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Distributed repeater architecture

US7756470B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 5, 2006
Grant dateJul 13, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/15571
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A distributed repeater architecture includes a donor unit having a donor antenna integrated with active electronic components, for receiving and amplifying RF signals from a fixed station of a wireless communications network. A coverage unit is coupled to the donor unit for processing the RF signals from the fixed station. A network of integrated active antenna modules (IAAMs) is coupled to the coverage unit. Each IAAM includes a respective antenna integrated with active electronic components, for amplifying and radiating the RF signals into a coverage area of the repeater. The system also provides means for controlling stability of the distributed repeater system.

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