1. A wireless access device comprising:
a plurality of transceivers, each transceiver having a directional antenna, each directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector;
a network interface to a data network; and
an array controller in signal communication with each of the plurality of transceivers, the array controller configured to:
assign a predetermined channel to each of the plurality of transceivers on which the transceiver communicates with stations in the corresponding sector, where the predetermined channel is unique relative to the channels assigned to the other transceivers;
modify the predetermined channel assignment to each of the plurality of transceivers to dynamically optimize performance; and
control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface.
2. A wireless access device according to claim 1 where each of the plurality of transceivers is a radio that may be configured to communicate pursuant to the IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g or any sub-part of IEEE 802.11.
3. A wireless access device according to claim 2 where the plurality of transceivers covers all available channels in the band defined by IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, or IEEE 802.11g.
4. A wireless access device according to claim 1 where the array controller is configured to modify the predetermined channel assignment pursuant to the standards defined in IEEE 802.11h.
5. A wireless access device according to claim 2 where the transceivers include a first plurality of transceivers configured to operate pursuant to IEEE 802.11a and a second plurality of transceivers configured to operate pursuant to IEEE 802.11bg.
6. A wireless access device according to claim 5 where each of the first plurality of transceivers is assigned a unique channel defined by 802.11a.
7. A wireless access device according to claim 5 where each of the second plurality of transceivers is assigned a unique non-overlapping channel defined by 802.11bg.
8. A wireless access device according to claim 2 where one of the plurality of transceivers is configured to receive only using an omni-directional antenna.
9. A wireless access device according to claim 1 where the plurality of transceivers includes:
twelve 802.11a radios configured to generate a uni-directional sector of at least 30\xb0;
three 802.11abg radios configured to generate a uni-directional sector of at least 120\xb0; and
one 802.11abg radio configured to generate an omni-directional coverage pattern.
10. A wireless access device according to claim 1 where the plurality of transceivers includes:
four 802.11a radios configured to generate a uni-directional sector of at least 90\xb0;
three 802.11abg radios configured to generate a uni-directional sector of at least 120\xb0; and
one 802.11abg radio configured to generate an omni-directional coverage pattern.
11. A wireless access device according to claim 1 where the plurality of transceivers includes: three 802.11abg radios configured to generate a uni-directional sector of at least 120\xb0; and one 802.11abg radio configured to generate an omni-directional coverage pattern.
12. A method for providing wireless access to a plurality of stations comprising:
generating a plurality of sectors of coverage area using a plurality of transceivers, each sector generated using a directional antenna on a corresponding one of the plurality of transceivers;
assigning a unique predetermined channel to each one of the plurality of transceivers in a manner that minimizes adjacent channel interference;
communicating signals with at least one station in at least one of the sectors;
managing communication of signals between the at least one station and a data network by monitoring performance of each of the plurality of transceivers communicating with stations; and
modifying the channel assignment of any of the plurality of transceivers such that adjacent channel interference is minimized to optimize performance of the plurality of transceivers.
13. A method according to claim 12 where the step of monitoring performance of the plurality of transceivers comprises:
detecting a failure of any one of the plurality of transceivers; and
identifying another one of the plurality of transceivers best capable of replacing the failed one of the plurality of transceivers.
14. A method according to claim 12 where the step of monitoring performance of the plurality of transceivers comprises:
configuring at least one of the plurality of transceivers to listen to signals communicated between any one of the other transceivers and at least one station;
obtaining data from the at least one of the plurality of transceivers configured to listen; and
determining performance andor throughput for the plurality of transceivers from the obtained data.
15. A method according to claim 12 further comprising configuring each of the plurality of transceivers is a radio configured to communicate pursuant to the IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, or IEEE 802.11g standard.
16. A method according to claim 15 further comprising configuring the plurality of transceivers to cover all available channels in the band defined by IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, or IEEE 802.11g.
17. A method according to claim 12 further comprising modifying the channel assignment of the plurality of transceivers according to standards defined in IEEE 802.11h.
18. A method according to claim 17 further comprising assigning a unique channel defined by 802.11a.
19. A method according to claim 17 further comprising assigning a unique non-overlapping channel defined by 802.11bg.
20. A method according to claim 17 further comprising configuring one of the plurality of transceivers to receive only using an omni-directional antenna.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. An implant adapted to be inserted between adjacent first and second spinous processes comprising:
a central body being made up of a first portion and a second portion secured by a fastener;
the first portion and the second portion combined defining a saddle, the saddle being adapted to retain the first spinous process; and
wherein the central body is flexible.
2. The implant of claim 1, wherein the fastener adjusts the position of the first portion relative to the second portion.
3. The implant of claim 1, wherein the implant is compressible between the first portion and the second portion.
4. The implant of claim 1, wherein the central body is made of a flexible material such that the central body moulds around the spinal processes.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the first portion and the second portion combined define an additional saddle, the additional saddle being adapted to retain the second spinous process.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the fastener is a central fastener orientated coincident with the central axis of the implant.
7. The method of claim 6, wherein the central fastener clamps the first and the second portions from opposite directions.
8. An implant adapted to be inserted between adjacent first and second spinous processes comprising:
a central body being made up of a first portion and a second portion secured by a fastener;
the first portion and the second portion combined defining a saddle, the saddle being adapted to retain the first spinous process;
wherein the central body is flexible; and
wherein the fastener adjusts the position of the first portion relative to the second portion.
9. The implant of claim 8, wherein the central body is compressible between the first portion and the second portion.
10. The implant of claim 8, wherein the fastener adjusts the flexibility of the first portion relative to the second portion.
11. The implant of claim 8, wherein the fastener adjusts the compressibility of the first portion relative to the second portion.
12. The method of claim 8, wherein the first portion and the second portion combined define an additional saddle, the additional saddle being adapted to retain the second spinous process.
13. The method of claim 8, wherein the fastener is a central fastener orientated coincident with the central axis of the implant.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein the central fastener clamps the first and the second portions from opposite directions.
15. An implant adapted to be inserted between adjacent first and second spinous processes comprising:
a central body being made up of a first portion and a second portion secured by a fastener;
the first portion and the second portion combined defining a saddle, the saddle being adapted to retain the first spinous process; and
wherein as the fastener is tightened to draw the first portion and second portion together the saddle moulds around the first spinal processes.
16. The implant of claim 15, wherein the central body is compressible between the first portion and the second portion.
17. The implant of claim 15, wherein the fastener adjusts the flexibility of the first portion relative to the second portion.
18. The implant of claim 15, wherein the fastener adjusts the compressibility of the first portion relative to the second portion.
19. The method of claim 15, wherein the first portion and the second portion combined define an additional saddle, the additional saddle being adapted to retain the second spinous process.
20. The method of claim 15, wherein the fastener is a central fastener orientated coincident with the central axis of the implant.
21. The method of claim 20, wherein the central fastener clamps the first and the second portions from opposite directions.