Smart antenna system using orientation sensors
US8868144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/0834
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless device comprising an antenna subsystem having a selectable polarization, at least one sensor configured to provide at least one orientation measurement of the wireless device, and a processor unit coupled to the at least one sensor and configured to receive the at least one orientation measurement, select a polarization of the antenna subsystem based on the at least one orientation measurement, and set the polarization to achieve the selected polarization.
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