Apparatus and methods for heterogeneous coverage and use cases in a quasi-licensed wireless system
US11438771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for providing multi-tier quasi-licensed spectrum service via a common wireless access node. In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed system utilizes 3.55-3.70 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) GAA and PAL spectrum selectively applied to first and second transceiver chains (including one or more antenna elements each) of the wireless access node. In one variant, GAA spectrum is used for unlicensed and unrestricted user access within an indoor portion of a premises, while PAL is used for licensed and restricted use in an outdoor area of/external to the premises.
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