Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-12
2007-06-12
Phunkulh, Bob A. (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...
C370S401000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09976455
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for implementing a home network including a wireless module. In one implementation, a home network includes: two or more host devices, where at least one host device includes a wireless module port, and where the host devices are connected in a local network; and a wireless module connected to the wireless module port of a host device, where the wireless module provides a wireless connection to an external network; where at least one host device is a consumer appliance.
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Phunkulh Bob A.
Rogitz John L.
Sony Corporation
Sony Electronics Inc.
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