APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR EXCHANGING COMMUNICATIONS SIGNALS
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- receiving a first plurality of modulated signals each operating in a respective one of a first plurality of frequency bands, and each utilizing a respective one of a plurality of signaling protocols;
selectively converting the first plurality of modulated signals to a first plurality of frequency converted signals, wherein each one the first plurality of frequency converted signals operates in a respective one of a second plurality of frequency bands, wherein the second plurality of frequency bands differs from the first plurality of frequency bands, and wherein the converting is performed without modifying the plurality of signaling protocols;
selectively assigning at least one of the second plurality of frequency bands to a first antenna system of a plurality of antenna systems; and
transmitting a reference signal with the first plurality of frequency converted signals for receipt by the first antenna system of the plurality of antenna systems, wherein the respective one of the plurality of antenna systems facilitates converting, according to the reference signal, at least one of the first plurality of frequency converted signals assigned thereto to at least one modulated signal of the first plurality of modulated signals in at least one frequency band of the first plurality of frequency bands for delivery to at least one communication device.
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Abstract
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a system configured for receiving modulated signals operating in a first plurality of frequency bands, and utilizing a plurality of signaling protocols, selectively converting the plurality of modulated signals to a plurality of frequency converted signals, wherein the second plurality of frequency bands differs from the first plurality of frequency bands, selectively assigning at least one of the second plurality of frequency bands to each of a respective one of a plurality of antenna systems, and transmitting a reference signal with the plurality of frequency converted signals for receipt by a respective one of the plurality of antenna systems. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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23 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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receiving a first plurality of modulated signals each operating in a respective one of a first plurality of frequency bands, and each utilizing a respective one of a plurality of signaling protocols; selectively converting the first plurality of modulated signals to a first plurality of frequency converted signals, wherein each one the first plurality of frequency converted signals operates in a respective one of a second plurality of frequency bands, wherein the second plurality of frequency bands differs from the first plurality of frequency bands, and wherein the converting is performed without modifying the plurality of signaling protocols; selectively assigning at least one of the second plurality of frequency bands to a first antenna system of a plurality of antenna systems; and transmitting a reference signal with the first plurality of frequency converted signals for receipt by the first antenna system of the plurality of antenna systems, wherein the respective one of the plurality of antenna systems facilitates converting, according to the reference signal, at least one of the first plurality of frequency converted signals assigned thereto to at least one modulated signal of the first plurality of modulated signals in at least one frequency band of the first plurality of frequency bands for delivery to at least one communication device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system, comprising:
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an antenna; a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, the operations comprising; generating a first plurality of modulated signals each operating in a respective one of a first plurality of frequency bands, and each conforming to a respective one of a plurality of signaling protocols; converting the first plurality of modulated signals to a first plurality of frequency converted signals each operating in a respective one of a second plurality of frequency bands, wherein the second plurality of frequency bands differs from the first plurality of frequency bands, wherein the converting is performed without modifying the plurality of signaling protocols, and wherein at least one of the second plurality of frequency bands is assigned to a first antenna system of a plurality of antenna systems; and transmitting, by the antenna, a reference signal with the first plurality of frequency converted signals for receipt by the first antenna system one of the plurality of antenna systems. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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21. A machine-readable storage medium comprising executable instructions that, when executed by a processing system including a processor, facilitate performance of operations, the operations comprising:
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receiving a first plurality of modulated signals each operating in a respective one of a first plurality of frequency bands, and each utilizing a respective one of a plurality of signaling protocols; selectively converting the first plurality of modulated signals to a first plurality of frequency converted signals, wherein each one the first plurality of frequency converted signals operates in a respective one of a second plurality of frequency bands, wherein the second plurality of frequency bands differs from the first plurality of frequency bands, and wherein the converting is performed without modifying the plurality of signaling protocols; selectively assigning at least one of the second plurality of frequency bands to a first antenna system of a plurality of antenna systems; and transmitting a reference signal with the first plurality of frequency converted signals for receipt by the first antenna system of the plurality of antenna systems, wherein the respective one of the plurality of antenna systems facilitates converting, according to the reference signal, at least one of the first plurality of frequency converted signals assigned thereto to at least one modulated signal of the first plurality of modulated signals in at least one frequency band of the first plurality of frequency bands for delivery to at least one communication device. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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