Telecommunications – Radiotelephone system – Zoned or cellular telephone system
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Zewdu, Meless (Department: 2617)
Telecommunications
Radiotelephone system
Zoned or cellular telephone system
C455S403000, C455S414400, C455S090300, C455S575100, C455S128000, C455S041200, C455S554200
Reexamination Certificate
active
11008802
ABSTRACT:
A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.
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Adams James D.
Baker Joseph C.
Nierenberg Nicolas C.
Smith Derek M.
Awarepoint Corporation
Catania Michael
Clause Eight IPS LLP
Lo Elaine
Zewdu Meless
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