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Method and apparatus for pseudo-random noise offset reuse in a multi-sector CDMA system

US6909707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2001
Grant dateJun 21, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W16/28
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for reuse of pseudo-random noise (PN) offsets within a cell of a wireless communication system such as a multi-sector CDMA system. Adaptive antenna arrays are employed to form the multiple sector areas within the CDMA cell. A forward link data channel is established between a mobile unit and a base station via sectors that share or reuse comment PN offsets, thereby providing desirable transmit diversity.

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