Method for finding signal direction using modal antenna
US10942243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q25/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods directed to finding algorithms designed to estimate the angle of arrival of signals incoming to a communication device by using a modal antenna having multiple radiation patterns are provided. In particular, a method can include obtaining a gain of the modal antenna at each of a plurality of angles. The method can include obtaining a gain variation at each angle. The method can include obtaining a signal strength variation at each angle. The method can include determining a difference between the gain variation and the signal strength variation at each angle. The method can include determining a difference value based at least in part on the difference between the gain variation and signal strength variation.
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