WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS USING MULTIPLE RADIOS
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a communication system and methods of use thereof. The system includes sets of complementary radios for transmitting and receiving signals to achieve high reliability and reduced costs. The sets of complementary radios are in wireless communication with each other. A new connection is made by selecting from amongst the complementary radios. Switching between complementary radios during a connection is also permitted. Optimized protocols and hardware for implementing the system are disclosed.
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1-31. -31. (canceled)
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32. A reconfigurable transceiver configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode, comprising:
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an antenna; a reconfigurable amplifier coupled to the antenna configured to operate in the first mode and the second mode; a plurality of mixers coupled to the reconfigurable amplifier; and an oscillator configured to drive the plurality of mixers. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
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