Active antenna array configuration and control for cellular communication systems
US6900775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/0848
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various antenna arrangements are provided with active transmit and receive antenna elements for transmitting and receiving signals within a cellular communication system. Also presented are specific base station antenna systems and methods, and portions thereof, which improve and control specific characteristics and features of antenna systems including antenna beam patterns. In addition, method for the optimization of a cellular communications network is provided which exploits reverse-link, forward-link, and pilot signal information to optimize network operations.
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