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Method and system for repeater shutdown based on received power

US7764924B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2007
Grant dateJul 27, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/15507
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Controlling a cellular radio frequency repeater amplifier and their gain factors. In preferred embodiments, the method is used in personal home repeaters that may be used by wireless services users. The repeaters are preferably configured to automatically control their setting without requiring supervision or control by the wireless service provider. The wireless provider also need not have knowledge of where the repeater devices are placed within the network. The preferred system and methods reduce potential problems that may arise when repeaters with fixed gain are placed within close proximity of a cell site. The preferred methods shut down the forward and reverse amplifiers based on the received signal level from the base station.

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