Wireless terminal diversity scheme
US6873834B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/0894
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relate to a wireless communication systems and in particular relates to a wireless diversity scheme. Diversity techniques are well established and known to help in many situations but have generally been considered too complex to implement in a low cost terminal. In accordance with a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a wireless terminal receiver arrangement which has a diverse receiver. Continuous signal assessment and fast switching enables only those signals which contribute to an improvement in the quality of the signal to be switched in.
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