Methods and systems for dual-using a reception channel
US9209848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/0842
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments of wireless communication systems and methods in which the system seamlessly dual-uses a receiver chain for incoming transmissions and for other signal sensing purposes. The system is configured such that there are multiple receiver chains, and at least one receiver chain alternates between receiving a communication signal with information payload and receiving other signals solely for the purposes of monitoring and/or improving some aspects of the system. In various embodiments, the alternating receiver chain receives alternatively signals with information payloads and signals which have passes through a power amplifier with amplifier distortion characteristics. In various embodiments, the alternating receiver chain receives alternatively signals with information payloads and signals which may be associated with background noise, or other radio transmissions.
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