System and method for WLAN signal strength determination
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1. A method, comprising:
- receiving a WLAN RF signal;
converting the WLAN RF signal to a voltage proportional to the signal;
comparing the voltage to a first reference voltage;
outputting data corresponding to WLAN RF signal strength if the voltage is greater than the first reference voltage;
comparing the voltage to a second reference voltage; and
outputting additional data corresponding to WLAN RF signal strength if the voltage is greater than the second reference voltage.
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Abstract
A method for WLAN signal strength determination comprises receiving a WLAN RF signal; converting the WLAN RF signal to a voltage proportional to the signal; comparing the voltage to a first reference voltage; and outputting data corresponding to WLAN RF signal strength if the voltage is greater than the first reference voltage.
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1. A method, comprising:
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receiving a WLAN RF signal;
converting the WLAN RF signal to a voltage proportional to the signal;
comparing the voltage to a first reference voltage;
outputting data corresponding to WLAN RF signal strength if the voltage is greater than the first reference voltage;
comparing the voltage to a second reference voltage; and
outputting additional data corresponding to WLAN RF signal strength if the voltage is greater than the second reference voltage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A WLAN RF signal strength determination system, comprising:
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means for receiving a WLAN RF signal;
means for converting the WLAN RF signal to a voltage proportional to the signal;
means for comparing the voltage to a first reference voltage;
means for outputting data corresponding to WLAN RF signal strength if the voltage is greater than the reference voltage;
means for comparing the voltage to a second reference voltage; and
means for outputting additional data corresponding to WLAN RF signal strength if the voltage is greater than the second reference voltage.
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8. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions to cause a computer to execute a method, the method comprising:
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converting a received WLAN RF signal to a voltage proportional to the signal;
digitizing the converted voltage;
comparing the digitized voltage to a first reference voltage;
outputting data corresponding to WLAN RF signal strength if the digitized voltage is greater than the first reference voltage;
comparing the digitized voltage to a second reference voltage; and
outputting additional data corresponding to WLAN RF signal strength if the voltage is greater than the second reference voltage. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A WLAN RF signal strength determination system, comprising:
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an antenna capable to receive WLAN RF signals;
a WLAN detector, coupled to the antenna, capable to convert a received WLAN RF signal into a DC voltage proportional to the strength of the WLAN RF signal;
an operational amplifier, coupled to the WLAN detector, capable to emit a signal if the DC voltage is greater than a first reference voltage;
a timer, coupled to the operational amplifier, capable to emit a high voltage pulse upon receipt of a signal from the operational amplifier;
a LED, coupled to the timer, capable to emit a light upon receipt of the high voltage pulse from the timer;
a second operational amplifier coupled to the WLAN detector, capable to emit a signal if the DC voltage is greater than a second reference voltage that is higher than the first reference voltage;
a second timer, coupled to the second operational amplifier, capable to emit a high voltage pulse upon receipt of a signal from the second operational amplifier; and
a second LED, coupled to the second timer, capable to emit a light upon receipt of the high voltage pulse from the second timer. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A wireless local area network (WLAN) radio frequency (RF) signal strength determination system, the system comprising:
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an antenna configured to receive a WLAN RF signal;
a power detector coupled to the antenna and configured to convert the WLAN RF signal into a direct current (DC) voltage, wherein the DC voltage is proportional to a strength of the WLAN RF signal;
a comparator coupled to the power detector and configured to emit a first signal if the DC voltage is greater than a first reference voltage and a second signal if the DC voltage is greater than a second reference voltage; and
an output interface coupled to the comparator and configured to indicate the strength of the WLAN RF signal. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A mobile phone comprising:
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a receiver configured to receive a wireless local area network (WLAN) radio frequency (RF) signal;
a converter coupled to the receiver and configured to convert the WLAN RF signal into a direct current (DC) voltage;
a processor coupled to the converter and configured to compare the DC voltage to a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage; and
a display coupled to the processor and configured to output a result of the comparison of the DC voltage to the first reference voltage and the second reference voltage, wherein the result comprises a strength of the WLAN RF signal. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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26. A computer-readable medium having computer-readable instructions stored thereon, wherein, upon execution by a processor, the computer-readable instructions are configured to cause the processor to:
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convert a received wireless local area network (WLAN) radio frequency (RF) signal into a direct current (DC) voltage, wherein the DC voltage is proportional to the WLAN RF signal;
compare the DC voltage to a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage;
generate a first signal if the DC voltage is greater than the first reference voltage, wherein the first signal represents a first strength of the WLAN RF signal; and
generate a second signal if the DC voltage is greater than the second reference voltage, wherein the second signal represents a second strength of the WLAN RF signal. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29)
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