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Method and system for using a multi-RF input receiver for diversity selection

  • US 8,594,598 B2
  • Filed: 05/15/2012
  • Issued: 11/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for processing signals in a receiver, the method comprising:

  • receiving a plurality of signals via a plurality of phase-shifters coupled to corresponding receive antennas, each of the plurality of phase-shifters operating with an arbitrary phase setting;

    making at least two measurements of signal strength corresponding to at least two signals generated from the plurality of received signals while turning off at least a portion of the plurality of receive antennas without the use of an antenna switch; and

    selecting, based on the at least two measurements of the signal strength, at least one of the generated signals for processing without the use of an antenna switch.

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