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Method of updating transmission channel information based on eaves-dropping of beamformed signals

US9178597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2008
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W72/54
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus of providing a base station with updated transmission channel information is disclosed. The method includes the base station transmitting beamformed signals to a first terminal. A second terminal receives the transmitted beamformed signals, and measures a signal quality. The second terminal conveys back to the base station the measured signal quality, and a transmission identifier of the beamformed data signal.

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