公开(公告)号：US20160007167A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14839579

申请日：2015-08-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Pierre B. Vandwalle ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Andreas Wolf ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan

IPC: H04W4/06 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W8/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/06 ,  H04L43/12 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W56/001 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W92/18

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for opportunistically conducting data communications on multiple wireless channels. In these methods, a device is engaged in data communications with a second device and receives a conflicting communication demand requiring action on one or more channels other than the data-communication channel (e.g., to conduct a channel scan, to issue or receive a beacon). The device arranges a schedule of channel switches to satisfy the communication demand and advises the second device of the schedule, and may explicitly invite the second device to implement the schedule. To the extent the second device does so, the data communications continue on the other channels. The devices may be participating in a synchronized peer-to-peer communication environment that requires their attendance on the data-communication channel and that is not associated with the other channels.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于机会地在多个无线信道上进行数据通信的装置和方法。 在这些方法中，设备与第二设备进行数据通信，并接收需要对数据通信信道以外的一个或多个信道（例如进行信道扫描，发送或接收信标）的冲突通信需求 ）。 设备安排频道交换机的时间表以满足通信需求并向该第二设备通知该时间表，并且可以明确地邀请该第二设备来实施该时间表。 在第二个设备这样做的程度上，数据通信在其他通道上继续。 这些设备可以参与同步的对等通信环境，其需要他们参与数据通信信道并且不与其他信道相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20140068058A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13627837

申请日：2012-09-26

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Andreas Wolf

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04M1/72563 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2250/06

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates use of local network services from an electronic device. During operation, the system obtains a usage pattern associated with use of the local network services by a user of the electronic device. Next, upon detecting a subsequent request from the user for a list of the local network services in proximity to the electronic device, the system organizes the list based on the usage pattern.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供了便于从电子设备使用本地网络服务的系统。 在操作期间，系统获得与电子设备的用户使用本地网络服务相关联的使用模式。 接下来，在从用户检测到关于电子设备附近的本地网络服务的列表的后续请求时，系统基于使用模式来组织列表。

公开(公告)号：US20190014610A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US16130342

申请日：2018-09-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yong Liu ,  Christiaan A. Hartman ,  Daniel R. Borges ,  Peter N. Heerboth ,  Lawrie Kurian ,  Su Khiong Yong ,  Anand Rajagopalan ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Andreas Wolf ,  Guoqing Li ,  Lilach Zukerman ,  Oren Shani

IPC: H04W76/14 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W72/12 ,  H04W8/00

CPC classification number: H04W76/14 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W72/12

Abstract: In one set of embodiments, one or more client stations operate to configure Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN)—direct communication with neighboring client stations, i.e., direct communication between the client stations without utilizing an intermediate access point. Embodiments of the disclosure relate to NAN datapath scheduling and NAN pre-datapath operation setup and scheduling. The NAN datapath embodiments described herein provide a mechanism through which devices can communicate and provide services. Aspects of the datapath development include datapath scheduling, including datapath setup and scheduling attributes, as well as pre-datapath operation triggering and scheduling. Scheduling may include determination of a type of datapath, including paging and synchronized datapaths. NAN data cluster base schedules may be scheduled as equal-sets or subsets of datapath schedules. The datapath model may be implemented for unicast and multicast communication between client stations.

公开(公告)号：US20150351114A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14292682

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Wolf ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Veerendra M. Boodannavar

IPC: H04W72/12 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W76/02

CPC classification number: H04L67/1085 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/1068 ,  H04L67/1074 ,  H04W28/0215 ,  H04W36/03 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W92/18

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for conducting wireless data communications, particularly real-time data communications, in a communication environment that includes a restricted channel (e.g., a channel subject to Dynamic Frequency Selection or DFS). Two or more mobile communication/computing devices (e.g., smart phones, tablet computers) participate in a peer-to-peer network and engage in data communications while one or more of them operate on the restricted channel (e.g., to maintain an infrastructure communication connection). Their channel sequences are configured to maximize the efficiency of the data communication while satisfying restrictions of the restricted channel or avoiding that channel, and only require them to monitor one beacon interval. One or more of the devices may strategically roam to the restricted channel or away from the restricted channel, depending on which action will provide greater communication throughput or efficiency.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在包括受限通道（例如，经受动态频率选择或DFS的信道）的通信环境中进行无线数据通信，特别是实时数据通信的装置和方法。 两个或多个移动通信/计算设备（例如，智能电话，平板计算机）参与对等网络并进行数据通信，而其中一个或多个在受限通道上操作（例如，维持基础设施通信 连接）。 它们的信道序列被配置为在满足限制信道的限制或避免该信道的同时最大化数据通信的效率，并且仅要求它们监视一个信标间隔。 取决于哪个动作将提供更大的通信吞吐量或效率，一个或多个设备可以战略地漫游到受限的信道或远离受限的信道。

公开(公告)号：US20140362726A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US13913278

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Pierre B. Vandwalle ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Andreas Wolf ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan

IPC: H04W84/18 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W56/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/06 ,  H04L43/12 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W56/001 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W92/18

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for opportunistically conducting data communications on multiple wireless channels. In these methods, a device is engaged in data communications with a second device and receives a conflicting communication demand requiring action on one or more channels other than the data-communication channel (e.g., to conduct a channel scan, to issue or receive a beacon). The device arranges a schedule of channel switches to satisfy the communication demand and advises the second device of the schedule, and may explicitly invite the second device to implement the schedule. To the extent the second device does so, the data communications continue on the other channels. The devices may be participating in a synchronized peer-to-peer communication environment that requires their attendance on the data-communication channel and that is not associated with the other channels.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于机会地在多个无线信道上进行数据通信的装置和方法。 在这些方法中，设备与第二设备进行数据通信，并接收需要对数据通信信道以外的一个或多个信道（例如进行信道扫描，发送或接收信标）的冲突通信需求 ）。 设备安排频道交换机的时间表以满足通信需求并向该第二设备通知该时间表，并且可以明确地邀请该第二设备来实施该时间表。 在第二个设备这样做的程度上，数据通信在其他通道上继续。 这些设备可以参与同步的对等通信环境，其需要他们参与数据通信信道并且不与其他信道相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20130331098A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13912616

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Kapil Chhabra ,  Andreas Wolf ,  Tito Thomas

IPC: H04W48/20

CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04M2250/06 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Automatically determining and alerting a user to available wireless networks. Initially, the method may automatically determine that one or more wireless networks are available to a wireless device at a location. The method may determine if the wireless device has been present at the first location for more than a threshold amount of time, e.g., based on periodic determination of the available wireless networks to the wireless device. Based on the wireless device being present at the first location for more than the threshold amount of time, an alert may be automatically displayed to the user on a display of the wireless device. The alert may indicate at least one wireless network of the one or more wireless networks at the first location. The wireless device may connect to wireless network indicated by the alert in response to user input.

Abstract translation: 自动确定和告警用户到可用的无线网络。 最初，该方法可以自动确定一个或多个无线网络对于一个位置处的无线设备是可用的。 该方法可以例如基于对无线设备的可用无线网络的周期性确定来确定无线设备是否已经存在于第一位置超过阈值量的时间。 基于在第一位置处存在超过阈值时间量的无线设备，可以在无线设备的显示器上自动向用户显示警报。 警报可以指示在第一位置处的一个或多个无线网络的至少一个无线网络。 无线设备可以响应于用户输入连接到由警报指示的无线网络。

公开(公告)号：US12069765B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

申请号：US16587332

申请日：2019-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yong Liu ,  Christiaan A. Hartman ,  Daniel R. Borges ,  Peter N. Heerboth ,  Lawrie Kurian ,  Su Khiong Yong ,  Anand Rajagopalan ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Andreas Wolf ,  Guoqing Li ,  Lilach Zukerman

IPC: H04W8/00 ,  H04L12/18 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W74/00 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W72/30

CPC classification number: H04W8/005 ,  H04L12/189 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W72/30 ,  H04W74/002

Abstract: One or more wireless stations operate to configure Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN)—direct communication with neighboring wireless stations, i.e., direct communication between the wireless stations without utilizing an intermediate access point. Embodiments of the disclosure relate to reciprocating service between two or more wireless stations. The reciprocating service embodiments described herein provide a mechanism through which devices can participate in a same service instant.

公开(公告)号：US20200029198A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-23

申请号：US16587332

申请日：2019-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yong Liu ,  Christiaan A. Hartman ,  Daniel R. Borges ,  Peter N. Heerboth ,  Lawrie Kurian ,  Su Khiong Yong ,  Anand Rajagopalan ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Andreas Wolf ,  Guoqing Li ,  Lilach Zukerman

IPC: H04W8/00 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04L12/18 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W4/08

Abstract: One or more wireless stations operate to configure Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN)—direct communication with neighboring wireless stations, i.e., direct communication between the wireless stations without utilizing an intermediate access point. Embodiments of the disclosure relate to reciprocating service between two or more wireless stations. The reciprocating service embodiments described herein provide a mechanism through which devices can participate in a same service instant.

公开(公告)号：US10178167B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

申请号：US14292682

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Wolf ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Veerendra M. Boodannavar

IPC: H04W28/02 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W92/18

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for conducting wireless data communications, particularly real-time data communications, in a communication environment that includes a restricted channel (e.g., a channel subject to Dynamic Frequency Selection or DFS). Two or more mobile communication/computing devices (e.g., smart phones, tablet computers) participate in a peer-to-peer network and engage in data communications while one or more of them operate on the restricted channel (e.g., to maintain an infrastructure communication connection). Their channel sequences are configured to maximize the efficiency of the data communication while satisfying restrictions of the restricted channel or avoiding that channel, and only require them to monitor one beacon interval. One or more of the devices may strategically roam to the restricted channel or away from the restricted channel, depending on which action will provide greater communication throughput or efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US20160278112A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US15074848

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yong Liu ,  Christiaan A. Hartman ,  Daniel R. Borges ,  Peter Heerboth ,  Lawrie Kurian ,  Su Khiong Yong ,  Anand Rajagopalan ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Andreas Wolf ,  Guoqing Li ,  Lilach Zukerman ,  Oren Shani

IPC: H04W72/12 ,  H04W8/00 ,  H04L29/12

CPC classification number: H04W8/005 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W72/1278 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W92/18

Abstract: In some embodiments, one or more wireless stations operate to configure Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN)—direct communication between neighboring wireless stations, e.g., without utilizing an intermediate access point. Embodiments of the disclosure relate to NAN datapath configuration. The NAN datapath embodiments described herein provide a mechanism through which devices can communicate and provide services. Aspects of the datapath development include datapath scheduling, including datapath setup and scheduling attributes, scheduler rank management, and further NAN discovery. The datapath model may be implemented for unicast and multicast communication between wireless stations.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，一个或多个无线站操作以配置相邻无线站之间的邻居意识网络（NAN） - 直接通信，例如，不利用中间接入点。 本公开的实施例涉及NAN数据路径配置。 本文描述的NAN数据路径实施例提供了一种机制，通过该机制设备可以通信和提供服务。 数据路径开发的方面包括数据路径调度，包括数据路径设置和调度属性，调度器排名管理以及进一步的NAN发现。 数据路径模型可以实现用于无线站之间的单播和多播通信。