Charter Communications. has been granted a patent for a system that coordinates data transmissions in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The system allows access points to manage client requests without requiring clients to switch APs, enhancing network efficiency and user experience. GlobalData’s report on Charter Communications gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Charter Communications, Wireless sensing nodes was a key innovation area identified from patents. Charter Communications's grant share as of July 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Access point coordination for wireless local area networks
The patent US12075379B2 describes a computerized access point (AP) controller apparatus designed for local area networks (LANs). This apparatus includes a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing instructions that enable the registration of multiple computerized access points (APs) within the network. The controller processes requests from client devices, identifying suitable APs for request allocation based on their ability to automatically associate with the client device without requiring consent. The system facilitates efficient data transmission to the selected APs, allowing them to service requests concurrently, thereby enhancing network performance.
Additionally, the patent outlines a method for managing wireless local area networks (WLANs) that involves registering wireless-enabled access devices and establishing associations with client devices. The method includes evaluating requests to determine if the first access device can meet the required service time, and if not, it selects a second access device to assist. The system creates a directory of access devices, assesses their signal strengths, and ranks them accordingly. This ensures that only devices meeting a certain threshold are included, optimizing the network's responsiveness and efficiency. The apparatus can also be integrated with existing APs and is capable of handling various data transactions, including uploads and downloads, while maintaining quality of service standards.
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