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System and Method for Switching an Antenna in a Relay Station

  • US 20110014864A1
  • Filed: 07/17/2009
  • Published: 01/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A relay station for use in a relay network, the relay station comprising:

  • an antenna with a plurality of prongs;

    a radio configured to transmit and receive radio signals using the antenna; and

    an electronic circuit configured to select between a first mode of operation for the antenna and a second mode of operation for the antenna;

    wherein the first mode of operation of the antenna includes an omni-directional mode of operation and the second mode of operation includes a directional mode of operation.

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