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System and method for selecting optimized beam configuration

US7117014B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2001
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/088
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods which provide communication links optimized with respect to particular subscriber units. Preferred embodiments utilize multiple information components with respect to the arrival of signals associated with target subscriber units in providing optimized communication links. Most preferably, direction information and information with respect to the signal spread experienced in the communication channel is used. Moreover, preferred embodiments utilize subscriber unit speed information in providing optimized communication link determinations.

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