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System and method for providing a smart antenna

  • US 20050130606A1
  • Filed: 12/02/2004
  • Published: 06/16/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A smart antenna system comprising:

  • a plurality of antennas, said plurality of antennas receiving input signals;

    means for performing beamforming by generating weights for combining said input signals received from said plurality of antennas;

    means for receiving a signal to be transmitted from said smart antenna system;

    means for operating said smart antenna system in a receive mode until receipt of said signal to be transmitted from said smart antenna system;

    means for operating one or more of said antennas in a transmit mode after receipt of said signal to be transmitted; and

    means for coupling said smart antenna system to a transceiver.

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