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Method and system for sharing multiple antennas in mobile devices

  • US 8,744,375 B2
  • Filed: 12/19/2011
  • Issued: 06/03/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for selecting an antenna configuration in a wireless device, the method comprising:

  • determining a first reception performance of a particular antenna of a plurality of antennas of the wireless device, wherein each antenna of the plurality of antennas is uniquely suited for transmission and reception utilizing a wireless protocol of a plurality of different wireless protocols;

    performing antenna gain adjustment on at least two antennas of the plurality of antennas based on a wireless protocol of the plurality of different wireless protocols corresponding to the particular antenna;

    determining a second reception performance of an antenna configuration comprising the at least two antennas of the plurality of antennas based on reception of signals according to the wireless protocol of the plurality of different wireless protocols corresponding, to the particular antenna; and

    selecting an antenna configuration for wireless communication based on the first reception performance and the second reception performance.

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