Method and apparatus for focused data communications
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1. A wireless communication system comprising:
- a plurality of antenna elements that receive electromagnetic radiation, wherein the plurality includes a first antenna element and a second antenna element; and
an array controller that is communicatively coupled to the plurality of antenna elements;
wherein the array controller;
receives, using the plurality of antenna elements, a first signal from one or more first new client devices,calculates a reverse timing for each of the plurality of antenna elements based on a difference between a time when the first signal is received by the first antenna element and the second antenna element,determines a first location of the one or more first new client devices in three-dimensional space based on the reverse timing,tunes the plurality of antenna elements to generate constructive interference of an electromagnetic wave at the first location; and
transmits, using the plurality of antenna elements, the electromagnetic wave to the one or more first devices.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for focused communication is disclosed. The method includes a base transmitter array in communication with at least one client device at the same frequency. The base transmitter array provides a focused data communication to the client device.
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12 Claims
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1. A wireless communication system comprising:
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a plurality of antenna elements that receive electromagnetic radiation, wherein the plurality includes a first antenna element and a second antenna element; and an array controller that is communicatively coupled to the plurality of antenna elements; wherein the array controller; receives, using the plurality of antenna elements, a first signal from one or more first new client devices, calculates a reverse timing for each of the plurality of antenna elements based on a difference between a time when the first signal is received by the first antenna element and the second antenna element, determines a first location of the one or more first new client devices in three-dimensional space based on the reverse timing, tunes the plurality of antenna elements to generate constructive interference of an electromagnetic wave at the first location; and transmits, using the plurality of antenna elements, the electromagnetic wave to the one or more first devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11)
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8. A wireless communication method comprising:
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receiving, by an array controller, a first signal from one or more first new client devices using a plurality of antenna elements that includes a first antenna element and a second antenna element, calculating, by the array controller, a reverse timing for reach of the plurality of antenna elements based on a difference between a time when the first signal is received by the first antenna element and the second antenna element, determining, by the array controller, a first location of the one or more first new client devices in three-dimensional space based on the reverse timing, tuning, by the array controller, the plurality of antenna elements to generate constructive interference of an electromagnetic wave at the first location; and transmitting, by the array controller, the electromagnetic wave to the one or more first devices via the plurality of antenna elements. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 12)
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