Methods and apparatus for supporting use of multiple beams for communications purposes
US10797927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W56/0015
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for facilitating the use of a plurality of antenna beams for communications purposes are described. In at least some embodiments beam priority information is periodically exchanged. Multiple timers are used to ensure beam information is exchanged at intervals intended to facilitate reliable beam synchronization and to control switching to one or more alternative beams in a predictable manner in the event beam change information or beam synchronization information is lost. In some but not all embodiments a wideband beam is used to communicate beam synchronization information when synchronization using narrower beams used for normal data communication is lost.
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