Portable Wireless Range Extender for Deadspot Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless networks are limited by range and often have deadspots, restricting mobility and access for users of wireless devices due to coverage gaps and range limitations.
Innovation Solution
A portable wireless network range extender system that uses a device's existing wireless or wired networking capabilities to create a temporary network access point, allowing users to extend network range and provide connectivity to other devices without dedicated equipment, using protocols like IEEE 802.11a, b, and g, and security standards like WEP and WPA.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If traditional wireless access points are used, then network coverage is provided within a fixed range, but deadspots and range limitations restrict user mobility and access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a portable wireless range extender that can be dynamically relocated by users to different positions and environments. Instead of a fixed access point, the system allows the wireless networking capability to move with the user, adapting to changing spatial requirements and eliminating deadspots through flexible repositioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable device acts as an intermediary between the wired network connection and wireless clients. It receives wired network access and retransmits it wirelessly, extending the network range to areas where traditional wireless access points cannot reach, thereby bridging coverage gaps.
2Adaptability or versatility
If permanent wireless access points are installed, then stable network access is provided, but flexibility and adaptability to temporary locations are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The portable device performs multiple functions: it acts as a wireless client to connect to networks, a wireless access point to provide network access to other devices, and a network extender to bridge wired and wireless connections. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated equipment in temporary locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to create their own wireless access points using their existing portable devices without requiring installation of permanent infrastructure or specialized equipment. Users independently extend network access to temporary locations using their own devices.
3Reliability
If dedicated network equipment is used, then reliable network access is provided, but portability and temporary deployment capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines wireless networking capabilities, network extension functionality, and access point operations into a single portable device. This integration eliminates the need for multiple separate pieces of equipment while maintaining reliable network access and portability.
Data Source
AI summary
A method or system including managing one or more network connections of a first device, receiving a request for network access at the first device from one or more secondary devices, transmitting one or more network access requests to a network for the one or more secondary devices and enabling concurrent network access by the first device and the one or more secondary devices.