Multiplex communications – Communication over free space
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Patel, Ajit (Department: 2617)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
C235S472020, C235S462460, C455S041200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07920496
ABSTRACT:
A mobile customer service station operating within a wireless multi-hop communication network includes a console on a wheeled chassis. The console carries and houses a number of components which are used in merchandising operations to conclude customer purchase transactions. The items supported externally on the console are a printer for printing purchase receipts, customer credit charge agreements and records of transactions, and a magnetic card reader for reading information from a magnetic stripe of a customer's credit card. In one embodiment, the operation of the printer, credit card reader and the cash drawer is controlled by a multi-function control unit located within an enclosure of the console. The control unit is electrically powered by a self-contained power source which is preferably a deep cycle rechargeable battery. The console also houses a transceiver unit which under the control of the control unit is capable of interactive communication with a premises network. In another embodiment, the mobile service station comprises an access device which participates with a variety of peripherals at the station in a lower power communication LAN, while providing higher power communication to other network devices via a premises network with routing via a wireless spanning tree configuration.
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Bunte Alan G.
Hanson George E.
Koenck Steven E.
Mahany Ronald L.
Meier Robert C.
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