Abstract:
A method and apparatus for combining space-frequency block coding (SFBC), spatial multiplexing (SM) and beamforming in a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) system. The system includes a transmitter with a plurality of transmit antennas and a receiver with a plurality of receive antennas. The transmitter generates at least one data stream and a plurality of spatial streams. The number of generated spatial streams is based on the number of the transmit antennas and the number of the receive antennas. The transmitter determines a transmission scheme in accordance with at least one of SFBC, SM and beam forming. The transmitter transmits data in the data stream to the receiver based on the selected transmission scheme.
Abstract:
An improved base station which cancels the effects of known fixed interference sources produces a signal substantially free from the interference sources thereby increasing total channel capacity. The adaptive interference canceller base station includes a main antenna for receiving signals from other communication stations and at least one directional antenna directed toward an interference source. The main and directional antennas are coupled together such that an output signal substantially free from the interference is generated.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for transfer of signals from multiple antennas down to baseband over a common radio frequency (RF) chain. Antenna selection having greater flexibility and applicability to both uplink and downlink wherein priority is given to the antenna receiving a better quality signal. Measurements are taken during each time slot to determine the weighting to be given to the antenna with the better quality signal. Techniques and apparatus are provided to take measurements over a range of intervals from time slots to single symbols, for example, to select the best signal the techniques described herein may be used individual, and in some cases are combined to receive additional benefits in efficiency.
Abstract:
A time division duplex (TDD) user equipment (UE) is configured to synchronize to a TDD base station. The UE includes an antenna, a primary synchronization code matched filter, a first plurality of secondary synchronization code matched filters, a second plurality of secondary synchronization code matched filters, and a processor in communication with the first and second plurality of secondary synchronization code matched filters. The first plurality of secondary synchronization code matched filters determines secondary synchronization codes sent on a first carrier and the second plurality of secondary synchronization code matched filters determines secondary synchronization codes sent on a second carrier. The processor is configured to determine a code group assignment and selected timeslot based upon an analysis of the secondary synchronization codes sent on the first and second carriers.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for transfer of signals from multiple antennas down to baseband over a common radio frequency (RF) chain. Antenna selection having greater flexibility and applicability to both uplink and downlink is obtained by giving priority to the antenna receiving a better/best quality signal. Measurements are taken by at least a channel estimator during each time slot to determine the weighting to be given to the antenna with the better/best quality signal. Techniques and apparatus are provided to take measurements over a range of intervals from time slots to single symbols, for example, to select the best signal. The techniques described herein may be used individually, and in some cases are combined to receive additional benefits in efficiency. For example, one or more of recent and/or current channel estimation, history, optimization may be employed, in addition to channel estimation, to determine signal quality.
Abstract:
The present invention is related to a method and apparatus for reducing antenna correlation between multiple antennas. A transmitter generates at least two beams with a plurality of antennas. The generated beams are spatially separated to point away each other. Therefore, the transmitted signals travel through different channel conditions and arrive at a receiver mutually uncorrelated. The beams may be generated by antennas having different antenna pattern, or by an array antenna. The beams may be polarized differently. The schemes may be implemented on a subcarrier basis in an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) system. Trellis coded mapping may be utilized for adjacent symbols to be mapped to antennas with low correlation.
Abstract:
An improved base station which cancels the effects of known fixed interference sources produces a signal substantially free from the interference sources thereby increasing total channel capacity. The adaptive interference canceller base station includes a main antenna for receiving signals from other communication stations and at least one directional antenna directed toward an interference source. The main and directional antennas are coupled together such that an output signal substantially free from the interference is generated.
Abstract:
A transmitting station performs closed loop power control prior to a transmission pause. A closed loop transmission power level prior to the pause is determined. A reference signal is received and a received power level of the reference signal prior to and during the transmission pause is determined. The measured reference signal received power levels are compared to a transmit power level of the reference signals to produce a pathloss estimate of the reference signal prior to and during the transmission pause. A new transmit power level is determined by adjusting the closed loop transmission power level by a change between the prior to and during pathloss estimates. A transmission power level of the transmitting station is set to the determined new transmit power level. A communication is transmitted at the set transmission power level.
Abstract:
A base station for controlling transmission power during the establishment of a communication channel utilizes the reception of a short code during initial power ramp-up. The short code is a sequence for detection by the base station which has a much shorter period than a conventional access code. The ramp-up starts from a power level that is lower than the required power level for detection by the base station. The power of the short code is quickly increased until the signal is detected by the base station. Once the base station detects the short code, it transmits an indication that the short code has been detected.
Abstract:
A digital baseband (DBB) receiver for receiving and processing a wireless communication signal. The DBB receiver includes at least one low noise amplifier (LNA), at least one demodulator, a direct current (DC) discharge circuit and an LNA control circuit. The LNA selectively amplifies the communication signal. The demodulator outputs analog real and imaginary signal components on real and imaginary signal paths, respectively, in response to receiving the communication signal from the LNA. The DC discharge circuit selectively discharges DC accumulating on at least one of the real and imaginary signal paths. The LNA control circuit turns the LNA on or off.