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Multi-antenna/multi-receiver array diversity system

  • US 20030060178A1
  • Filed: 09/25/2001
  • Published: 03/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for increasing Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) in a wireless communication system, comprising:

  • a plurality of antennas, each antenna providing a signal;

    a device for selecting a subset of signals provided by said plurality of antennas, said device for selecting said subset of signals coupled to said plurality of antennas;

    a maximum ratio combiner for summing said selected subset of signals provided by said plurality of antennas, said maximal ratio combiner coupled to said selected subset of signals; and

    a decision device for measuring the selected subset of signals against a predefined threshold, said decision device coupled to said selecting device such that one selected signal of said selected subset of signals is replaced by an unused signal provided by said plurality of antennas.

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