Method and apparatus for moderating interference while effecting impulse radio wireless control of equipment
US6571089B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/7183
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for moderating interference with impulse radio wireless control of an appliance; the control is effected by a controller remote from the appliance transmitting impulse radio digital control signals to the appliance. The control signals have a transmission power and a data rate. The method comprises the steps of: (a) in no particular order: (1) establishing a maximum acceptable noise value for a parameter relating to interfering signals; (2) establishing a frequency range for measuring the interfering signals; (b) measuring the parameter for the interference signals within the frequency range; and (c) when the parameter exceeds the maximum acceptable noise value, effecting an alteration of transmission of the control signals. The apparatus is for moderating interference with impulse radio wireless control of an appliance; the control being effected by a controller remote from the appliance, the controller transmitting impulse radio digital control signals to the appliance; the control signals having a transmission power and a data rate; the apparatus comprising: a threshold unit for establishing a maximum acceptable noise value for a parameter relating to inte…
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