Enclosure with self-contained adjustable shrouding
AssigneesMark R. Bacon, Robert T. Gangl, Kyle E. Eggert
InventorsMark Richard Bacon, Rob Thomas Gangle, Kyle Jeffrey Eggert, Paul Edward Bacon
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Abstract
An assembly includes a self-contained, adjustable shrouding for a MIMO or SISO, or combination thereof, retransmission system enclosure. The enclosure ensures proper coverage areas of small to large facilities. The proper coverage is achieved through cake layer pie designs that previously often resulted in capacity and sector overlay issues. The antenna enclosure has a directional nature that allows for dividing stadiums, arenas, tracks, (or other large groups) into manageable smaller coverage areas through controlled directional zoning.
Claims10
An enclosure comprising:
- a mount for connecting the enclosure to a structure;
- a self-contained, adjustable shrouding inside the enclosure;
- and
- a plurality of independent radio frequency panel antennas disposed in the enclosure, the plurality of independent radio frequency panel antennas used for at least one of multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) and single-input/single-output (SISO) retransmission systems, wherein
- the shrouding directs a signal from each of the plurality of antennas in a desired direction at a desired and controlled coverage area;
- a gain provided to each of the plurality of antennas provides a desired and controlled coverage distance;
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- the mount provides adjustment of vertical and lateral direction of the signal from each of the plurality of antennas.
A method for controlling coverage of a plurality of radio frequency retransmission antennas, the method comprising:
- connecting an enclosure to a structure with a mount;
- directing a signal from each of the plurality of antennas in a desired direction and at a desired and controlled coverage area with shrouding disposed in the enclosure, the plurality of independent radio frequency panel antennas used for at least one of multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) and single-input/single-output (SISO) retransmission systems;
- adjusting a gain provided to each of the plurality of antennas to provide a desired and controlled coverage distance;
- and
- adjusting the mount to provide adjustment of a vertical and lateral direction of the signal from each of the plurality of antennas.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.