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Method and apparatus for a wireless network

US7190972B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2003
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W80/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a solution to the needs described above through a method and apparatus for a wireless network. The network includes a first wireless device and a second wireless device. The first wireless device comprises a transceiver for receiving and transmitting signals utilizing a wireless air interface and communication protocol. The second wireless device is capable of communicating with the first wireless device using the wireless air interface and communication protocol. The second wireless device is further capable of receiving and transmitting signals utilizing an IEEE 802.11 wireless protocol. The network further includes a wired device for communicating with the second wireless device utilizing the IEEE 802.11 wireless protocol.

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