公开(公告)号：WO2007062074A3

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：PCT/US2006045123

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: WIDEFI INC ,  GAINEY KENNETH M ,  PROCTOR JR JAMES A ,  SNYDER CHRISTOPHER ,  OTTO JAMES C

Inventor： GAINEY KENNETH M ,  PROCTOR JR JAMES A ,  SNYDER CHRISTOPHER ,  OTTO JAMES C

IPC: H04B7/14

CPC classification number: H04B7/1555 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q19/10 ,  H04W88/085

Abstract: A wireless communication node, such as a repeater, including a frequency translating repeater, a physical layer (PHY) repeater, time divisional duplex repeater (TDD) and the like, is configured with a pair of directional patch antennae and an omnidirectional antenna. The patch antennae can be selected depending on the orientation of the repeater package to communicate with a station such as an access point or a base station. The omni-directional antenna can be directed toward another station such as a client. The patch antennae and the omni-directional antenna can be orthogonally polarized to increase isolation and reduce electromagnetic coupling. Multiple antennae can be used in multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) configurations.

Abstract translation: 诸如中继器的无线通信节点（包括频率转换中继器，物理层（PHY）中继器，时分双工中继器（TDD）等）被配置成一对定向贴片天线和全向天线。 可以根据中继器包的方向来选择贴片天线，以与诸如接入点或基站的站进行通信。 全向天线可以被引导到诸如客户端的另一个站。 贴片天线和全向天线可以正交极化，以增加隔离度并减少电磁耦合。 多天线可用于多输入多输出（MIMO）配置。

公开(公告)号：WO2007136732A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2007/011878

申请日：2007-05-18

Applicant: WIDEFI, INC. ,  PROCTOR, James, A. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M. ,  OTTO, James, C. ,  LAMONT, Lawrence, W.

Inventor： PROCTOR, James, A. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M. ,  OTTO, James, C. ,  LAMONT, Lawrence, W.

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  H04B7/14

CPC classification number: H04W88/085 ,  H04W16/26

Abstract: A wireless repeater extends a coverage area of a wireless network base station within a structure or facility. The repeater includes a master unit for wirelessly communicating with the wireless network base station and a slave unit for wirelessly communicating with one or more subscriber terminals. The master unit is connected to the slave unit through new or existing wiring in the structure to enable the master unit to transmit wireless signals to the slave unit on a downlink transport frequency and to receive wireless signals from the slave unit on an uplink transport frequency in a manner that is transparent to the wireless base station and the subscriber terminals.

Abstract translation: 无线中继器在结构或设施内扩展无线网络基站的覆盖区域。 中继器包括用于与无线网络基站无线通信的主单元和用于与一个或多个用户终端进行无线通信的从单元。 主单元通过结构中的新的或现有的布线连接到从单元，以使得主单元能够在下行链路传输频率上向从单元发送无线信号，并且在上行链路传输频率上从从单元接收无线信号 对无线基站和用户终端透明的方式。

公开(公告)号：WO2006081405A2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：PCT/US2006/002900

申请日：2006-01-27

Applicant: WIDEFI, INC. ,  PROCTOR, James, A., Jr. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M. ,  OTTO, James, C.

Inventor： PROCTOR, James, A., Jr. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M. ,  OTTO, James, C.

IPC: H04L5/14 ,  H04J3/08

CPC classification number: H04B7/022 ,  H04B7/2606 ,  H04L25/24 ,  H04L2027/0044

Abstract: A wireless network includes at least one Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) wireless network station and two or more physical layer repeaters. Each of the physical layer repeaters is for receiving a wireless signal to or from the at least one MIMO wireless network station and re-transmitting the wireless signal while continuing to receive the wireless signal. The repeaters may be either frequency translating repeaters or non-frequency translating repeaters.

Abstract translation: 无线网络包括至少一个多输入多输出（MIMO）无线网络站和两个或多个物理层中继器。 每个物理层中继器用于向或从至少一个MIMO无线网络站接收无线信号，并在继续接收无线信号的同时重新发送无线信号。 中继器可以是频率转换中继器或非频率转换中继器。

公开(公告)号：WO2005122428A2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：PCT/US2005/019585

申请日：2005-06-03

Applicant: WIDEFI, INC. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M. ,  NEGUS, Kevin, J. ,  OTTO, James, C. ,  PROCTOR, James, A., Jr.

Inventor： GAINEY, Kenneth, M. ,  NEGUS, Kevin, J. ,  OTTO, James, C. ,  PROCTOR, James, A., Jr.

IPC: H04B7/15

CPC classification number: H04B7/15528 ,  H04B7/12

Abstract: A frequency translating repeater (120) for use in a time division duplex (TDD) radio protocol communications system includes local oscillator (LO) circuits (210, 310, and 410) to facilitate repeating by providing isolation, reduced phase noise, reduced pulling, and the like. Tunable LOs (441, 442) can be directly coupled to down-converters (413, 414) and up-converters (426, 427) for increased isolation, reduced phase noise, less stringent frequency accuracy, and a reduced potential for pulling.

Abstract translation: 用于时分双工（TDD）无线电协议通信系统的频率转换中继器（120）包括本地振荡器（LO）电路（210,310和410），以便通过提供隔离，降低的相位噪声，减小的拉取， 等等。 可调谐LO（441,442）可以直接耦合到下变频器（413,414）和上变频器（426,427），以增加隔离度，降低相位噪声，降低频率精度，降低电压。

公开(公告)号：WO2005115022A3

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：PCT/US2005/016592

申请日：2005-05-12

Applicant: WIDeFi, INC. ,  PROCTOR, James, A., Jr. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M.

Inventor： PROCTOR, James, A., Jr. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M.

IPC: H04B7/15 ,  H04B3/36

Abstract: A non-frequency translating repeater (110, 210, 300) for use in a time division duplex (TDD) radio protocol communications system includes detection retransmission and automatic gain control. Detection is performed by detectors (309, 310) and a processor (313). Detection can be overridden by processor (313) using logic elements (314). Antennae (220, 230) having various form factors can be used to couple a base station (222) to a subscriber terminal (232) which can be located in a sub-optimal location such as deep inside a building or the like.

公开(公告)号：WO2004034600A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：PCT/US2003/029117

申请日：2003-10-09

Applicant: WIDEFI, INC. ,  PROCTOR, James, A., Jr. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M.

Inventor： PROCTOR, James, A., Jr. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M.

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04B7/15542 ,  H04B7/15578 ,  H04W16/26 ,  H04W84/047 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for operating a frequency translating repeater in a wireless local are network (WLAN) having one or more repeaters (200, 204), a network protocol for communicating between one or more base units (100) and one or more client units (104, 105). A first frequency channel may be used for receiving and transmitting, the network protocol defining multiple operating frequencies monitored to detect a transmitted signal. The signal is characterized to determine if associated with the base units. A second frequency channel selected for use by one of the repeaters for retransmission of additional signals based on the characterization.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在具有一个或多个中继器（200,204）的无线本地网络（WLAN）中操作频率转换中继器的方法和装置，用于在一个或多个基本单元（100）和一个或多个基站 客户端单元（104,105）。 第一频道可以用于接收和发射，定义被监控的多个工作频率的网络协议以检测发射信号。 信号的特征在于确定是否与基本单元相关联。 基于表征，选择用于由一个中继器用于重发附加信号的第二频道。

公开(公告)号：WO2004032362A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-15

申请号：PCT/US2003/028558

申请日：2003-10-01

Applicant: WIDEFI, INC. ,  PROCTOR, James, A., Jr. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M.

Inventor： PROCTOR, James, A., Jr. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M.

IPC: H04B3/36

CPC classification number: H04W88/04 ,  H04B7/15528 ,  H04W16/26 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: In a wireless communications network such as a WLAN, a frequency translating repeater (200, 204) facilitates and enhances wireless communication between a first communication device (100) and one or more second client unit (104, 105) using frequency translation and retransmission based on modified protocol messages (410). A DS parameter message (310) may include a frequency channel intended for use between one or more of repeaters (200, 204) and client units (104, 105) but does not include the frequency channel between one or more of repeaters (200, 204) and the first communication device (100).

Abstract translation: 在诸如WLAN的无线通信网络中，频率转换中继器（200,204）利用频率转换和基于重传的方式促进并增强了第一通信设备（100）和一个或多个第二客户端单元（104,105）之间的无线通信 修改的协议消息（410）。 DS参数消息（310）可以包括旨在在一个或多个中继器（200,204）和客户端单元（104,105）之间使用的频率信道，但不包括一个或多个中继器（200,104）之间的频率信道， 204）和第一通信设备（100）。

公开(公告)号：WO2004002014A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-31

申请号：PCT/US2003/016208

申请日：2003-06-11

Applicant: WIDEFI, INC. ,  PROCTOR, James, A. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M.

Inventor： PROCTOR, James, A. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M.

IPC: H04B7/14

CPC classification number: H04B7/15507 ,  H04B7/15542 ,  H04B7/1555 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W80/00 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/04

Abstract: A repeater (200) facilitates wireless communication between a first communication device (100) and a second communication device (105) in a wireless network using a time division duplex protocol for data transmission. The repeater (200) includes a receiver (310, 315) for receiving a signal on either of at least two bi-directional communication frequencies simultaneously. A signal detector (362) is operatively coupled to the receiver (300, 310, 315) for determining if the signal is present on at least one of the two bi-directional frequencies. A frequency converter (320, 321, 323, 324, 360, 361) is for converting the signal present on one of the bi-directional frequencies to a converted signal on the other of the bi-directional frequencies. A transmitter (300, 325, 330, 335, 345, 350) is for transmitting the converted signal on the other of said bi-directional frequencies.

Abstract translation: 中继器（200）利用用于数据传输的时分双工协议，促进无线网络中的第一通信设备（100）和第二通信设备（105）之间的无线通信。 中继器（200）包括用于同时在至少两个双向通信频率中的任一个上接收信号的接收机（310,315）。 信号检测器（362）可操作地耦合到接收器（300,310,315），用于确定信号是否存在于两个双向频率中的至少一个上。 频率转换器（320,321,323,324,360,361）用于将存在于双向频率之一上的信号转换为双向频率上的另一个上的转换信号。 发射机（300,325,330,335,345,350）用于在所述双向频率中的另一个频率上传输转换后的信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2012155140A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：PCT/US2012/037816

申请日：2012-05-14

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated ,  GAINEY, Kenneth M. ,  PROCTOR, James A., Jr.

Inventor： GAINEY, Kenneth M. ,  PROCTOR, James A., Jr.

IPC: H04B7/155

CPC classification number: H04B7/15585

Abstract: A wireless repeater employing echo cancellation uses a non-linear element in digital baseband to compress the digital transmit signal waveform, thereby allowing distortions in the transmitter circuit as well as interference to be cancelled. In one embodiment, the repeater applies non-linear baseband compression to the digital transmit signal in the digital domain to reduce the peak-to-average amplitude of the digital transmit signal prior to digital-to-analog conversion and prior to over-the-air transmission and prior to sampling of the digital transmit signal for use as the reference signal for echo cancellation. The intentionally introduced non-linear distortion in the transmit signal improves echo cancellation and stability of the repeater. In one embodiment, the non-linear compression is applied only when the digital transmit signal is at or exceed a given power level or a given gain level.

Abstract translation: 使用回波消除的无线中继器使用数字基带中的非线性元件来压缩数字发射信号波形，从而允许发射机电路中的失真以及干扰被取消。 在一个实施例中，中继器对数字域中的数字发射信号应用非线性基带压缩，以减小在数模转换之前和之前的数字发射信号的峰均幅度， 空气传输之前和数字发射信号采样之前用作回波消除的参考信号。 有意引入发送信号中的非线性失真提高了中继器的回波消除和稳定性。 在一个实施例中，仅当数字发射信号处于或超过给定功率电平或给定增益电平时才施加非线性压缩。

公开(公告)号：WO2012009574A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：PCT/US2011/044070

申请日：2011-07-14

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated ,  PROCTOR, James A. Jr. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M. ,  HOWARD, Steven, J. ,  INANOGLU, Hakan

Inventor： PROCTOR, James A. Jr. ,  GAINEY, Kenneth, M. ,  HOWARD, Steven, J. ,  INANOGLU, Hakan

IPC: H04B7/155

CPC classification number: H04B7/15571 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H04B7/0691 ,  H04B7/0874 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W84/047

Abstract: An echo cancellation wireless repeater with first and second antenna arrays having vertical and horizontal feed antenna elements selects a combination of antenna elements for reception and transmission to reduce interference and improve the quality of signal reception. In one embodiment, the antenna elements are switchably connected to transceiver circuits and a combination of antenna elements is selected based on the best desired performance result. In another embodiment, the antenna elements are each connected to its own transceiver circuit and the echo cancellation repeater performs beamforming in baseband to select a combination of antenna elements.

Abstract translation: 具有垂直和水平馈送天线元件的第一和第二天线阵列的回波消除无线中继器选择用于接收和发送的天线元件的组合以减少干扰并提高信号接收的质量。 在一个实施例中，天线元件可切换地连接到收发器电路，并且基于最佳期望性能结果来选择天线元件的组合。 在另一个实施例中，天线元件各自连接到其自己的收发器电路，并且回波消除中继器在基带中执行波束成形以选择天线元件的组合。