Method And System For 60 GHZ Location Determination Based On Varying Antenna Direction And Coordination Of WLAN/WPAN/GPS Multimode Devices
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Abstract
Within a local region, information may be communicated between two or more wireless multimode communication devices (WMCD) comprising 60 GHz band and lower frequency band wireless interfaces, wherein spatial relationships between devices may vary. The 60 GHz interface may handle location determination operations and data transfers. The lower frequency band may support WPAN, WLAN and may handle coordination of communications and data transfers. The WMCDs may be coupled with a network. Antennas may be directional. Moreover, the spatial orientation of the antennas may be dynamically modified or swept across a specified angle. Furthermore, intelligent and/or adaptive antenna systems may be utilized. The WMCDs may utilize a position and/or time reference system to aid in location determination operations.
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45 Claims
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26. A method for enabling wireless communication, the method comprising
in a communication system comprising a plurality of wireless multimode communication devices (WMCDs), each of which comprises an integrated 60 GHz interface and one or more lower radio frequency band interfaces, sweeping a direction of transmitting 60 GHz signals or of receiving 60 GHz signals, through one or more angles, by one of said plurality of WMCDs, wherein a location of at least one other of said plurality of WMCDs is determined based on said sweeping said direction of said transmitting 60 GHz signals or of said receiving 60 GHz signals; - and
coordinating communication between said one of said plurality of WMCDs and said at least one other of said plurality of WMCDs via said one or more lower radio frequency band interfaces. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A system for enabling wireless communication, the system comprising:
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one or more circuits for use in a communication system comprising a plurality of wireless multimode communication devices (WMCDs), each of which comprises an integrated 60 GHz interface and one or more lower radio frequency band interfaces, said one or more circuits being in one of said plurality of WMCDs and being operable to; sweep a direction of transmitting 60 GHz signals or of receiving 60 GHz signals, through one or more angles, wherein a location of at least one other of said plurality of WMCDs is determined based on said sweeping said direction of said transmitting 60 GHz signals or of said receiving 60 GHz signals; and coordinate communication between said one of said plurality of WMCDs and said at least one other of said plurality of WMCDs via said one or more lower radio frequency band interfaces. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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