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Method and apparatus for receiving code transmissions over timeslots and antennas

US8432867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2008
Grant dateApr 30, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W64/00
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plurality of antennas transmit a first spread spectrum signal having an associated code. The first spread spectrum signal is received at the wireless user. For each received first spread spectrum signal, a second spread spectrum signal is transmitted having an associated code having a same phase as that received first spread spectrum signal. The second spread spectrum signals are received at the plurality of antennas. A distance measurement is determined between each antenna and the wireless user based on in part a received timing of the second signals. The wireless user's location is determined based on in part the distance determinations.

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