Optimizing a relay antenna in a communications network
US10051497B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W16/28
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for optimizing a relay node in a wireless communication network. A plurality of base stations may be provided as well as at least one antenna at a relay node, the antenna operably coupled to a rotation mechanism. The plurality of base stations can be scanned by the antenna, the scanning using one or more control parameters dictating a portion of a scanning process. Based on the scanning, an optimal base station may be determined and/or an optimal antenna position may be determined. The antenna can adjust to the optimal position and/or can attach to the optimal base station to provide an optimal backhaul link.
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