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Self-optimizing wireless network base station

US8311482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2009
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W16/28
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wireless base station apparatus is provided that is configured to automatically optimize the radiation pattern it uses when installed for operation in a wireless network in order to serve wireless client devices within a coverage area. The wireless base station is configured to determine its geographical location and to evaluate its geographical location based on stored geographical map data that indicates the physical geographical environment surrounding its geographical location. Based on the physical geographical environment surrounding the geographical location, the base station determines a radiation pattern best suited to serve wireless client devices within a coverage area.

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