Method and apparatus for determining path loss by combining geolocation with interference suppression
US7804786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The instant disclosure generally relates to a method and apparatus for determining path loss by combining geolocation with interference suppression. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a method for determining a path loss value between a receiver at a first location and a wireless mobile device at a second location. The method includes the steps of: (a) locating the mobile device at the second location and (b) at the receiver: (i) receiving a first signal transmitted by the mobile device at the second location; (ii) determining a received signal level of the first signal; (iii) receiving a second signal comprising data from which a transmitted signal level of the mobile device at the second location can be determined; and (iv) determining from the first and second signals the path loss value between the receiver and the mobile device at the second location.
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