{"schema_version":"1.0","canonical_url":"https://patentable.app/patents/US-9853845","patent":{"patent_number":"US-9853845","title":"Apparatus, method, and computer readable media for indicating a communication protocol and information in a signal field","assignee":null,"inventors":[],"filing_date":"2015-06-19T00:00:00.000Z","publication_date":"2017-12-26T00:00:00.000Z","cpc_codes":["H04L","H04L","H04L","H04L","H04W"],"num_claims":25,"abstract":"Apparatuses, methods, and computer readable media for indicating a communication and information in a signal field are disclosed. A high-efficiency wireless local area network (HEW) device comprises circuitry is disclosed. The circuitry may be configured to: generate a HEW packet comprising a legacy signal (L-SIG) field, where the L-SIG field comprises a plurality of subcarriers, and an R-L-SIG field, where the R-L-SIG field comprises a repeat of the plurality of subcarriers partitioned into a plurality of groups, and where information is encoded into one or more groups of the plurality of groups by a same modulation to each subcarrier partitioned into the corresponding group. A HEW device comprising circuitry is disclosed. The circuitry may be configured to: receive a L-SIG field; receive a R-L-SIG field; and determine whether the R-L-SIG field is a repeat of the L-SIG field with piggybacked information."},"analysis":{"summary":"The Apparatus, Method, and Computer Readable Media for Indicating a Communication Protocol and Information in a Signal Field patent presents an innovative solution for enhancing wireless communication in high-efficiency wireless local area networks (HEW). The core innovation lies in encoding additional information within the legacy signal (L-SIG) field of HEW packets by partitioning and modulating subcarriers. This allows for improved data throughput and reduced overhead without disrupting existing network protocols. The problem being solved is the inefficient utilization of the wireless spectrum, leading to slower data speeds and increased latency. This technology offers a cost-effective alternative to hardware upgrades by maximizing the use of available bandwidth through clever signal encoding. The business value of this technology lies in its ability to improve network efficiency and reduce operating costs. By optimizing the use of the wireless spectrum, network operators can serve more users with the same infrastructure, thereby increasing their revenue potential. This innovation has significant market opportunity in various applications, including IoT devices, smart homes, and enterprise wireless networks. The Apparatus, Method, and Computer Readable Media for Indicating a Communication Protocol and Information in a Signal Field offers a promising pathway to meet the ever-increasing demands of modern wireless communication systems.","layman_explanation":"The Apparatus, Method, and Computer Readable Media for Indicating a Communication Protocol and Information in a Signal Field patent addresses the growing problem of wireless network congestion. As more devices connect to the internet, the available bandwidth becomes strained, leading to slower data speeds and increased latency. Existing solutions often require expensive hardware upgrades or complex software modifications. This patent offers a more efficient solution by encoding additional information within the existing wireless signals. Imagine a highway where cars represent data. This invention is like finding a way to add extra lanes to the highway without actually building more lanes. It does this by cleverly packaging more data into the same signal. This allows for improved data throughput and reduced overhead, leading to a faster and more reliable wireless connection. The impact of this technology is significant, as it can improve network performance, reduce latency, and enable new applications that require high-bandwidth connectivity. The business value lies in its ability to improve network efficiency and reduce operating costs. By optimizing the use of the wireless spectrum, network operators can serve more users with the same infrastructure, thereby increasing their revenue potential. The future applications of this technology include IoT devices, smart homes, and enterprise wireless networks. As the demand for wireless data continues to grow, this invention offers a promising pathway to meet the ever-increasing demands of modern wireless communication systems.","technical_analysis":"The Apparatus, Method, and Computer Readable Media for Indicating a Communication Protocol and Information in a Signal Field patent details a specific technical approach to enhance wireless communication in high-efficiency wireless local area networks (HEW). The technical architecture revolves around encoding additional information within the legacy signal (L-SIG) field of HEW packets. This is achieved by partitioning the subcarriers within the L-SIG field into multiple groups and modulating each group with a consistent modulation scheme. The implementation involves generating an R-L-SIG field, which is a repeat of the L-SIG field with the added piggybacked information. The HEW device is configured to receive both the L-SIG and R-L-SIG fields and determine whether the R-L-SIG field is a repeat of the L-SIG field with the added information. This determination is crucial for decoding the additional data. The algorithm specifics involve the precise partitioning and modulation of the subcarriers to ensure that the added information does not interfere with the standard signaling data. The integration patterns involve seamless integration with existing wireless network infrastructure, without requiring major hardware or software upgrades. The performance characteristics of this technology include improved data throughput, reduced latency, and increased network efficiency. The code-level implications involve modifications to the wireless communication protocols to support the encoding and decoding of the additional information within the signal field. This requires careful consideration of the impact on existing devices and protocols.","business_analysis":"The Apparatus, Method, and Computer Readable Media for Indicating a Communication Protocol and Information in a Signal Field patent presents a significant business opportunity in the wireless communication market. The market opportunity size is substantial, given the increasing demand for faster and more reliable wireless connectivity in various applications, including IoT devices, smart homes, and enterprise networks. The competitive advantages of this technology include its ability to improve network efficiency without requiring significant hardware upgrades. This makes it a cost-effective solution for upgrading wireless networks and enhancing their performance. The revenue potential of this technology is high, as network operators can use it to serve more users with the same infrastructure, thereby increasing their revenue potential. The business models that can be supported by this technology include licensing, subscription services, and value-added services. The strategic positioning of this technology is strong, as it addresses a critical need in the wireless communication market and offers a cost-effective and efficient solution. The ROI projections for this technology are favorable, given its ability to improve network efficiency, reduce operating costs, and increase revenue potential. The Apparatus, Method, and Computer Readable Media for Indicating a Communication Protocol and Information in a Signal Field offers a promising pathway to capture a significant share of the growing wireless communication market.","faqs":null,"topics":["wireless communication","HEW","network efficiency","data transmission","signal field","apparatus","method","computer"],"tech_cluster":null},"seo":{"title":"Apparatus, Method, and Computer Readable Media for Indicating a Communication Protocol and Information in a Signal Field - Patent US-9853845","description":"Discover how Apparatus, Method, and Computer Readable Media for Indicating a Communication Protocol and Information in a Signal Field improves wireless communication. 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