Phil Ballai

Title: Phil Ballai and Modular Wireless Access Point Innovation.

Introduction

Phil Ballai is an inventor associated with San Jose, California, and Symbol Technologies, LLC. His patent work includes a modular access point designed to support wireless communications across different frequency bands. The supplied information credits him with 2 patents.

Latest Patents

The latest patent information provided concerns a modular access point for wireless communications. The device has a housing with at least one module-receiving slot and a built-in radio that communicates with a wireless device over a first frequency band. A removable module fits into the slot and provides a second radio for a second frequency band, allowing the access point to communicate using one or both bands.

The design also includes antenna connectors linked to the radios. External antennas or internal antenna modules can be attached interchangeably, offering flexibility in configuring the access point. The supplied data lists “Modular access point” twice with the same description, so it is presented here as one distinct invention.

Career Highlights

Ballai’s documented patent contribution focuses on modularity in wireless networking equipment. By combining a built-in radio with an optional removable radio module and adaptable antenna connections, the invention supports different communication configurations within a single access point.

Collaborations

The supplied information identifies Hui-Leng Lim and Ed Geiger as Ballai’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or describe particular collaborative contributions.

Conclusion

Phil Ballai’s patent work at Symbol Technologies, LLC, highlights a modular approach to wireless access points, combining expandable radio capabilities with flexible antenna options.