公开(公告)号：US20220110102A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-07

申请号：US17460884

申请日：2021-08-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lawrie Kurian ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Anand Rajagopalan ,  Santosh Lnu

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W48/16

Abstract: An electronic device that communicates with a second electronic device is described. During operation, an electronic device communicates first messages with the second electronic device in time slots corresponding to first channels in a first band of frequencies using a peer-to-peer communication protocol (such as neighbor awareness networking or NaN), where, in a given time slot, a given first channel in the first band of frequencies is used in the communication of the first messages. Moreover, the electronic device communicates second messages with the second electronic device in the time slots corresponding to second channels in a second band of frequencies using the peer-to-peer communication protocol, where, in the given time slot, a given second channel in the second band of frequencies is used in the communication of the second messages. Note that the communicating of the first messages and the second messages may at least partially overlap in time.

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：US20190289603A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-19

申请号：US16433198

申请日：2019-06-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Su Khiong Yong ,  Christiaan A. Hartman ,  Yong Liu ,  Lawrie Kurian ,  Peter N. Heerboth ,  Guoqing Li ,  Daniel R. Borges ,  Chiu Ngok E. Wong ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Anand Rajagopalan

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W72/12 ,  H04W76/14

Abstract: One or more wireless stations may operate to configure Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN)—direct communication with neighboring wireless stations, e.g., without utilizing an intermediate access point. Scheduling of NAN ranging procedures may include a first wireless station sending first information, including first scheduling preferences and a first ranging role, to a second wireless station. The first wireless station receives second information, including second scheduling preferences and a second ranging role, from the second wireless station. The first wireless station may initiate the ranging procedure based on the scheduling preferences and ranging parameters. Alternatively, the second wireless station and may initiate the ranging procedure based on the scheduling preferences and ranging parameters.

公开(公告)号：US10320902B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US15661785

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lawrie Kurian ,  Anand Rajagopalan ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Tashbeeb Haque

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W40/24

Abstract: In some embodiments, one or more wireless stations operate to configure direct communication with neighboring mobile stations, e.g., direct communication between the wireless stations without utilizing an intermediate access point. Embodiments of the disclosure relate to techniques for devices (e.g., NAN devices and/or AWDL devices) to detect asymmetric awareness amongst peers.

公开(公告)号：US20160309472A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US15131911

申请日：2016-04-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Su Khiong Yong ,  Christiaan A. Hartman ,  Yong Liu ,  Lawrie Kurian ,  Peter N. Heerboth ,  Guoqing Li ,  Daniel R. Borges ,  Chiu Ngok E. Wong ,  Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Tashbeeb Haque ,  Anand Rajagopalan

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W76/02

CPC classification number: H04W72/0446 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W72/1278 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: In some embodiments, one or more wireless stations operate to configure Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN)—direct communication with neighboring wireless stations, e.g., without utilizing an intermediate access point. Embodiments relate to scheduling of NAN ranging procedures, including to a first wireless station sending first information, including first scheduling preferences and a first ranging role, to a second wireless station. The first wireless device receives second information, including second scheduling preferences and a second ranging role, from the second wireless device. The first wireless station may initiate the ranging procedure based on the scheduling preferences and ranging parameters. Alternatively, the second wireless station and may initiate the ranging procedure based on the scheduling preferences and ranging parameters.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，一个或多个无线站操作以配置与相邻无线站的邻居意识网络（NAN） - 直接通信，例如，不利用中间接入点。 实施例涉及NAN测距过程的调度，包括向第二无线站发送包括第一调度偏好和第一测距角色的第一信息的第一无线站。 第一无线设备从第二无线设备接收包括第二调度偏好和第二测距角色的第二信息。 第一无线站可以基于调度偏好和测距参数发起测距过程。 或者，第二无线站，并且可以基于调度偏好和测距参数来发起测距过程。

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。

公开(公告)号：US20160249200A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15051640

申请日：2016-02-23

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 ,  H04W72/00 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W4/06

Abstract: In one set of embodiments, 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.

Abstract translation: 在一组实施例中，一个或多个无线站操作以配置与相邻无线站的邻居意识网络（NAN） - 直接通信，即，在不使用中间接入点的情况下，无线站之间的直接通信。 本公开的实施例涉及两个或更多个无线站之间的往复运动。 本文描述的往复式服务实施例提供了一种机构，通过该机制，设备可以参与相同的服务时刻。

公开(公告)号：US20160165653A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14960488

申请日：2015-12-07

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: H04W76/02 ,  H04W72/12 ,  H04W72/04

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.

Abstract translation: 在一组实施例中，一个或多个客户端站操作以配置与相邻客户站的邻居意识网络（NAN） - 直接通信，即，在不利用中间接入点的情况下在客户站之间进行直接通信。 本公开的实施例涉及NAN数据路径调度和NAN预数据路径操作建立和调度。 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，包括数据路径建立和调度属性，以及预数据路径操作触发和调度。 调度可以包括确定数据路径的类型，包括寻呼和同步的数据路径。 可以将NAN数据集群基本计划调度为数据路径计划的等份或子集。 数据路径模型可以实现用于客户站之间的单播和多播通信。