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Communication device, access node and methods thereof

US10531465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2017
Grant dateJan 7, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a communication device and an access node. The communication device comprises: a processor, and directional antennas; wherein the directional antennas are configured to receive a first signal S1 indicating a calibration request (CR) for an access node; wherein the processor is configured to generate directional beacon signals SDB in response to the calibration request (CR); wherein the directional antennas are further configured to transmit the directional beacon signals SDB towards the access node (300). The access node (300) comprises: a processor, and an antenna array; wherein the antenna array is configured to receive directional beacon signals SDB from at least one communication device; wherein the processor is configured to calibrate the antenna array based on the directional beacon signals SDB.

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