Multi-range communication system
US11368221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/085
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-range communication system is provided that can be expanded to support communications using both RF signals and millimeter wave signals without having to install entirely new systems to support communication of the signals. The communication system can use one or more shared optical fibers to simultaneously communicate both RF signals and millimeter wave signals in different ranges between network devices and mobile devices. The communication system permits the co-location of components for the communication system for the different ranges, which can result in substantially similar coverage areas for each of the ranges supported by the communication system. In addition, the corresponding equipment used for communicating signals in each of the ranges can be powered from a common DC power source. The supplied power can be configured for each piece of equipment, and corresponding range, such that the substantially similar coverage areas are obtained.
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