Architecture for simultaneous transmission of multiple protocols in a wireless device
US8379548B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/429
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless device that simultaneously transmits first wireless signals according to a first protocol and second wireless signals according to a second protocol. The wireless device may comprise an antenna, first wireless protocol circuitry, second wireless protocol circuitry, a switch, and at least one gain element. The first wireless protocol circuitry sends first signals according to the first wireless protocol. The second wireless protocol circuitry sends second signals according to the second wireless protocol. The switch comprises a combiner. The switch receives the first signals and the second signals, combines the first signals and the second signals to produce third signals having aspects of the first signals and the second signals, and sends the third signals to a gain element. The gain element amplifies the third signals and sends the amplified third signals to the antenna. The antenna wirelessly transmits the amplified third signals.
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