Self-configuring, adaptive, three-dimensional, wireless network
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Abstract
A network for wireless transmission of a media data in a building includes a plurality of access points. A first access point receives the media data from a source and transmits the media data downstream at a first data rate. A plurality of additional access points is distributed about the building, each of which includes an upstream transceiver to receive the media content on a first channel and a downstream transceiver to re-transmit the media content at substantially the first data rate on a second channel. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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74 Claims
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1-44. -44. (Canceled).
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45. A wireless access point comprising:
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a plug for insertion into an electrical outlet;
a power supply unit coupled to the plug for converting an A.C. voltage provided by the electrical outlet into a D.C. voltage;
means powered by the D.C. voltage for receiving and transmitting data;
a housing, the power supply unit and the means being enclosed within the housing, the plug being attached to the housing such that the electrical outlet physically supports the wireless access point in a position against the electrical outlet when the plug is inserted into the electrical outlet. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
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52. A wireless access point comprising:
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a housing;
a plug fixedly attached to the housing for insertion into an electrical outlet, the electrical outlet physically supporting and powering the wireless access point;
at least one transceiver for receiving and transmitting data, the at least one transceiver being enclosed within the housing;
a port independent from the electrical outlet that provides a physical data interface. - View Dependent Claims (53, 54, 55, 56)
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57. A wireless access point comprising:
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a processor;
means coupled to the processor for receiving audio data repeated from another wireless access point; and
a port that provides a physical data interface coupled to the processor. - View Dependent Claims (58, 59, 60)
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61. A wireless access point comprising:
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a processor;
means coupled to the processor for receiving video data repeated from another wireless access point; and
a port that provides a physical data interface coupled to the processor. - View Dependent Claims (62)
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63. A wireless access point comprising:
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means for transmitting audio data repeated from another wireless access point; and
a port that provides a physical data interface coupled to the means for transmitting audio data. - View Dependent Claims (64, 65, 66)
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67. A wireless access point comprising:
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means for receiving video data repeated from another wireless access point;
a memory to store encryption key information for authorizing access to the audio data; and
a port other than an electrical outlet connection that provides a physical data interface coupled to the means for receiving audio data. - View Dependent Claims (68, 69, 70)
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71. A wireless access point comprising:
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a housing;
a plug fixedly attached to the housing for insertion into an electrical outlet, the electrical outlet physically supporting and powering the wireless access point;
means enclosed in the housing for repeating audio data repeated from another wireless access point, the means and the another wireless access point communicating on a single frequency channel; and
a port independent from the electrical outlet that provides a physical data interface coupled to the means for repeating.
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72. A wireless access point comprising:
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a housing;
a plug fixedly attached to the housing for insertion into an electrical outlet, the electrical outlet physically supporting and powering the wireless access point;
means enclosed in the housing for repeating video data repeated from another wireless access point, the means and the another wireless access point communicating on a single frequency channel; and
a port that provides a physical data interface coupled to the means for repeating.
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73. A wireless access point comprising:
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a plug for insertion into an electrical outlet;
a power supply unit coupled to the plug for converting an A.C. voltage provided by the electrical outlet into a D.C. voltage;
means powered by the D.C. voltage for receiving and transmitting data;
a housing, the power supply unit and the means being enclosed within the housing, the plug being attached to the housing such that the electrical outlet physically supports the wireless access point in a position against the electrical outlet when the plug is inserted into the electrical outlet; and
one or more wired interfaces coupled to the means, the one or more wired interfaces not being connected to the electrical outlet.
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74. A wireless access point comprising:
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means for receiving audio data repeated from another wireless access point;
a memory to store encryption key information for authorizing access to the audio data; and
a port that provides a physical data interface coupled to the means for receiving audio data.
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Specification