Wireless network bridge with remote indicator circuit
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1. A device for enabling a computer within a vehicle to transmit and receive data over a wireless network comprising:
- a) an antenna located outside the vehicle that receives and transmits the data to and from an access point;
b) a signal indicator that monitors the strength of an internet access signal; and
c) a power source to provide power to the signal indicator and the antenna.
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Abstract
A wireless network bridge with a signal indicator for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The network bridge comprises three components: an antenna assembly to receive and transmit signals to and from an internet access point; a hub to transmit data and power; and a signal indicator to provide a visual or audible indication of the strength of an available signal.
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1. A device for enabling a computer within a vehicle to transmit and receive data over a wireless network comprising:
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a) an antenna located outside the vehicle that receives and transmits the data to and from an access point;
b) a signal indicator that monitors the strength of an internet access signal; and
c) a power source to provide power to the signal indicator and the antenna. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A device for enabling a computer located in a moving vehicle to transmit and receive data over the internet comprising:
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a) an antenna attached to the exterior of the vehicle that transmits and receives data from an access point;
b) a signal indicator located within the vehicle that provides a visual or audible indication of the strength of the signal being sent from the access point; and
c) a hub that transmits the data received from the antenna to a computer. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of obtaining internet access while in a moving vehicle comprising:
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a) providing a system comprising;
i) an antenna attached to the exterior of a vehicle that transmits and receives data from an access point;
ii) a signal indicator located within the vehicle that provides a visual or audible indication of the strength of the signal being sent from the access point; and
ii) a power source that powers the signal indicator and antenna while also passing the data received from the antenna to a computer;
b) providing a first stationary access point that transmits and receives wireless signal within a certain range;
c) attaching a computer to the hub;
d) moving the vehicle to a position where the antenna is close enough to the access point to receive and transmit data to and from the first stationary access point;
e) confirming that the vehicle is close enough to the first stationary access point to connect to the internet by monitoring the signal provided by the signal indicator; and
f) connecting the computer to the internet and transmitting data over the internet by transferring data between the antenna and the first stationary access point. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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