Telecommunications – Transmitter and receiver at separate stations – Distortion – noise – or other interference prevention,...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-26
2008-08-26
Nguyen, Lee (Department: 2618)
Telecommunications
Transmitter and receiver at separate stations
Distortion, noise, or other interference prevention,...
C455S041200, C455S562100, C342S367000, C342S371000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07418238
ABSTRACT:
A mote network having and/or using one or more directional antennas.
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