Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Measured signal processing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2008-03-18
Cosimano, Edward R (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Measured signal processing
C340S539100, C340S539110, C340S539210, C340S853200, C343S703000, C455S115100, C455S115300, C455S226100, C455S226200, C702S127000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07346477
ABSTRACT:
Techniques for testing a station, such as a wireless-enabled device, are described. A first method relates to evaluating a station configured to communicate with at least one access point. Another device is controlled to communicate wirelessly with the station by transmitting a wireless signal. The first device is controlled, via software, to reduce the strength of the wireless signal, and the response of the station is evaluated. A second method relates to evaluating a station configured to communicate in accordance with a wireless communication standard. Another device is controlled to engage in wireless communication with the station in a manner that does not comply with the wireless communication standard, and the station's response is evaluated. A third method relates to evaluating a station that can be configured to communicate in different communication modes. Another device is configured and re-configured, via software, to communicate wirelessly with the station in different communication modes, and the response of the station is evaluated.
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Desai Mitesh K.
Harding David C.
Cosimano Edward R
Microsoft Corporation
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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