Electronic antenna beam steering using ancillary receivers and related methods
US7747229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/0874
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Communications device may include a plurality of antenna elements, an ancillary control receiver, and a primary receiver. The plurality of antenna elements may provide respective fixed beams. The ancillary control receiver may be coupled to each of the antenna elements, and the ancillary control receiver may be configured to measure a signal strength from each of the antenna elements and to select one of the antenna elements responsive to the measured signal strengths. The primary receiver may be configured to receive communications using the selected antenna element. Related methods are also discussed.
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