Apparatus and method for dynamic diversity based upon receiver-side assessment of link quality
US7146134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/0814
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for dynamic diversity signal reception based upon receiver-side link quality assessments includes two or more antennae. At least one switch is connected to the two or more antennae. A dynamic diversity controller is connected to the at least one switch. The dynamic diversity controller includes a link quality assessor to assess link quality and generate a link characterization value. A diversity configuration selector, responsive to the link characterization value, selectively activates the at least one switch to implement a dynamic diversity configuration. The link quality assessor includes a signal strength analyzer, a modem detector, and/or a MAC layer analyzer to assess the received signal and generate the link characterization value.
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