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.
申请公布号
EP1692784(A4)
申请公布日期
2008.01.16
申请号
EP20040813606
申请日期
2004.12.09
申请人
AWAREPOINT CORPORATION;SMITH, DEREK;ADAMS, JAMES;NIERENBERG, NICOLAS;BAKER, JOSEPH
发明人
SMITH, DEREK;ADAMS, JAMES;NIERENBERG, NICOLAS;BAKER, JOSEPH