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Communications transceiver using an adaptive directional antenna

US5617102A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1994
Grant dateApr 1, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q3/2605
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A directional antenna connected to a portable communications transceiver is adaptively directed towards a remote station in a communication system. The amount of RF power required by the portable device is significantly reduced, relative to a non-directional antenna. The operational period of the transceiver between battery recharges is therefore considerably maximized.

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