Inter-dwelling signal management using reconfigurable antennas
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1. A communication system, comprising:
- a reconfigurable antenna system, the reconfigurable antenna system being capable of configuration in one of a plurality of possible modes, wherein the reconfigurable antenna system is associated with a distinct radiation pattern when configured in each of the plurality of possible modes, the reconfigurable antenna system configured to communicate signals with one or more client devices in communication with the communication system;
one or more processors configured to perform operations, the operations comprising;
obtaining data indicative of a communication zone for the communication system, the communication zone comprising a spatial volume having a boundary;
determining a selected mode of the plurality of possible modes based at least in part on the communication zone such that the communication system provides a threshold performance at a boundary of the communication zone with lower performance at a location 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, the reconfigurable antenna system being capable of configuration in one of a plurality of possible modes, wherein the reconfigurable antenna system is associated with a distinct radiation pattern when configured in each of the plurality of possible modes, the reconfigurable antenna system configured to communicate signals with one or more client devices in communication with the communication system; one or more processors configured to perform operations, the operations comprising; obtaining data indicative of a communication zone for the communication system, the communication zone comprising a spatial volume having a boundary; determining a selected mode of the plurality of possible modes based at least in part on the communication zone such that the communication system provides a threshold performance at a boundary of the communication zone with lower performance at a location outside of the communication zone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of configuring a reconfigurable antenna system of a communication system, the reconfigurable antenna system being capable of configuration in one of a plurality of possible modes, wherein the reconfigurable antenna system is associated with a distinct radiation pattern when configured in each of the plurality of possible modes, the reconfigurable antenna system configured to communicate signals with one or more client devices in communication with the communication system, the method comprising:
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obtaining data indicative of a communication zone for the communication system, the communication zone comprising a spatial volume having a boundary; determining a selected mode of the plurality of possible modes based at least in part on the communication zone such that the communication system provides a threshold performance at a boundary of the communication zone with lower performance at a location outside of the communication zone. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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