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Method and apparatus for virtualizing antenna in multi-antenna system, and method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving signal using the same

US9787387B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2016
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/10
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The transmitter maps an antenna port to a logical antenna port through a first virtualization. The transmitter maps the logical antenna port to a transceiver unit (TXRU) through a first operation. The transmitter maps the TXRU to a logical TXRU through a second operation. The transmitter maps the logical TXRU to a physical antenna element through a second virtualization.

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