摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved channel estimation and channel state information (CSI) transfer in a wireless data communication system, including but not limited to Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) communication systems. In accordance with one or more embodiments and aspects thereof, a channel estimation and CSI transfer system is disclosed that extends and utilizes existing frame transfer elements to accomplish estimation and transfer. Such a system may offer improved capabilities such as a lower overhead CSI transfer, reduced data transfer latency, and more frequent CSI measurements.
摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide communication test systems for the testing of packet data communication devices, systems and networks. According to one aspect of the subject matter described herein, a test system containing an integrated traffic, protocol and waveform analyzer is disclosed that includes a traffic generator/analyzer and a protocol engine that triggers a waveform analyzer to analyze the signal waveform of a device under test at a predetermined point. Such a test system may offer improved capabilities such as a more selective and accurate measurement of complex signal waveforms, more automated measurements of waveforms pertaining to wireless communication data streams, and more rapid identification and measurement of waveforms corresponding to errored packets.
摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide communication test systems for the mobility testing of multi-user multiple-input multiple-output (MU-MIMO) radio frequency wireless data communication devices, systems and networks. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a test system containing an MU-MIMO traffic generator and analyzer is disclosed that includes a mobility effects scheduler operative in conjunction with a channel impairment simulator to perform tests related to mobile MU-MIMO devices such as wireless clients and terminals. Such a test system may offer improved capabilities, such as flexible measurements of mobility performance, more accurate assessments of MU-MIMO wireless channel utilization and data throughput, measurements on MU-MIMO devices under mobility stress, and automated measurements of MU-MIMO mobility testing.
摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide communication test systems for the testing of packet data communication devices, systems and networks. According to one aspect of the subject matter described herein, a test system containing an integrated traffic, protocol and waveform analyzer is disclosed that includes a traffic generator/analyzer and a protocol engine that triggers a waveform analyzer to analyze the signal waveform of a device under test at a predetermined point. Such a test system may offer improved capabilities such as a more selective and accurate measurement of complex signal waveforms, more automated measurements of waveforms pertaining to wireless communication data streams, and more rapid identification and measurement of waveforms corresponding to errored packets.
摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide communication test systems for the testing of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radio frequency wireless data communication devices, systems and networks, including Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) devices and systems. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a test system containing an integrated MIMO signal analyzer is disclosed that includes a protocol engine operative in conjunction with a waveform generator and waveform analyzer that analyzes the signal waveform of a device under test. Such a test system may offer improved capabilities such as a simpler and more flexible measurement of complex MIMO signal waveforms, more automated measurements of MIMO waveforms including beamforming functions, and more accurate measurement of the efficiency of MIMO related functions such as channel estimation, transmit precoding and beamforming.
摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide efficient support for the exchange of trigger information between wireless data communication devices and systems, including Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) devices and systems that may utilize Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA). In accordance with one or more embodiments, a trigger information exchange mechanism is disclosed that transfers trigger data as part of a pre-existing data frame handshake. Such a system may offer improved capabilities such as a reduced channel overhead incurred due to the trigger information exchange.
摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved channel estimation and channel state information (CSI) transfer in a wireless data communication system, including but not limited to Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) communication systems. In accordance with one or more embodiments and aspects thereof, a channel estimation and CSI transfer system is disclosed that extends and utilizes existing frame transfer elements to accomplish estimation and transfer. Such a system may offer improved capabilities such as a lower overhead CSI transfer, reduced data transfer latency, and more frequent CSI measurements.
摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide shielding and radio frequency (RF) antenna coupling for communication test systems for the testing of wireless data communication devices and systems, including Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) devices and systems. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a shielding and coupling system containing an array of RF antennas is disclosed that includes a flexible jacket integrated with RF shielding material that simultaneously isolates a device under test (DUT) and couples signals from the antennas of the DUT. Such a system may offer improved capabilities such as a faster and more efficient method of isolating the DUT from external interference, a more repeatable and simplified method of transmitting and receiving MIMO RF signals from DUTs having built-in antennas, and a more portable and lower cost RF test setup.
摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved online security testing of security devices and networks, including but not limited to networks containing wireless access points. In accordance with one or more embodiments and aspects thereof, a distributed online test system is disclosed that combines an online test manager with one or more remote probes to generate simulated attacks and verify their effectiveness. Such a system may offer improved capabilities such as the ability to conduct attacks over geographically distributed network topologies, the ability to assess the security functions of wireless networks, and simpler and more cost-effective online security testing.
摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved online security testing of security devices and networks, including but not limited to networks containing wireless access points. In accordance with one or more embodiments and aspects thereof, a distributed online test system is disclosed that combines an online test manager with one or more remote probes to generate simulated attacks and verify their effectiveness. Such a system may offer improved capabilities such as the ability to conduct attacks over geographically distributed network topologies, the ability to assess the security functions of wireless networks, and simpler and more cost-effective online security testing.