Inter-dwelling signal management using reconfigurable antennas
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1. A communication system comprising:
- a reconfigurable antenna system integrated with the communication system, the reconfigurable antenna system being capable of configuration in one selected mode selected from a plurality of possible modes, wherein the reconfigurable antenna system comprises a distinct radiation pattern when configured in each of the plurality of possible modes;
the reconfigurable antenna system being configured to transmit and receive signals with one or more client devices coupled with the communication system;
the communication system further comprising;
a processor and algorithm configured to;
establish a communication zone associated with the communication system, wherein the communication zone comprises a spatial volume surrounding the communication system and defines a perimeter within which communication with the one or more client devices is possible, andcontrol the selected mode of the reconfigurable antenna system, wherein the selected mode comprises a mode of the plurality of possible modes which provides optimal signal strength metric within the communication zone and minimum signal strength metric outside of the communication zone.
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Abstract
A communication system utilizing reconfigurable antenna systems is described where beam steering and null forming techniques are incorporated to limit the region or volume available for communication with client devices. The communication system described restricts communication to defined or desired area and degrades signal strength coverage outside of a prescribed region. An algorithm is used to control the antenna system to monitor and control antenna system performance across the service area. This antenna system technique is applicable for use in communication systems such as a Local Area Network (LAN), cellular communication network, and Machine to Machine (M2M).
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1. A communication system comprising:
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a reconfigurable antenna system integrated with the communication system, the reconfigurable antenna system being capable of configuration in one selected mode selected from a plurality of possible modes, wherein the reconfigurable antenna system comprises a distinct radiation pattern when configured in each of the plurality of possible modes; the reconfigurable antenna system being configured to transmit and receive signals with one or more client devices coupled with the communication system; the communication system further comprising; a processor and algorithm configured to; establish a communication zone associated with the communication system, wherein the communication zone comprises a spatial volume surrounding the communication system and defines a perimeter within which communication with the one or more client devices is possible, and control the selected mode of the reconfigurable antenna system, wherein the selected mode comprises a mode of the plurality of possible modes which provides optimal signal strength metric within the communication zone and minimum signal strength metric outside of the communication zone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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