Method and apparatus for conveying a communication signal betwee

Details Method and apparatus for conveying a communication signal betwee Method and apparatus for conveying a communication signal betwee

1994-08-31

1997-01-21

Tarcza, Thomas H.

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Directive

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342450, 455 541, 4552771, G01S 302

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055963331

ABSTRACT:
A communication system (100) employs a method (600) and apparatus (101) for conveying a communication signal between a communication unit (105) and a base site (101) that services a sectorized coverage area (103). The communication unit (105) transmits an uplink communication signal (113) to the base site (101). The base site (101) receives (603) the uplink communication signal (113) and determines (605) an approximate location of the communication unit (101) within a first portion (111) of a sector (108) of the sectorized coverage area (103). A downlink communication signal is then transmitted (609, 613) to the communication unit (105) based on the approximate location of the communication unit (105) using an antenna structure that produces a beamwidth (117) narrower than an angular width of the sector (108).

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