Installation technique for a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) wireless communications systems
First Claim
1. A method of installing a wireless communications system, the wireless communications system including first and second transceivers operable to transmit and receive signals over a plurality of communications channels, each channel having at least one of a noise level and an interference level associated therewith, comprising the steps of:
- identifying a predetermined number n of the plurality of channels having the n lowest levels of noise and interference associated therewith by a spectrum management technique, the predetermined number n being greater than one, the identification of the n channels being performed by the first transceiver;
transmitting a predetermined code over the n identified channels to the second transceiver by the first transceiver;
monitoring at least the predetermined number n of the plurality of channels by the second transceiver;
in the event the transmission by the first transceiver is captured on at least one of the n channels monitored by the second transceiver, identifying the predetermined code within the transmission over the at least one of the n channels by the second transceiver;
in the event the predetermined code is correctly identified within the transmission over the at least one of the n channels by the second transceiver, measuring at least one of a noise level and an interference level associated with the at least one of the n channels by the second transceiver; and
selecting a respective one of the at least one of the n channels having the lowest measured noise and interference level for use in system installation.
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Abstract
Techniques for facilitating and reducing the costs associated with the installation of a wireless broadband communications system. In one mode of operation, the system employs a first transceiver to identify n channels having the n lowest levels of noise and interference associated therewith by a spectrum management technique. Next, the first transceiver transmits a predetermined code over the n channels to a second transceiver, which attempts to identify the predetermined code within a captured transmission. In the event the code is correctly identified, the second transceiver measures a noise and/or interference level associated with the corresponding channels. The channel having the lowest measured noise and interference level is then selected for use in system installation.
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42 Claims
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1. A method of installing a wireless communications system, the wireless communications system including first and second transceivers operable to transmit and receive signals over a plurality of communications channels, each channel having at least one of a noise level and an interference level associated therewith, comprising the steps of:
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identifying a predetermined number n of the plurality of channels having the n lowest levels of noise and interference associated therewith by a spectrum management technique, the predetermined number n being greater than one, the identification of the n channels being performed by the first transceiver; transmitting a predetermined code over the n identified channels to the second transceiver by the first transceiver; monitoring at least the predetermined number n of the plurality of channels by the second transceiver; in the event the transmission by the first transceiver is captured on at least one of the n channels monitored by the second transceiver, identifying the predetermined code within the transmission over the at least one of the n channels by the second transceiver; in the event the predetermined code is correctly identified within the transmission over the at least one of the n channels by the second transceiver, measuring at least one of a noise level and an interference level associated with the at least one of the n channels by the second transceiver; and selecting a respective one of the at least one of the n channels having the lowest measured noise and interference level for use in system installation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A circuit for detecting a switch actuation at a distal end of a first cable, comprising:
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first circuitry operative to generate a frequency selective short circuit; a switch connected in series with the first circuitry; second circuitry operative to generate a frequency selective short circuit; an oscillator; and a load, the oscillator and the load being connected in series with the second circuitry, wherein the first cable comprises at least two conductors, the two conductors being connected across the serially connected first circuitry and the switch at the distal end of the first cable, and the two conductors being connected across the serially connected second circuitry, the oscillator, and the load at a proximal end of the first cable, and whereby the switch actuation is detected by detecting power in the load. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A circuit for indicating transmission of data over a first cable, the indication being provided at a distal end of the first cable, comprising:
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first circuitry operative to generate a frequency selective short circuit; an indicator connected in series with the first circuitry; second circuitry operative to generate a frequency selective short circuit; and an oscillator connected in series with the second circuitry, wherein the first cable comprises at least two conductors, the two conductors being connected across the serially connected first circuitry and the indicator at the distal end of the first cable, and the two conductors being connected across the serially connected second circuitry and the oscillator at a proximal end of the first cable, and whereby the indication of data transmission is provided by a switching on and off of the oscillator causing a current to flow through the indicator. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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