - TPC being performed in particular situations in multi-hop networks, e.g. wireless relay networks
H04W 52/50 - TPC being performed in particular situations at the moment of starting communication in a multiple access environment
H04W 52/54 - Signalisation aspects of the TPC commands, e.g. frame structure
H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource
A packaging system for retaining an annular shaped unit in a vertically aligned position relative to a base plane, the packaging system may include a carrier base including a first receptacle, and a retaining member including a second receptacle and a wedge, the wedge being configured to retain the annular shaped unit in the second receptacle in the vertically aligned position, the retaining member being arranged in the first receptacle. The first receptacle may include a bottom surface having a concave shape corresponding to a shape of the annular shaped unit. The packaging system may also include a container including a base member and a top member. The base member being adapted to receive the carrier base therein, and the top member being configured to receive the base member therein, the container being configured to fully contain the carrier base, retaining member, and annular shaped unit therein.
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
A61B 50/20 - Holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
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COMPUTERIZED ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for personalized environmental control to optimize user sleep and wakefulness. The framework can include dynamically controlling devices within a user's home environment based on a computerized bedtime or waketime schedule. The disclosed framework can operate to temporally modify an location-based environment for a user, which can correspond to how devices function, whether they are on/off, whether they are accessible (e.g., turned on or off), and the like. Accordingly, the framework can automatically control how devices operate a location based on activity patterns of a user so as to enable peak performance of particular activities (e.g., better sleep due to device thresholding).
A61M 21/02 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis for inducing sleep or relaxation, e.g. by direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
22.
DEVICE TYPE AND LOCATION RESOLUTION IN A WIRELESS FIDELITY (WI-FI) NETWORK
In some implementations, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: transmitting, by an access point, a message to a wireless device and receiving a response to the message, the response including a list of access points nearby the wireless device; determining, by the access point, a location of the wireless device based on the list of access points utilizing a trilateration algorithm; determining, by the access point, a type of the wireless device; identifying, by the access point, one or more nearby wireless devices within a threshold proximity to the wireless device; and categorizing, by the access point, one of the wireless device or a location of the wireless device based on the one or more nearby wireless devices and the type of the wireless device.
H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures a network at a location to ensure connectivity and/or network services are maintained. The disclosed framework enables the implementation of multi-link operation (MLO) functionality within WiFi 7 enabled networks to implement non-disruptive off-channel scanning. The framework can utilize MLO backup/redundant links that can mitigate network disruptions in service/connectivity for client devices that are WiFi 7 capable during the performance of off-channel scanning of access point (AP) devices for a network by diverting network traffic to an activated MLO link while an available channel/radio (e.g., 5 GHZ) is used to perform such off-channel scanning.
According to some embodiments, the disclosed device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) including a radio frequency feed component; a power source including a metallic jacket; and an antenna coupling component. The antenna component can be coupled to the radio frequency feed component. The antenna component can additionally be coupled to the metallic jacket, such that radio frequency signals delivered to the antenna coupling component from the radio frequency feed component cause the metallic jacket to emit radio frequency radiation.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized control and management framework that is configured to operate to control the manner in which applications and/or devices upon which such applications are executing can function, if at all. The disclosed framework can provide prediction features that leverage learned behaviors of users when interacting with an application and/or computing device (e.g., smart phone, for example). Accordingly, the disclosed framework can provide non-native capabilities to such Apps and/or devices to control, manage and/or modify how the Apps and/or associated devices can be accessed, utilized and/or interacted with by a user and/or other Apps, devices, platforms and systems.
In some implementations, the techniques described herein relate to a method including: transmitting, by an access point, a message to a wireless device and receiving a response to the message, the response including a list of access points nearby the wireless device; determining, by the access point, a location of the wireless device based on the list of access points utilizing a trilateration algorithm; determining, by the access point, a type of the wireless device; identifying, by the access point, one or more nearby wireless devices within a threshold proximity to the wireless device; and categorizing, by the access point, one of the wireless device or a location of the wireless device based on the one or more nearby wireless devices and the type of the wireless device.
Disclosed are systems and methods that, via the disclosed functionality, can involve receiving (1) a request from a wearer of a wearable for the wearer to acquire an item and (2) from a secure storage device included in the wearable that securely maintains a set of restrictions associated with the wearer, the set of restrictions associated with the wearer. The systems and methods also include identifying at least one potential restriction associated with the item and determining, based on the set of restrictions associated with the wearer and the at least one potential restriction, a restriction associated with the item and the wearer. The systems and methods may also include executing at least one warning action in response to determining the restriction associated with the item and the wearer. Various other systems, methods, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel cross-session authentication framework that enables secure local and/or network sessions to be effectuated via biometric tracking via a wearable device (e.g., smart ring). In some implementations, when a user wearing a smart ring is authenticated with a first secure resource (e.g., a computer system such as a smart phone application associated with the smart ring), such authentication can be maintained and leveraged to access other resources that are separately being securely held. The smart ring, when properly worn, can monitor biometrics (e.g., vital signs) of a user, and based therefrom, determine if and/or when the smart ring is removed/manipulated from the user's finder. Until the smart ring is removed, the smart ring's confirmation of being worn by the user can be leveraged as an identification token that can enable the user access to other securely held information.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel cross-session authentication framework that enables secure local and/or network sessions to be effectuated via biometric tracking via a wearable device (e.g., smart ring). In some implementations, when a user wearing a smart ring is authenticated with a first secure resource (e.g., a computer system such as a smart phone application associated with the smart ring), such authentication can be maintained and leveraged to access other resources that are separately being securely held. The smart ring, when properly worn, can monitor biometrics (e.g., vital signs) of a user, and based therefrom, determine if and/or when the smart ring is removed/manipulated from the user's finder. Until the smart ring is removed, the smart ring's confirmation of being worn by the user can be leveraged as an identification token that can enable the user access to other securely held information.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures a network at a location to ensure connectivity and/or network services are maintained. The disclosed framework enables the implementation of multi-link operation (MLO) functionality within WiFi 7 enabled networks to implement non- disruptive channel availability check (CAC) capabilities. The framework can utilize MLO backup/redundant links that can mitigate network disruptions in service/ connectivity for client devices that are WiFi 7 capable and utilize MLO functionality by diverting network traffic to an activated MLO link while an available channel/radio (e.g., 5 GHz) is used to perform the CAC operations.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures a network at a location to ensure connectivity and/or network services are maintained. The disclosed framework enables the implementation of multi-link operation (MLO) functionality within WiFi 7 enabled networks to implement non-disruptive channel availability check (CAC) capabilities. The framework can utilize MLO backup/redundant links that can mitigate network disruptions in service/connectivity for client devices that are WiFi 7 capable and utilize MLO functionality by diverting network traffic to an activated MLO link while an available channel/radio (e.g., 5 GHz) is used to perform the CAC operations.
Disclosed are systems and methods that, via the disclosed functionality, can involve receiving, via a wearable device, biometric data associated with a wearer of the wearable device. The systems and methods may additionally include receiving, from a management device communicatively coupled to at least one managed device, data representative of a device state of the at least one managed device. The systems and methods may also include determining, based on the biometric data, a current status of the wearer, and directing, based on the current status of the wearer and the device state, the management device to execute a management action associated with the at least one managed device. Various other systems, methods, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
H04M 1/72448 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions
H04L 67/53 - Network services using third party service providers
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
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COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION VIA A SMART WEARABLE DEVICE
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for user authentication and verification via a user's wearable device. In some embodiments, information, inclusive of data, metadata, metrics and/or models of a user's vein structure in their hand/finger can be leveraged to determine whether a user is to be granted access to securely held resources, inclusive of real-world, digital and/or electronic assets. The disclosed framework can operate to cause a wearable device of a user to check whether vein/vital information of a user corresponds to learned/known vein model data of the user, whereby an access request can be enabled via communication via the wearable upon performing such determination.
Disclosed are systems and methods that, via the disclosed functionality, can involve receiving, via a wearable device, biometric data associated with a wearer of the wearable device. The systems and methods may additionally include receiving, from a management device communicatively coupled to at least one managed device, data representative of a device state of the at least one managed device. The systems and methods may also include determining, based on the biometric data, a current status of the wearer, and directing, based on the current status of the wearer and the device state, the management device to execute a management action associated with the at least one managed device. Various other systems, methods, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
A wireless communication device may include a wireless communication element configured to at least one of transmit or receive a wireless signal. The device may include a heat sink configured to draw heat away from the wireless communication element. The device may include at least one airflow port positioned to allow air to flow across the heat sink. The device may include a conductive shield at least partially covering the at last one airflow port, the conductive shield including a plurality of apertures positioned over the at least one airflow port and configured to allow the air to flow through the at least one airflow port, wherein the conductive shield is configured to inhibit passage of electromagnetic noise through the at least one airflow port. Various other related systems and methods are also disclosed.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for user authentication and verification via a user's wearable device. In some embodiments, information, inclusive of data, metadata, metrics and/or models of a user's vein structure in their hand/finger can be leveraged to determine whether a user is to be granted access to securely held resources, inclusive of real-world, digital and/or electronic assets. The disclosed framework can operate to cause a wearable device of a user to check whether vein/vital information of a user corresponds to learned/known vein model data of the user, whereby an access request can be enabled via communication via the wearable upon performing such determination.
G07C 9/25 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for personalized location management. The framework can provide dynamically determined, customized location control based on activities of the user and particular environment characteristics that can impact such activities. The framework provides a comprehensive location optimization system that delves deep into the factors that can impact a user's actions by providing personalized insights and recommendations for controlling a real-world location. Accordingly, the framework can manipulate, control, modify and/or manage real-world and/or digital components of the location respective to a performed activity in line with determined environmental factors.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for personalized location management. The framework can provide dynamically determined, customized location control based on activities of the user and particular environment characteristics that can impact such activities. The framework provides a comprehensive location optimization system that delves deep into the factors that can impact a user's actions by providing personalized insights and recommendations for controlling a real-world location. Accordingly, the framework can manipulate, control, modify and/or manage real-world and/or digital components of the location respective to a performed activity in line with determined environmental factors.
Wireless communication devices may include a printed circuit board and a conductive pin structure. The printed circuit board may include a neutral power input and a live power input positioned at a first distance from each other. The conductive pin structure may include a neutral pin and a live pin positioned at a second, different distance from each other. A first sheet metal connector may electrically connect the neutral pin to the neutral power input and a second sheet metal connector may electrically connect the live pin to the live power input. Various other related devices, components, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
Wireless communication devices may include a printed circuit board and a conductive pin structure. The printed circuit board may include a neutral power input and a live power input positioned at a first distance from each other. The conductive pin structure may include a neutral pin and a live pin positioned at a second, different distance from each other. A first sheet metal connector may electrically connect the neutral pin to the neutral power input and a second sheet metal connector may electrically connect the live pin to the live power input. Various other related devices, components, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized application management framework that adaptively configures application usage and/or network parameters/characteristics at a location based on determined intelligence about the network, devices executing therein/therearound and behavioral patterns of users in/around the location. The disclosed framework can leverage information related to network capacity and coverage against network activity (e.g., upload/ download, streaming, and the like) of devices connected to the network to determine i) which applications are to be prioritized, and/or ii) which devices operating such applications should be prioritized. Thus, the framework provides mechanisms for dynamically managing operations of devices connected to a network and applications executing on such devices that rely on such network connection, such that their network usage can be adaptively controlled to ensure network stability and integrity for prioritized operations.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures network parameters/characteristics of a network at a location based on determined intelligence about the network, and/or devices and/or applications executing thereon. The disclosed framework can leverage information related to network capacity and coverage against network activity (e.g., upload/download, streaming, and the like) of devices connected to the network to determine i) which components and/or network activities are causing issues within a network and/or ii) how to configure a network to address/remedy such components and/or activities. Accordingly, the disclosed framework can effectuate control and modifications, and/or capabilities for identifying specific network parameters, firmware, software and/or hardware in order to realize specific configurations of the network to improve the network's quality, capacity and/or coverage, among other characteristics of the network and its operations.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized application management framework that adaptively configures application usage and/or network parameters/characteristics at a location based on determined intelligence about the network, devices executing therein/therearound and behavioral patterns of users in/around the location. The disclosed framework can leverage information related to network capacity and coverage against network activity (e.g., upload/download, streaming, and the like) of devices connected to the network to determine i) which applications are to be prioritized, and/or ii) which devices operating such applications should be prioritized. Thus, the framework provides mechanisms for dynamically managing operations of devices connected to a network and applications executing on such devices that rely on such network connection, such that their network usage can be adaptively controlled to ensure network stability and integrity for prioritized operations.
A disclosed indirect antenna testing apparatus may include (1) a Near Field Communication (NFC) interface that includes an NFC coil, the NFC interface dimensioned to receive a test NFC device while positioning the test NFC device within an effective range of the NFC coil, and (2) a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) electrically coupled to the NFC coil and configured to (A) emit a signal via the NFC coil, and (B) monitor for a resonance from the test NFC device within at least one predetermined electromagnetic band. Various additional control devices, apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures network parameters/characteristics of a network at a location based on determined intelligence about the network, and/or devices and/or applications executing thereon. The disclosed framework can leverage information related to network capacity and coverage against network activity (e.g., upload/download, streaming, and the like) of devices connected to the network to determine i) which components and/or network activities are causing issues within a network and/or ii) how to configure a network to address/remedy such components and/or activities. Accordingly, the disclosed framework can effectuate control and modifications, and/or capabilities for identifying specific network parameters, firmware, software and/or hardware in order to realize specific configurations of the network to improve the network's quality, capacity and/or coverage, among other characteristics of the network and its operations.
H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
H04L 41/5009 - Determining service level performance parameters or violations of service level contracts, e.g. violations of agreed response time or mean time between failures [MTBF]
H04L 43/08 - Monitoring or testing based on specific metrics, e.g. QoS, energy consumption or environmental parameters
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COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOSSLESS MESH NETWORK TOPOLOGY CHANGE USING MULTI-LINK OPERATION
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures a network according to mesh network topologies. The disclosed framework enables the implementation of multi-link operation (MLO) functionality with WiFi 7 enabled mesh networks. The disclosed network management framework operates by enabling mesh network topology changes, via MLO, to ensure that network disruptions are eliminated so as to enable continued best in class network connectivity through a network topology change.
Control systems and methods are provided that utilize a device, which can be worn by a user, to enable the user to enter control commands for causing a controller to control one or more electronic devices in a local network, such as a Wi-Fi system. A local control system, according to one implementation, includes a smart ring configured to obtain movement information related to one or more movements of the smart ring while a user is wearing the smart ring. The local control system also includes a controller device configured to communicate with the smart ring using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi signals. Characteristics of the movement information can be translated in order to obtain one or more control commands. The controller device is configured to control one or more aspects of one or more electronic devices based on the one or more control commands.
G10L 15/06 - Creation of reference templatesTraining of speech recognition systems, e.g. adaptation to the characteristics of the speaker's voice
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
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COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOSSLESS MESH NETWORK TOPOLOGY CHANGE USING MULTI-LINK OPERATION
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures a network according to mesh network topologies. The disclosed framework enables the implementation of multi-link operation (MLO) functionality with WiFi 7 enabled mesh networks. The disclosed network management framework operates by enabling mesh network topology changes, via MLO, to ensure that network disruptions are eliminated so as to enable continued best in class network connectivity through a network topology change.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for personalized sleep management for a user. The framework can provide dynamically determined sleep data for a user, determined from data collected from the sensor(s) of device(s) in a location of a user, that is correlated with sleep data determined in a same or similar manner for other users (e.g., users who share a demographic with the user). The framework provides a comprehensive sleep optimization system that provides personalized insights and recommendations to aid and/or effectuate users achieving a restful and rejuvenating sleep.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures a network at a location to optimize network usage and application operation thereon. The disclosed framework enables the implementation of MLO functionality within WiFi 7 enabled mesh networks based on end user activity. The disclosed network management framework can leverage information related to the detection of application instances on a network, in addition to determinations of such applications' priority of operations on the network, and dynamically activate MLO links across certain branches of the topology of a location's network (e.g., the locations' operational mesh network). This, among other benefits, can provide faster speeds, lower latency and increased capacity for the network and the devices operating therein/thereon.
Disclosed is a compact electronic device configured to efficiently manage air circulation and prevent overheating. The device features an innovative cooling system comprising a fan module within a uniquely structured housing that includes a base portion, an inner casing, and a removable top cover. The inner casing features strategically placed windows that direct drawn airflow over specific power supply components, enhancing cooling performance. The enhanced cooling is also provided by an air gap formed between the base portion and the top cover, as well as sidewall intake paths of varying widths adjacent the windows. These features work together to draw in and distribute ambient air effectively across heat-generating components, leveraging negative pressure created by a fan module. The result is a highly efficient cooling mechanism for compact devices such as wireless access point configured to plug into electrical outlets.
Power supply boards may include a printed circuit board (PCB) substrate including power supply circuitry, an input electrolytic capacitor mounted to the PCB substrate and operably coupled to the power supply circuitry, and a Y-capacitor that may be surface -mounted to the PCB substrate on an opposing side of the PCB substrate from the input electrolytic capacitor. The Y-capacitor may be operably coupled to the power supply circuitry.
Disclosed is a compact electronic device configured to efficiently manage air circulation and prevent overheating. The device features an innovative cooling system comprising a fan module within a uniquely structured housing that includes a base portion, an inner casing, and a removable top cover. The inner casing features strategically placed windows that direct drawn airflow over specific power supply components, enhancing cooling performance. The enhanced cooling is also provided by an air gap formed between the base portion and the top cover, as well as sidewall intake paths of varying widths adjacent the windows. These features work together to draw in and distribute ambient air effectively across heat-generating components, leveraging negative pressure created by a fan module. The result is a highly efficient cooling mechanism for compact devices such as wireless access point configured to plug into electrical outlets.
A device may include a body defining an opening including a first module including a receiver/transmitter, the device being configured to perform operations including transmitting a first electromagnetic waves into a digit, receiving a first scattering waves reflected back to the first module, estimating a permittivity based on the first electromagnetic waves and the first scattering waves, and estimating a blood glucose concentration based on the estimated permittivity and a reference dataset and providing the blood glucose concentration as output, the device being configured to be positioned around the digit. The body may also include a second module for receiving and/or transmitting waves, the estimated permittivity being determined based on the waves measured by the second module. The device may also perform a calibration of the device during a first time period to enable the device to estimate the blood glucose concentration of the user during the second time period.
A device may include a body defining an opening including a first module including a receiver/transmitter, the device being configured to perform operations including transmitting a first electromagnetic waves into a digit, receiving a first scattering waves reflected back to the first module, estimating a permittivity based on the first electromagnetic waves and the first scattering waves, and estimating a blood glucose concentration based on the estimated permittivity and a reference dataset and providing the blood glucose concentration as output, the device being configured to be positioned around the digit. The body may also include a second module for receiving and/or transmitting waves, the estimated permittivity being determined based on the waves measured by the second module. The device may also perform a calibration of the device during a first time period to enable the device to estimate the blood glucose concentration of the user during the second time period.
A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
A device, such as a spring member, for electrically connecting an antenna to an electrical PCB may include a first arm extending on a first plane, a second arm extending on a second plane offset from the first plane, and a central portion including a flexible transition portion integrally connecting the first arm to the second arm, the central portion configured to flexibly transition between a first state and a second state responsive to a compressive force applied to the first arm towards a direction of the second arm. The spring member defines a substantially U-shaped short signal path between the first arm and the second arm, which is formed by the first arm, second arm, and the central portion. The spring member may include a height of approximately 1.2 mm and the spring member may deflect by 0.6 mm in response to a certain compressive force being applied thereto.
H01Q 5/50 - Feeding or matching arrangements for broad-band or multi-band operation
H01Q 3/02 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical movement of antenna or antenna system as a whole
An air flow redirection system for redirecting exhaust air flow away from an external surface upon which the device is positioned, the device may include a housing including a first side, a second side opposite the first side, at least one sidewall extending between the first side and second side, a vent, the vent defining an opening extending through the at least one sidewall placing an interior chamber of the device in fluid communication with an exterior region, at least one rib defining slots in the vent, and an arc. Air flow produced by a fan located in the interior chamber is directed towards the vent in a first direction, and the arc acts in combination with the at least one rib and raises a direction of the air flow upward in a second direction towards a plane of the first side as the air flow exits the vent.
Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable improved network security by authenticating the identity of the user initiating the network activities. A network operations center of a wireless communication network system may implement an authentication service to monitor for network activities initiated via communications through a router of the wireless communication network system. The router may identify communications to be authenticated and provide the communication and/or associated data to the authentication service. The authentication service may analyze the data based on usage and performance data associated with the router(s) as well as user profile data associated with the user to verify that the user is the sender of the communication, thus authenticating the identity of the user. The authentication may then be communicated to third-party entities associated with the network activity to enable such third-party entities to confirm or deny the network activity.
An air flow redirection system for redirecting exhaust air flow away from an external surface upon which the device is positioned, the device may include a housing including a first side, a second side opposite the first side, at least one sidewall extending between the first side and second side, a vent, the vent defining an opening extending through the at least one sidewall placing an interior chamber of the device in fluid communication with an exterior region, at least one rib defining slots in the vent, and an arc. Air flow produced by a fan located in the interior chamber is directed towards the vent in a first direction, and the arc acts in combination with the at least one rib and raises a direction of the air flow upward in a second direction towards a plane of the first side as the air flow exits the vent.
Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable improved network security by authenticating the identity of the user initiating the network activities. A network operations center of a wireless communication network system may implement an authentication service to monitor for network activities initiated via communications through a router of the wireless communication network system. The router may identify communications to be authenticated and provide the communication and/or associated data to the authentication service. The authentication service may analyze the data based on usage and performance data associated with the router(s) as well as user profile data associated with the user to verify that the user is the sender of the communication, thus authenticating the identity of the user. The authentication may then be communicated to third-party entities associated with the network activity to enable such third-party entities to confirm or deny the network activity.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for personalized sleep management and control for a user. The framework can provide dynamically determined, customized sleep recommendations and/or optimized sleep configurations that enable users to engage in deeper, longer and more restful sleep, as specified to their specific needs. The framework provides a comprehensive sleep optimization system that delves deep into the factors that influence a user's sleep quality by measuring a range of sleep and lifestyle factors, and providing personalized insights and recommendations to aid and/or effectuate users achieving a restful and rejuvenating sleep.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USER DATA-BASED LOCATION MANAGEMENT
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for personalized sleep management and control for a user. The framework can provide dynamically determined, customized sleep recommendations and/or optimized sleep configurations that enable users to engage in deeper, longer and more restful sleep, as specified to their specific needs. The framework provides a comprehensive sleep optimization system that delves deep into the factors that influence a user's sleep quality by measuring a range of sleep and lifestyle factors, and providing personalized insights and recommendations to aid and/or effectuate users achieving a restful and rejuvenating sleep.
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance
G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED ROTATIONAL ACTUATOR FOR TESTING OF A PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAM SENSOR
Systems and methods of embodiments of the present disclosure provide automated testing of PPG sensors using a programmatically controlled rotational actuator. The rotational actuator may include one or more light reflecting surfaces that can be actuated towards and away from the PPG sensor to simulate reflectivity of the tissue of a subject. Particular heart rates, heart rate variabilities and/or other physiological behaviors may be simulated based on actuations patterns, including, e.g., frequency, range of actuation, or variations thereof, among other actuation pattern characteristics. Based on the output signal produced by the PPG sensor in response to the actuation pattern, the PPG sensor may be assessed for accuracy and/or sensitivity to ensure quality.
Systems and methods of embodiments of the present disclosure provide automated testing of PPG sensors using a programmatically controlled light source. The light source may include one or more light emitting elements that can be modulated to emit light towards the PPG sensor to simulate reflectivity of the tissue of a subject. Particular heart rates, heart rate variabilities and/or other physiological behaviors may be simulated based on illumination patterns, including, e.g., frequency, range of intensity, or variations thereof, among other illumination pattern characteristics. Based on the output signal produced by the PPG sensor in response to the illumination pattern, the PPG sensor may be assessed for accuracy and/or sensitivity to ensure quality.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized device management framework that adaptively determines and applies security and configuration parameters to a device on a first network, and enables the adaptive application of such parameters as the device disconnects and connects to other networks. The disclosed framework enables the automatic detection of different networks being relied upon by the device for access to the Internet, upon which, management control policies of the device's activities can be controlled and managed in a unified manner. Accordingly, the disclosed framework can enable security and configuration mechanisms applied on a first network, upon which they are associated, to be seamlessly applied on another disparate network via a virtual private network connection enabled via proprietary mechanisms implemented on the device.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized device management framework that adaptively determines and applies security and configuration parameters to a device on a first network, and enables the adaptive application of such parameters as the device disconnects and connects to other networks. The disclosed framework enables the automatic detection of different networks being relied upon by the device for access to the Internet, upon which, management control policies of the device's activities can be controlled and managed in a unified manner. Accordingly, the disclosed framework can enable security and configuration mechanisms applied on a first network, upon which they are associated, to be seamlessly applied on another disparate network via a virtual private network connection enabled via proprietary mechanisms implemented on the device.
Disclosed is a system including a fan module and a flexible cable. The flexible cable has a first end and a second end. The flexible cable includes a first portion at the first end electrically connected to the fan module and a second portion that extends from the first portion towards the second end and includes one or more contact targets adjacent the second end. The one or more contact targets are configured to engage one or more respective connectors on a circuit board. The fan module may further include a housing and a fan. The housing includes a first member located at a first side, a second member located at a second side, and a slot defined by the first member and the second member. The flexible cable extends through the slot and perpendicularly extends to the second side of the housing to connect to the circuit board.
Disclosed is a system including a fan module and a flexible cable. The flexible cable has a first end and a second end. The flexible cable includes a first portion at the first end electrically connected to the fan module and a second portion that extends from the first portion towards the second end and includes one or more contact targets adjacent the second end. The one or more contact targets are configured to engage one or more respective connectors on a circuit board. The fan module may further include a housing and a fan. The housing includes a first member located at a first side, a second member located at a second side, and a slot defined by the first member and the second member. The flexible cable extends through the slot and perpendicularly extends to the second side of the housing to connect to the circuit board.
An electrical plug connector may include a housing defined by a body, a first prong, and a second prong. The first prong includes a first portion and a second portion including a first recess located on the second portion. The second prong includes a third portion and a fourth portion including a second recess located on the fourth portion. Each of the first prong and second prong outwardly extend from an end of the housing. The first prong may also include a third recess located opposite the first recess and the second prong may also include a fourth recess located opposite the second recess. The recesses arranged on the first prong and second prong are configured to engage a contact member located in a corresponding receptacle of an electrical outlet to retain a position of the electrical plug connector in the electrical outlet and restrict movement in an axial direction.
H01R 13/20 - Pins, blades, or sockets shaped, or provided with separate member, to retain co-operating parts together
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
An electrical plug connector may include a housing defined by a body, a first prong, and a second prong. The first prong includes a first portion and a second portion including a first recess located on the second portion. The second prong includes a third portion and a fourth portion including a second recess located on the fourth portion. Each of the first prong and second prong outwardly extend from an end of the housing. The first prong may also include a third recess located opposite the first recess and the second prong may also include a fourth recess located opposite the second recess. The recesses arranged on the first prong and second prong are configured to engage a contact member located in a corresponding receptacle of an electrical outlet to retain a position of the electrical plug connector in the electrical outlet and restrict movement in an axial direction.
H01R 13/642 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by position or shape of contact members
H01R 24/68 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall mounted on directly pluggable apparatus
H01R 24/76 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
H01R 24/86 - Parallel contacts arranged about a common axis
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INTERFERENCE SHIELDING IN COMPACT ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Disclosed is a system and/or apparatus for a specifically configured and/or adapted electronic device that can provide interference shielding. The disclosed system and apparatus can be embodied with various combinations of components to effectuate improved thermal resistance while reducing noise within the device and/or among components of the device. The specifically configured components of the device can have specifically configured constitutions which can effectuate the thermal and noise limiters enabled by the disclosed system/apparatus.
Disclosed is a system and/or apparatus for a specifically configured and/or adapted electronic device that can provide interference shielding. The disclosed system and apparatus can be embodied with various combinations of components to effectuate improved thermal resistance while reducing noise within the device and/or among components of the device. The specifically configured components of the device can have specifically configured constitutions which can effectuate the thermal and noise limiters enabled by the disclosed system/apparatus.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized framework that provides functionality for an expanded node-based network that can dynamically adapt to the location/position of a location tracker, while enabling the tracker to automatically trigger security and/or safety features for its associated user/item. The disclosed framework can dynamically and automatically compile connectivity nodes of disparate networks to provide (both low-cost and high-end) trackers continuous network coverage. Effectively, the disclosed framework can provide trackers with an adaptive Internet of Things (IoT)-type network that leverages connectivity nodes of specific networks to provide and maintain connectivity the tracker as the tracker traverses the real-world. Moreover, the tracker can provide capabilities that automatically can detect specific types of events, which can trigger notifications, alerts and/or remedial measures that are all enabled via the novel network connectivity provided via the disclosed framework.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized framework that provides functionality for an expanded node-based network that can dynamically adapt to the location/position of a location tracker, while enabling the tracker to automatically trigger security and/or safety features for its associated user/item. The disclosed framework can dynamically and automatically compile connectivity nodes of disparate networks to provide (both low-cost and high-end) trackers continuous network coverage. Effectively, the disclosed framework can provide trackers with an adaptive Internet of Things (loT)-type network that leverages connectivity nodes of specific networks to provide and maintain connectivity the tracker as the tracker traverses the real-world. Moreover, the tracker can provide capabilities that automatically can detect specific types of events, which can trigger notifications, alerts and/or remedial measures that are all enabled via the novel network connectivity provided via the disclosed framework.
G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
H04W 88/10 - Access point devices adapted for operation in multiple networks, e.g. multi-mode access points
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COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC AUTOMATION OF SECURITY FEATURES FOR A LOCATION
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for centralized management of a location based on detected, analyzed and monitored behaviors that can be compared against real-world activities to determine whether to toggle the operational modes of a components operating at/around the location. The disclosed framework can operate via an integrated, personalized configuration that enables the collective management of a location based on the sensors available from each device operating therein. The framework can operate as a centralized station or hub that can collect sensor data from smart devices/appliances in/around the location. This data can be utilized to generate and/or determine patterns of activity of a user, which can be leveraged to automatically and dynamically toggle a status of entry-points and associated smart devices associated therewith based on the real-time activity occurring in/around the location.
G07C 9/37 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
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COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN ENERGY AWARE ADAPTIVE NETWORK
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures hardware components providing a network at a location based on determined intelligence about the location, including behavioral patterns of users in/around the location. The framework can automatically, in a dynamic manner, trigger and toggle between operational modes of the network so as to provide or offer the necessary network capacity and coverage for current demands on the network. The framework enables a computerized balance between network performance and power savings by configuring the network hardware to operate at power levels specific to the current needs of the network's connected devices. Thus, the disclosed framework provides mechanisms for varying operational modes that meet the threshold needs of network requests, thereby ensuring expected performance of the network is maintained while reducing the power strain on the network components.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for centralized management of a location based on detected, analyzed and monitored behaviors that can be compared against real-world activities to determine whether to toggle the operational modes of a components operating at/around the location. The disclosed framework can operate via an integrated, personalized configuration that enables the collective management of a location based on the sensors available from each device operating therein. The framework can operate as a centralized station or hub that can collect sensor data from smart devices/appliances in/around the location. This data can be utilized to generate and/or determine patterns of activity of a user, which can be leveraged to automatically and dynamically toggle a status of entry- points and associated smart devices associated therewith based on the real-time activity occurring in/around the location.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures hardware components providing a network at a location based on determined intelligence about the location, including behavioral patterns of users in/around the location. The framework can automatically, in a dynamic manner, trigger and toggle between operational modes of the network so as to provide or offer the necessary network capacity and coverage for current demands on the network. The framework enables a computerized balance between network performance and power savings by configuring the network hardware to operate at power levels specific to the current needs of the network's connected devices. Thus, the disclosed framework provides mechanisms for varying operational modes that meet the threshold needs of network requests, thereby ensuring expected performance of the network is maintained while reducing the power strain on the network components.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for testing and configuring user equipment (e.g., a client device, for example) based on wireless access point (AP) simulations provided via an AP device. The disclosed framework can operate to provide accurate and efficient testing and wireless configuration of modeled devices based on the AP simulations. The disclosed AP device operates to simulate a client device (e.g., a mobile device, for example) physically moving from one AP to another, which is enabled via a set of AP chambers that are associated with the AP device, thereby enabling roaming activities, testing and configuration from a single device (and without requiring the client device to physically move).
Systems and methods for detecting a first level disengagement of the wireless access point electrical plug with the electrical outlet and providing a notification responsive to the first level of disengagement of the electrical plug with the electrical outlet. Detecting a second level of disengagement that is larger than the first level disengagement of the electrical plug with the electrical outlet and turning off the power supply responsive to the second level disengagement. The response to the second level disengagement of the electrical plug with the electrical outlet includes turning off the power supply such that the one or more additional access points take over the Wi-Fi access from the access point. The sensor can be either mechanical or optical and the distance of detecting the first level and second level disengagement is measured in millimeters.
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
G01B 5/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
System and methods are provided for selecting reference units for calibration of OTA testing stations. Various embodiments include selecting a reference unit for over-the-air (OTA) testing, the selecting including responsive to conducting one or more tests for a plurality of test items on a plurality of units via an OTA testing station, collecting test result values for each of the plurality of test items; calculating a sum of all errors for each of the units, wherein the errors represent a deviation from an average result for each of the test items; determining a unit which exhibits a lowest sum value of all of the errors, wherein the unit is determined as a reference unit for calibrating the OTA testing station; and testing a wireless device with the reference unit.
Systems and methods for smart network steering of wireless devices determining cellular throughput, over a cellular link, available to a given subscriber; determining wired broadband speed to the given subscriber where the wired broadband speed is to a gateway providing a Wi-Fi network; analyzing the cellular throughput and the wired broadband speed; and based on the analyzing, causing one or more wireless devices associated with the subscriber to prefer one of the cellular link and the Wi-Fi network.
Systems and methods for smart network steering of wireless devices determining cellular throughput, over a cellular link, available to a given subscriber; determining wired broadband speed to the given subscriber where the wired broadband speed is to a gateway providing a Wi-Fi network; analyzing the cellular throughput and the wired broadband speed; and based on the analyzing, causing one or more wireless devices associated with the subscriber to prefer one of the cellular link and the Wi-Fi network.
Compact electronic devices, such as Access Points (APs), having airflow and cooling features are provided. According to one implementation, a compact electronic device includes an outer plastic housing and an inner casing arranged inside the outer plastic housing. The inner casing has a high-voltage section configured to support one or more high-voltage electrical components and a low-voltage section configured to support one or more low-voltage electrical components. The compact electronic device further includes a single fan that is configured to draw air from outside the outer plastic housing, move the air through the high-voltage and low-voltage sections, and exhaust the air through one or more exhaust vents in the outer plastic housing. Also, the inner casing is configured to isolate the one or more high-voltage electrical components from metal portions of the low-voltage section by at least a certain separation to meet clearance and creepage safety standards.
Disclosed is a charger for a smart ring that includes a charger island disposed to the charger and configured to receive the smart ring. The charger island has a plurality of transmit antennas located in or on the charger island. When activated, a transmit antenna is configured to couple, via a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip/circuit, with a receive antenna on the smart ring for charging thereof. The active transmit antenna is based on an orientation of the smart ring on the charger island where the charging is performed regardless of alignment between the ring and the charger island. A conductive sheet can be included between the plurality of transmit antennas and an interior of the charger island in order to isolate the plurality of transmit antennas from one another.
H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
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Wireless Charging Diversity System For A Smart Ring
Disclosed is a charger for a smart ring that includes a charger island disposed to the charger and configured to receive the smart ring. The charger island has a plurality of transmit antennas located in or on the charger island. When activated, a transmit antenna is configured to couple, via a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip/circuit, with a receive antenna on the smart ring for charging thereof. The active transmit antenna is based on an orientation of the smart ring on the charger island where the charging is performed regardless of alignment between the ring and the charger island. A conductive sheet can be included between the plurality of transmit antennas and an interior of the charger island in order to isolate the plurality of transmit antennas from one another.
Smart rings and methods of manufacturing smart rings are provided. A waterproof design and method of manufacturing of a smart ring, in accordance with one implementation, includes a band having at least an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the band includes features configured to support electronic components. The waterproofing design and method of manufacturing includes a laser etching a portion of the inner surface and subsequent to the laser etching of the portion, applying an epoxy over the electronic components and over the laser etched portion of the inner surface. Prior to the laser etching, forming an edge rib on the portion of the inner surface, wherein the laser etching is subsequently on the edge rib. Furthermore, the laser etched portion includes an increased contact area for bonding with the epoxy for the waterproof design.
A testing apparatus includes a bottom tank comprising a plurality of coupling connectors; and a test shaft that includes a member that is rotatably connected to the plurality of coupling connectors, a plurality of perpendicular members that extend out from the member, and a plurality of device under test (DUT) members connected to the plurality of perpendicular members, wherein the plurality of DUT members each include a plurality of posts each to support a DUT.
An antenna for an electronic device comprising of a metal-sheet antenna and an antenna feed connecting the metal-sheet antenna to a radio frequency (RF) printed circuit board (PCB). A screw configured to operate as a ground feed for the metal-sheet antenna and to provide mechanical support in the electronic device wherein the screw is further configured to provide radiation for additional bands for the antenna. The metal-sheet antenna supports a first band, and the screw supports a second band, based on dimensions of a screw boss, and a third band, based on a gap between the screw boss and the metal-sheet antenna.
A heat sink assembly for dissipating heat in a chipset comprising a shield cover having a void and a heat sink that at least partially fills the void in the shield cover. The heat sink protruding through the shield cover and pressed against the chipset with a single layer thermal pad between. The heat sink assembly including a shielding wall consisting of a plurality of elastic spring fingers, the spring fingers arranged around the periphery of the shielding wall base and in contact with the heat sink and the shield cover wherein the shielding wall encircles the chipset and is positioned between the shield cover and the heat sink. The shielding wall providing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and noise shielding in addition to optimizing thermal convection for the chipset.
Systems and methods for creating and implementing a Wi-Fi sharing community or global Wi-Fi network are provided. According to one implementation, a method includes a step of providing, for an owner of each of a plurality of independent Wi-Fi networks, an opportunity to enroll as a member of a Wi-Fi sharing community. For enrollment, each member agrees to designate a portion of bandwidth of the member's Wi-Fi network for use by other members as a hotspot. Also, the method includes a step of issuing a digital certificate to each member to allow the member to utilize any Wi-Fi network in the Wi-Fi sharing community.
Systems and methods for creating and implementing a Wi-Fi sharing community or global Wi-Fi network are provided. According to one implementation, a method includes a step of providing, for an owner of each of a plurality of independent Wi-Fi networks, an opportunity to enroll as a member of a Wi-Fi sharing community. For enrollment, each member agrees to designate a portion of bandwidth of the member's Wi-Fi network for use by other members as a hotspot. Also, the method includes a step of issuing a digital certificate to each member to allow the member to utilize any Wi-Fi network in the Wi-Fi sharing community.
Systems and methods are provided for testing both hardware components and software components associated with a local Wi-Fi network during a single test run. An automated test framework, which may be implemented in a cloud-based controller, can be configured, for example, to automatically test components of a cloud-based mesh Wi-Fi network and/or multi-layered hardware/software platform. According to one implementation, a method may include a step of obtaining log data associated with one or more hardware components and one or more software components of a Wi-Fi network. The method may also include the step of analyzing the log data during a single test run to verify whether each hardware component and each software component is operating adequately.
Systems and methods for troubleshooting an app are provided. In one implementation, a method includes detecting a plurality of user input actions performed during app use. The method includes capturing a sequence of screenshots representing images displayed by a User Interface (UI) during the use of the app. Each screenshot represents an image displayed by the UI at a specific point in time ranging from before a relevant user input action is performed to after the relevant user input action is performed. Also, the method includes creating a header associated with each screenshot. Each header includes information associated with a respective user input action and/or information associated with a change in the image displayed by the UI during use of the app in response to a respective user input action being performed. Then, the method includes storing the sequence of screenshots and headers vertically joined in a single image file.
Wireless consumer-electronic devices, such as Wi-Fi access points, are provided in the present disclosure in addition to systems in which one or more wireless consumer- electronic devices are incorporated. A wireless consumer-electronic device, according to one implementation, includes an outer housing and electronic circuitry arranged within the outer housing for performing one or more electronic functions. The wireless consumer-electronic device further includes a power source arranged within the outer housing, where the power source is configured to be charged wirelessly. Also, the wireless consumer-electronic device includes a movement action mechanism arranged within the outer housing, where the movement action mechanism is configured to enable the wireless consumer-electronic device to levitate.
B60L 13/04 - Magnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
98.
IPV4-IN-IPV6 RELAYING SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PRESERVE IPV4 PUBLIC ADDRESSES
A method, implemented in a router in a Communication Service Provider (CSP) network, includes connecting to a device via at least two connections where a first connection includes a first Wide Area Network (WAN) interface and a second connection includes a second WAN interface; receiving an encapsulated packet from one of the at least two connections where the encapsulated packet is destined for an Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) address on the Internet; and creating an IPv4 packet from the encapsulated packet by de-encapsulating the encapsulated packet and including an IPv4 public address in an IPv4 packet, wherein the IPv4 public address is associated with the router.
Wireless consumer-electronic devices, such as Wi-Fi access points, are provided in the present disclosure in addition to systems in which one or more wireless consumer-electronic devices are incorporated. A wireless consumer-electronic device, according to one implementation, includes an outer housing and electronic circuitry arranged within the outer housing for performing one or more electronic functions. The wireless consumer-electronic device further includes a power source arranged within the outer housing, where the power source is configured to be charged wirelessly. Also, the wireless consumer-electronic device includes a movement action mechanism arranged within the outer housing, where the movement action mechanism is configured to enable the wireless consumer-electronic device to levitate.
H04W 16/20 - Network planning tools for indoor coverage or short range network deployment
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
