17957762. ATTAINING RAPID RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) CHANNEL INSPECTION USING INTELLIGENT TRANSCEIVER SCANNING IN WLAN NETWORKS simplified abstract (Fortinet, Inc.)

From WikiPatents
Jump to navigation Jump to search

ATTAINING RAPID RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) CHANNEL INSPECTION USING INTELLIGENT TRANSCEIVER SCANNING IN WLAN NETWORKS

Organization Name

Fortinet, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Srinivasa Subbarao Neeli of Whitefield (IN)

ATTAINING RAPID RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) CHANNEL INSPECTION USING INTELLIGENT TRANSCEIVER SCANNING IN WLAN NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17957762 titled 'ATTAINING RAPID RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) CHANNEL INSPECTION USING INTELLIGENT TRANSCEIVER SCANNING IN WLAN NETWORKS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for configuring the scan mode in an access point to monitor WLAN conditions by scanning a channel list using MIMO transceivers.

  • MIMO transceivers are configured to scan a set of channels within an RF band during a hop period.
  • An RF analysis is performed during a dwell period to identify WLAN conditions on the scanned channels.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Wireless network optimization
  • Spectrum analysis in crowded environments

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Efficient monitoring of WLAN conditions
  • Identifying interference in wireless networks

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved network performance
  • Enhanced spectrum management

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology could be commercially benefit:

  • Network equipment manufacturers
  • Telecommunication companies

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be:

  • Spectrum analyzers used in wireless networks

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact battery life in access points?

This article does not address the potential impact of this technology on the battery life of access points.

What are the specific technical requirements for implementing this method?

The article does not provide detailed technical requirements for implementing this method.


Original Abstract Submitted

Scan mode is configured in an access point to monitor WLAN conditions. A channel list is progressively scanned using full capabilities available from MIMO transceivers. During a hop period, each MIMO transceiver is configured to a first set of channels from the channel list within an RF band. During a dwell period, an RF analysis is performed for the set of channels to identify conditions on the WLAN.