Method and apparatus of communication utilizing waveguide and wireless devices
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1. A communication device comprising:
- a first waveguide device that provides communications via electromagnetic waves that propagate along a transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path, wherein the electromagnetic waves are guided by the transmission medium;
a first wireless device including a first plurality of antennas;
a first cable coupling the first wireless device with the first waveguide device; and
a support structure physically connecting the first waveguide device with the first wireless device,wherein the first waveguide device comprises;
a core including a plurality of core portions; and
a connection mechanism that is movable to a first position and a second position, wherein a first movement of the connection mechanism to the first position causes the plurality of core portions to separate to provide access to an opening through the core, and wherein a second movement of the connection mechanism to the second position causes the plurality of core portions to be together circumscribing the transmission medium positioned through the opening of the core.
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Abstract
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example a communication device that includes first and second waveguide devices that provide communications via electromagnetic waves that propagate along a transmission medium without utilizing an electrical return path, where the electromagnetic waves are guided by the transmission medium. The communication device can include a housing supporting a first plurality of antennas and a second plurality of antennas. The communication device can include a support structure physically connecting the first and second waveguide devices with the housing. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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20 Claims
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1. A communication device comprising:
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a first waveguide device that provides communications via electromagnetic waves that propagate along a transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path, wherein the electromagnetic waves are guided by the transmission medium; a first wireless device including a first plurality of antennas; a first cable coupling the first wireless device with the first waveguide device; and a support structure physically connecting the first waveguide device with the first wireless device, wherein the first waveguide device comprises; a core including a plurality of core portions; and a connection mechanism that is movable to a first position and a second position, wherein a first movement of the connection mechanism to the first position causes the plurality of core portions to separate to provide access to an opening through the core, and wherein a second movement of the connection mechanism to the second position causes the plurality of core portions to be together circumscribing the transmission medium positioned through the opening of the core. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A communication device comprising:
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a first waveguide device and a second waveguide device that provide communications via electromagnetic waves that propagate along a transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path, wherein the electromagnetic waves are guided by the transmission medium; a wireless device including a plurality of antennas; a first cable and a second cable coupling the wireless device with the first and second waveguide devices, respectively; a support structure physically connecting the first and second waveguide devices with the wireless device; and a housing defining an opening that connects with a utility pole supporting the transmission medium, wherein the support structure is pivotally connected with the housing to enable rotational movement in two orthogonal planes. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A communication device comprising:
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a first waveguide device and a second waveguide device that provide communications via electromagnetic waves that propagate along a transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path, wherein the electromagnetic waves are guided by the transmission medium; a housing including a plurality of antennas, wherein the plurality of antennas is independently rotatable; and a support structure physically connecting the first and second waveguide devices with the housing; wherein the plurality of antennas is independently rotatable with respect to an altitude and with respect to an azimuth of a longitudinal axis of one of the plurality of antennas. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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