Inter-dwelling signal management using reconfigurable antennas
AssigneeEthertronics, Inc.
InventorsLaurent Desclos, Olivier Pajona
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Abstract
A communication system utilizing reconfigurable antenna systems is described where beam steering and null forming techniques are incorporated to limit the region or volume available for communication with client devices. The communication system described restricts communication to defined or desired area and degrades signal strength coverage outside of a prescribed region. An algorithm is used to control the antenna system to monitor and control antenna system performance across the service area. This antenna system technique is applicable for use in communication systems such as a Local Area Network (LAN), cellular communication network, and Machine to Machine (M2M).
Claims16
A method of establishing a plurality of communication zones for a reconfigurable antenna, the reconfigurable antenna system of a communication system, the reconfigurable antenna system being capable of configuration in one of a plurality of possible radiation modes, wherein the reconfigurable antenna system is associated with a distinct radiation pattern when configured in each of the plurality of possible radiation modes, the reconfigurable antenna system configured to communicate signals with one or more client devices in communication with the communication system, the method comprising:
- establishing a first communication link between the communication system and a first client device when the first client device is at a first position within a space;
- establishing a second communication link between the communication system and the first client device when the first client device is at a second position within the space;
- establishing a third communication link between the communication system and the first client device when the first client device is at a third position within the space;
- establishing a communication zone based on information communicated between the first client device and the communication system at each of the first position, the second position, and the third position, the communication zone comprising a spatial volume having a boundary.
A communication system, comprising:
- a reconfigurable antenna system, the reconfigurable antenna system being capable of configuration in one of a plurality of possible radiation modes, wherein the reconfigurable antenna system is associated with a distinct radiation pattern when configured in each of the plurality of possible radiation modes, the reconfigurable antenna system configured to communicate signals with one or more client devices in communication with the communication system;
- one or more processors configured to perform operations, the operations comprising:
- establishing a first communication link between the communication system and a first client device when the first client device is at a first position within a space;
- establishing a second communication link between the communication system and the first client device when the first client device is at a second position within the space;
- establishing a communication zone based on information communicated between the first client device and the communication system at each of the first position and the second position.
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