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Optimizing power allocation in signal distribution systems using variable and static gains

  • US 10,375,696 B2
  • Filed: 04/20/2018
  • Issued: 08/06/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving, by a unit of a distributed antenna system, downlink signals from one or more base stations;

    determining, for each downlink signal, whether applying a variable gain or a static gain to the downlink signal would provide more effective coverage in the distributed antenna system;

    grouping, by the unit, the downlink signals into a first set of downlink signals to apply a static gain and a second set of downlink signals to apply a variable gain, based on the results of the determinations as to whether applying a variable gain or a static gain would provide more effective coverage;

    applying the static gain to the first set of downlink signals;

    determining a gain for at least some signals from the second set of downlink signals that is sufficient to achieve a specified metric indicative of a performance level of the distributed antenna system; and

    applying the determined gain to the at least some signals from the second set of downlink signals.

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