Visual antenna aiming
US12009604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments herein describe mounting one or more lasers onto an AP to generate a laser pattern on a surface representing the coverage area of an antenna in the AP. In one embodiment, the antenna is a steerable antenna that can be electronically or mechanical steered to point to different directions (without moving the AP as a whole). The laser or lasers can be used to visualize the coverage area of the steerable antenna when pointing in different directions. Advantageously, a technician can use the laser or lasers to identify a location where, if steered, the antenna would provide the desired coverage area. The technician can then steer the antenna to point in that direction to provide the desired radio frequency (RF) coverage.
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