Millimeter wave communications through obstructions
US10454562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/10
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods that allow millimeter-wave communication signals to pass efficiently and reliably through obstructions are disclosed. An apparatus includes a first wireless transceiver and a first phased array antenna coupled to the first wireless transceiver. A second phased array antenna is also coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The apparatus additionally includes a second wireless transceiver and a third phased array antenna coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The third phased array antenna is adapted to emit a third millimeter wave beam through an obstruction. A fourth phased array antenna is also coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The fourth phased array antenna is adapted to receive a fourth millimeter wave beam through the obstruction. A controller is included in the apparatus for managing data transfer between the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless transceiver so that a fully duplexed communication path is available between the antennas.
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