ANTENNA ARRAY AND METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING ANTENNA PATTERNS
    1.
    发明申请
    ANTENNA ARRAY AND METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING ANTENNA PATTERNS 审中-公开
    天线阵列和合成天线图案的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120196545A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-02

    申请号:US13016417

    申请日:2011-01-28

    IPC分类号: H01Q3/00 H04B1/38

    摘要: An antenna array having a plurality of antenna elements is disclosed. The antenna array comprises: a plurality of transceiver modules; an active antenna element subset of the plurality of antenna elements, wherein the active antenna element subset comprises at least one active antenna element being actively coupled to an associated transceiver module of the plurality of transceiver modules; and at least one passively combined sub-array of at least two antenna elements of the plurality of antenna elements. A method for generating antenna patterns with the antenna array is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种具有多个天线元件的天线阵列。 天线阵列包括:多个收发器模块; 多个天线元件的有源天线元件子集,其中所述有源天线元件子集包括至少一个有源天线元件,其主动耦合到所述多个收发器模块中的相关联的收发器模块; 以及所述多个天线元件中的至少两个天线元件的至少一个被动组合子阵列。 还公开了一种利用天线阵列产生天线方向图的方法。

    ANTENNA ARRAY, NETWORK PLANNING SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION NETWORK AND METHOD FOR RELAYING RADIO SIGNALS WITH INDEPENDENTLY CONFIGURABLE BEAM PATTERN SHAPES USING A LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

    公开(公告)号:US20110069633A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-24

    申请号:US12563693

    申请日:2009-09-21

    IPC分类号: H04L12/28 H01Q21/00

    摘要: The present disclosure provides an antenna array (1) for relaying radio signals into a cell (10) of a communication network (500). The antenna array (1) comprises a plurality of uplink beam forming vectors (20u) selectable as an uplink beam shape for an uplink relaying and a plurality of downlink beam forming vectors (20d) selectable as a down link beam shape for a down link relaying. The plurality of uplink beam forming vectors (20u) and/or the plurality of the downlink beam forming vectors (20d) may be adjusted at a digital radio interface and forwarded from the digital radio interface to the antenna array (1). An individual one (22u) of the plurality of uplink beam forming vectors (20u) and an individual one (22d) of the plurality of downlink beam forming vectors (20d) are independently selectable using a local knowledge (60) about the cell 10. The present disclosure further provides a communication network (500) comprising a plurality of the antenna arrays (1-1, 1-2, . . . , 1-N) for relaying radio signals into the communication network (500). The communication network (500) further comprises a network playing system (200) adapted to independently select an individual one (22u-1, 22u-2, . . . , 22u-N) of the plurality of uplink beam forming vectors (20u-1, 20u-2, . . . , 20u-N) and an individual one (22d-1, 22d-2, . . . , 22d-N) of the plurality of downlink beam forming vectors (20d-1, 20d-2, . . . , 20d-N) for at least one of the antenna arrays (1-1, 1-2, . . . , 1-N) using a local knowledge (600) about the communication network (500). The present disclosure further provides a method for relaying radio signals into a cell (10) of the communication network (500), a method (2000) for planning the communication network (500), and a method (5000) for relaying radio signals into cells (10-1, 10-2, . . . , 10-N) of the communication network (500); all methods (1000, 2000, 5000) using a local knowledge (600) about the network (500) and or a local knowledge (60-1, 60-2, . . . , 60-N) about the cells (10-1, 10-2, 10-3 . . . , 10-N).

    Antenna array and method for operating antenna array
    3.
    发明授权
    Antenna array and method for operating antenna array 有权
    天线阵列和操作天线阵列的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09306270B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-05

    申请号:US13016440

    申请日:2011-01-28

    摘要: The present invention refers to an active antenna array having a plurality of antenna elements comprising: at least one first subset of the plurality of antenna elements, the at least one first subset relaying a first radio signal having a first antenna beam pattern; and at least one second subset of the plurality of antenna elements, the at least one second subset relaying a second radio signal having a second antenna beam pattern, wherein at least one of the plurality of antenna elements is a common antenna element belonging to both the first subset and the second subset. A method for operating the active antenna array is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及具有多个天线元件的有源天线阵列,包括:所述多个天线元件中的至少一个第一子集,所述至少一个第一子集中继具有第一天线波束图案的第一无线电信号; 和所述多个天线元件的至少一个第二子集,所述至少一个第二子集中继具有第二天线波束图案的第二无线电信号,其中所述多个天线元件中的至少一个天线元件属于属于 第一子集和第二子集。 还公开了一种用于操作有源天线阵列的方法。

    Antenna array, network planning system, communication network and method for relaying radio signals with independently configurable beam pattern shapes using a local knowledge

    公开(公告)号:US08977309B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-10

    申请号:US12563693

    申请日:2009-09-21

    摘要: The present disclosure provides an antenna array (1) for relaying radio signals into a cell (10) of a communication network (500). The antenna array (1) comprises a plurality of uplink beam forming vectors (20u) selectable as an uplink beam shape for an uplink relaying and a plurality of downlink beam forming vectors (20d) selectable as a down link beam shape for a down link relaying. The plurality of uplink beam forming vectors (20u) and/or the plurality of the downlink beam forming vectors (20d) may be adjusted at a digital radio interface and forwarded from the digital radio interface to the antenna array (1). An individual one (22u) of the plurality of uplink beam forming vectors (20u) and an individual one (22d) of the plurality of downlink beam forming vectors (20d) are independently selectable using a local knowledge (60) about the cell 10. The present disclosure further provides a communication network (500) comprising a plurality of the antenna arrays (1-1, 1-2, . . . , 1-N) for relaying radio signals into the communication network (500). The communication network (500) further comprises a network playing system (200) adapted to independently select an individual one (22u-1, 22u-2, . . . , 22u-N) of the plurality of uplink beam forming vectors (20u-1, 20u-2, . . . , 20u-N) and an individual one (22d-1, 22d-2, . . . , 22d-N) of the plurality of downlink beam forming vectors (20d-1, 20d-2, . . . , 20d-N) for at least one of the antenna arrays (1-1, 1-2, . . . , 1-N) using a local knowledge (600) about the communication network (500). The present disclosure further provides a method for relaying radio signals into a cell (10) of the communication network (500), a method (2000) for planning the communication network (500), and a method (5000) for relaying radio signals into cells (10-1, 10-2, . . . , 10-N) of the communication network (500); all methods (1000, 2000, 5000) using a knowledge (600) about the communications network (500).

    Antenna array and a method for calibration thereof
    5.
    发明授权
    Antenna array and a method for calibration thereof 有权
    天线阵列及其校准方法

    公开(公告)号:US08009095B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-30

    申请号:US12487304

    申请日:2009-06-18

    IPC分类号: H01Q3/00 G01S3/28

    CPC分类号: H01Q3/267

    摘要: An antenna array (10) for the transmission of signals (20) is disclosed. The antenna array (10) comprises: a plurality of transmission paths (30-1, 30-2, 30-K) for transmitting a plurality of wanted signals (25) and at least one calibration signal generator (40-1, 40-2, 40-K) for the generation of at least one calibration signal (45). A plurality of calibration signal mixers (50-1, 50-2, 50-K) mixes the at least one calibration signal (45) with the plurality of wanted signals (25) to produce a plurality of transmission signals (20). A path sum signal device (60) sum the plurality of transmission signals (20) to produce a summed transmission signal (65); and an interference estimator (90) accepts the at least one calibration signal (45) and generates an estimated interference signal (92). An estimation signal mixer (95) subtracts from the summed transmission signal (65) the estimated interference signal (92) to produce a difference signal (97); and a on signal detection unit (70) for comparing the signal (97) with the at least one calibration signal (45).

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于传输信号(20)的天线阵列(10)。 天线阵列(10)包括:用于发送多个有用信号(25)和至少一个校准信号发生器(40-1,40-K)的多个传输路径(30-1,30-2,30-K) 2,40-K),用于产生至少一个校准信号(45)。 多个校准信号混合器(50-1,50-2,50-K)将至少一个校准信号(45)与多个有用信号(25)混合以产生多个传输信号(20)。 路径和信号装置(60)对多个发送信号(20)求和以产生求和的发送信号(65); 并且干扰估计器(90)接受所述至少一个校准信号(45)并产生估计的干扰信号(92)。 估计信号混合器(95)从求和的发送信号(65)中减去所估计的干扰信号(92)以产生差分信号(97); 以及用于将所述信号(97)与所述至少一个校准信号(45)进行比较的导通信号检测单元(70)。

    Antenna Array and A Method For Calibration Thereof
    6.
    发明申请
    Antenna Array and A Method For Calibration Thereof 有权
    天线阵列及其校准方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100013709A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-21

    申请号:US12487304

    申请日:2009-06-18

    IPC分类号: H01Q3/00

    CPC分类号: H01Q3/267

    摘要: An antenna array (10) for the transmission of signals (20) is disclosed. The antenna array (10) comprises: a plurality of transmission paths (30-1, 30-2, 30-K) for transmitting a plurality of wanted signals (25) and at least one calibration signal generator (40-1, 40-2, 40-K) for the generation of at least one calibration signal (45). A plurality of calibration signal mixers (50-1, 50-2, 50-K) mixes the at least one calibration signal (45) with the plurality of wanted signals (25) to produce a plurality of transmission signals (20). A path sum signal device (60) sum the plurality of transmission signals (20) to produce a summed transmission signal (65); and an interference estimator (90) accepts the at least one calibration signal (45) and generates an estimated interference signal (92). An estimation signal mixer (95) subtracts from the summed transmission signal (65) the estimated interference signal (92) to produce a difference signal (97); and a on signal detection unit (70) for comparing the signal (97) with the at least one calibration signal (45).

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于传输信号(20)的天线阵列(10)。 天线阵列(10)包括:用于发送多个有用信号(25)和至少一个校准信号发生器(40-1,40-K)的多个传输路径(30-1,30-2,30-K) 2,40-K),用于产生至少一个校准信号(45)。 多个校准信号混合器(50-1,50-2,50-K)将至少一个校准信号(45)与多个有用信号(25)混合以产生多个传输信号(20)。 路径和信号装置(60)对多个发送信号(20)求和以产生求和的发送信号(65); 并且干扰估计器(90)接受所述至少一个校准信号(45)并产生估计的干扰信号(92)。 估计信号混合器(95)从求和的发送信号(65)中减去所估计的干扰信号(92)以产生差分信号(97); 以及用于将所述信号(97)与所述至少一个校准信号(45)进行比较的导通信号检测单元(70)。

    Method and apparatus for power loss compensation and suppression of sidelobes in antenna arrays
    7.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for power loss compensation and suppression of sidelobes in antenna arrays 有权
    用于功率损耗补偿和抑制天线阵列中旁瓣的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09318804B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-19

    申请号:US13934025

    申请日:2013-07-02

    IPC分类号: H01Q3/26 H01Q3/24 H01Q1/24

    摘要: An antenna array for the transmission of signals is disclosed which comprises a plurality of antenna elements connected to a plurality of transceivers. The plurality of transceivers receive transceiver signals for transmission to the plurality of antenna elements. The antenna comprises a failure detector or monitoring and control system connected to the plurality of transceivers, which autonomously detects malfunction of the individual transceivers and reports this to the signal processor without involvement of the transmitter and receiver. The antenna array also comprises a signal processor connected to the plurality of transceivers and adapted to weight using complex values the transceiver signals for automatically compensating for power losses by tilt adjustments and for interference by suppression of sidelobes of the signals based on the information from the failure detector or monitoring and control system.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于信号传输的天线阵列,其包括连接到多个收发器的多个天线元件。 多个收发器接收收发信号以传输到多个天线元件。 天线包括连接到多个收发器的故障检测器或监视和控制系统,其自主地检测各个收发器的故障,并将其报告给信号处理器而不涉及发射器和接收器。 天线阵列还包括连接到多个收发器的信号处理器,并且适于使用复数值来加权收发器信号,用于通过倾斜调整自动补偿功率损耗,并通过基于来自故障的信息抑制信号的旁瓣来进行干扰 检测器或监控系统。

    ACTIVE ANTENNA ARRAY FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK WITH MULTIPLE AMPLIFIERS USING SEPARATE POLARISATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION AND A COMBINATION OF POLARISATIONS FOR RECEPTION OF SEPARATE PROTOCOL SIGNALS
    8.
    发明申请
    ACTIVE ANTENNA ARRAY FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK WITH MULTIPLE AMPLIFIERS USING SEPARATE POLARISATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION AND A COMBINATION OF POLARISATIONS FOR RECEPTION OF SEPARATE PROTOCOL SIGNALS 有权
    主动天线阵列,用于使用单独放大器的多个放大器进行传输的移动通信网络和用于接收单独协议信号的极化组合

    公开(公告)号:US20110159810A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-30

    申请号:US12648852

    申请日:2009-12-29

    IPC分类号: H04B7/14 H04B1/38

    摘要: The present disclosure teaches an active antenna array for a mobile communications network. The active antenna array comprises a plurality of first polarisation antenna elements and a plurality of second polarisation antenna elements. The plurality of first polarisation antenna elements is connected to a first protocol signal generator. The plurality of first polarisation antenna elements are adapted to radiate an individual first protocol transmit signal. An individual one of the plurality of second polarisation antenna element is connected to an individual one of a plurality of second protocol signal generators. The plurality of second polarisation antenna elements is adapted to radiate an individual second protocol transmit signal. An individual one of the plurality of first polarisation antenna elements and the individual one of the plurality of second polarisation antenna elements are adapted to receive both, an individual first protocol receive signal and an individual second protocol receive signal.

    摘要翻译: 本公开教导了用于移动通信网络的有源天线阵列。 有源天线阵列包括多个第一极化天线元件和多个第二极化天线元件。 多个第一极化天线元件连接到第一协议信号发生器。 多个第一极化天线元件适于辐射单独的第一协议发射信号。 多个第二极化天线元件中的单个一个连接到多个第二协议信号发生器中的单个的一个。 多个第二极化天线元件适于辐射单独的第二协议传输信号。 多个第一极化天线元件中的单个一个和多个第二极化天线元件中的单个天线元件适于接收单独的第一协议接收信号和单独的第二协议接收信号。

    Beam-hopping in a radio communications system
    10.
    发明申请
    Beam-hopping in a radio communications system 有权
    在无线电通信系统中进行跳跃

    公开(公告)号:US20090221314A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-03

    申请号:US11920264

    申请日:2006-04-27

    IPC分类号: H04B7/00

    CPC分类号: H04W16/28 H04W48/08 H04W88/08

    摘要: A radio communications system has at least one base station and subscriber station. To transmit messages to a subscriber stations, the base station uses successive emission directions that differ from one another. The base station transmits information concerning the sequence of the use of said emission directions to subscriber stations.

    摘要翻译: 无线电通信系统具有至少一个基站和用户台。 为了向订户站发送消息,基站使用彼此不同的连续发射方向。 基站向用户站发送关于使用所述发射方向的顺序的信息。