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Multimode background scans of different communication systems on similar frequencies

US6993296B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateFeb 19, 2003
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/06
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for increase receiver efficiency in a multimode communication device includes a first step of monitoring a received signal strength of a neighboring cell on a receiver channel. A next step includes determining a noise on the receiver channel from a transmitter power amplifier of the communication device. A next step includes comparing the level of interference with a predetermined threshold and with respect to the signal strength. A next step includes blanking the receiver when the transmitter power amplifier of the communication device is on and if the predetermined threshold is not exceeded indicating excessive self-interference.

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