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Multi-sector pivotal antenna system and method

  • US 5,969,689 A
  • Filed: 01/13/1997
  • Issued: 10/19/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A wireless communication antenna system adapted to provide communications within a substantially fixed geographic area, wherein said predetermined geographic area is neighboring a geographic area having wireless communication provided therein by an antenna other than said antenna, systems said antenna system comprising:

  • a plurality of radiating structures, each having a predetermined substantially directional radiation pattern, said radiating structures disposed to form a composite radiation pattern from said directional radiation patterns having a predetermined coverage area substantially corresponding to said substantially fixed geographic area; and

    automated means for physically adjusting the position of said radiating structures to result in said composite radiation pattern having an adjusted coverage area, wherein said adjusted coverage area is a different size than said predetermined coverage area, said size being determined at least in part as a function of wireless communication provided in said neighboring geographic area.

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