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Quality of service based multi-antenna mode switching

US8423068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2009
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/0871
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of operating a communication system is disclosed. A first wireless device associated with a first profile is communicated with using a first multi-antenna mode. A second wireless device associated with a second profile is communicated with using the first multi-antenna mode. A network resource utilization is determined. It is determined that the network resource utilization satisfies a criteria. Based on the network resource utilization satisfying the criteria, at least one control message is sent that instructs the second wireless device to use a second multi-antenna mode.

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