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System and methods of testing adaptive antennas

US9660739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2016
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B17/16
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The technology disclosed relates to systems and methods for testing adaptive antennas via a multi-probe anechoic chamber, which includes the emulation of real world conditions of a radio frequency (RF) signal reaching a device-under-test (DUT). The technology disclosed can be applied to test and evaluate a range of changed conditions. In one case, beamforming scenarios use separate spatial desired and interference signals, and the results can be compared to uniform interference. Based on performance for a segment of a test profile, the segment can be modified or expanded: shortened, repeated, or repeated with a modification—to fully evaluate the aspect being tested. Also, a dynamic profile that is utilized to evaluate a first device can be saved and repeated as a fixed profile for further testing of a first or second device.

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