Forced beam switching in wireless communication systems having smart antennas
US7729728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W16/28
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses are proved which allow a wireless communication system using a smart antenna(s) to selectively cause a receiving device to switch its operative association from one transmitted beam to another available transmitted beam.
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