公开(公告)号：US08077093B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12293183

申请日：2007-03-09

申请人： Stuart J. Dean

发明人： Stuart J. Dean

IPC分类号： H01Q1/24

CPC分类号： H01Q9/0407 ,  H01Q1/38

摘要： A patch radiator for use in beamformed or steerable antenna systems which maximizes upper frequency limit and simultaneously minimizes the lower frequency limit, by providing an annular patch configuration in which a central region of the patch element is devoid of material, whereby this central region is of a different shape from the shape of the exterior perimeter of the patch element. One possible configuration of such a patch radiator comprises a square exterior shape, enclosing a central circular region of removed material. In this manner, the upper frequency limit threshold tends to rise as the interior annular perimeter is reduced. Preferably, the exterior and interior perimeters have no interior angles of more than 180°.

摘要翻译： 一种用于波束成形或可操纵天线系统的贴片辐射器，其通过提供一种环形贴片配置使得上限频率最大化并同时最小化频率下限，其中贴片元件的中心区域没有材料，由此该中心区域 与补片元件的外周的形状不同的形状。 这种贴片辐射器的一种可能的结构包括正方形的外部形状，包围去除材料的中心圆形区域。 以这种方式，当内部环形周长减小时，上限频率阈值倾向于上升。 优选地，外部和内部周边没有大于180°的内角。

公开(公告)号：US5596329A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-21

申请号：US289920

申请日：1994-08-12

申请人： Jeffrey G. Searle ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  Peter J. Chrystie ,  Keith R. Broome ,  Christopher R. Cox ,  Stephen J. Westlake

发明人： Jeffrey G. Searle ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  Peter J. Chrystie ,  Keith R. Broome ,  Christopher R. Cox ,  Stephen J. Westlake

IPC分类号： H01Q3/40 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H01Q25/04 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04B7/10 ,  H04W16/28 ,  H01Q3/02

CPC分类号： H04W16/28 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H04B7/0408 ,  H04W52/143 ,  H04W52/343 ,  H04W52/367

摘要： A smart antenna for a base station comprises a plurality of antenna arrays each capable of forming a multiplicity of separate overlapping narrow beams in azimuth, the arrays being positioned such that the totality of beams formed by the arrays provides a substantially omni-directional coverage in azimuth A plurality of r.f. transceivers is provided each for transmitting and receiving r.f. signals for one or more calls, with switching matrix means for connecting each transceiver with one or other of the arrays via beamformers. Each transceiver is connected by a switch matrix to a particular array to exchange r.f. signals with a remote station located in the area covered by one of the narrow overlapping beams. Means are provided for selecting for a given call more than one of the best received signals from the multiplicity of narrow overlapping beams and the selected signals are combined to form a single receive signal input for the r.f. transceiver for the given call.

摘要翻译： 用于基站的智能天线包括多个天线阵列，每个天线阵列能够​​在方位角上形成多个分开的重叠窄波束，所述阵列被定位成使得阵列形成的波束的总数在方位角上提供基本上全方位的覆盖 多个rf 提供收发器用于发送和接收r.f. 用于一个或多个呼叫的信号，具有用于通过波束形成器将每个收发器与一个或另一个阵列连接的交换矩阵装置。 每个收发器通过开关矩阵连接到特定阵列以交换r.f. 信号与位于由窄重叠波束之一覆盖的区域中的远程站。 提供了用于从给定的呼叫中选择来自多个窄重叠波束的最佳接收信号中的一个以上的给定呼叫的装置，并且所选择的信号被组合以形成用于r.f的单个接收信号输入。 收发器用于给定的呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US5565873A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-15

申请号：US441779

申请日：1995-05-16

申请人： Stuart J. Dean

发明人： Stuart J. Dean

IPC分类号： H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04W16/28 ,  H01Q3/22

CPC分类号： H04W16/28 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H04B7/0408

摘要： An antenna for a base station comprising a plurality of antenna arrays (40; FIG. 6a) each capable of forming a multiplicity of separate overlapping narrow beams in azimuth, the arrays being positioned such that the beams formed by the arrays provide a coverage in azimuth wider than each array. Means are provided for operating (FIG. 12a, FIG. 12b) two or more non-collocated narrow beamwidth antenna arrays to form jointly a broad beamwidth antenna radiation pattern wherein the time averaged antenna pattern is substantially null free.

摘要翻译： 一种用于基站的天线，包括多个天线阵列（40;图6a），每个天线阵列能够​​在方位角上形成多个独立的重叠窄波束，所述阵列被定位成使得由阵列形成的波束提供方位角的覆盖 比每个阵列宽。 提供了用于操作（图12a，图12b）两个或更多个非并置的窄波束宽带天线阵列的装置，以共同形成宽的波束宽度天线辐射图，其中时间平均的天线方向图基本上是空的。

公开(公告)号：US20090163214A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12094299

申请日：2007-03-19

申请人： Hafedh Trigui ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  John Litva

发明人： Hafedh Trigui ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  John Litva

IPC分类号： H04W16/00

CPC分类号： H04W16/24

摘要： A method and apparatus for increasing capacity and performance of a base station for a sectorized cellular wireless network is disclosed in which one of the sector antennas is replaced or supplanted by a novel sub-sector antenna that generates a plurality of asymmetrical sub-sector coverage areas that collectively substantially cover the coverage area of the replaced sector antenna. The use of asymmetrical coverage areas permits the total coverage area to closely approximate the symmetrical sector coverage area without creating excessively large sub-sector handover zones or introducing severe degradation in the network performance. This in turn permits the selective replacement of a single sector antenna rather than the wholesale replacement of all sector antennas in a region, leading to lower transitional costs and the ability to provide a focused approach to capacity planning.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于增加用于扇区化的蜂窝无线网络的基站的容量和性能的方法和装置，其中扇区天线中的一个由新的子扇区天线替换或替换，该新的子扇区天线生成多个不对称的子扇区覆盖区域 它们共同地基本上覆盖被替换的扇形天线的覆盖区域。 使用不对称覆盖区域允许总覆盖区域紧密地近似于对称扇区覆盖区域，而不会产生过大的子扇区切换区域或引入网络性能的严重劣化。 这又允许选择性地更换单个扇区天线，而不是批量更换一个区域中的所有扇区天线，从而降低过渡成本，并提供集中的方法进行容量规划。

公开(公告)号：US5576717A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-19

申请号：US441776

申请日：1995-05-16

申请人： Jeffrey G. Searle ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  Keith R. Broome ,  Peter J. Chrystie ,  Christopher R. Cox

发明人： Jeffrey G. Searle ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  Keith R. Broome ,  Peter J. Chrystie ,  Christopher R. Cox

IPC分类号： H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04W16/28 ,  H01Q3/22

CPC分类号： H04W16/28 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H04B7/0408

摘要： An antenna for a base station comprising a plurality of antenna arrays (40; FIG. 6a) each capable of forming a multiplicity of separate overlapping narrow beams in azimuth, the arrays being positioned such that the of beams formed by the arrays provide a coverage in azimuth wider than each array. Means (54; FIG. 6a) are provided for independent adjustment of receiver gain and/or transmitter radiated power level of individual beams.

摘要翻译： 一种用于基站的天线，包括多个天线阵列（40;图6a），每个天线阵列能够​​在方位角上形成多个独立的重叠窄波束，所述阵列被定位成使得由阵列形成的波束提供覆盖 方位角比每个阵列宽。 提供装置（54;图6a）用于独立调整各个波束的接收机增益和/或发射机辐射功率电平。

公开(公告)号：US08311582B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12094299

申请日：2007-03-19

申请人： Hafedh Trigui ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  John Litva

发明人： Hafedh Trigui ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  John Litva

IPC分类号： H04M1/00

CPC分类号： H04W16/24

摘要： A method and apparatus for increasing capacity and performance of a base station for a sectorized cellular wireless network is disclosed in which one of the sector antennas is replaced or supplanted by a novel sub-sector antenna that generates a plurality of asymmetrical sub-sector coverage areas that collectively substantially cover the coverage area of the replaced sector antenna. The use of asymmetrical coverage areas permits the total coverage area to closely approximate the symmetrical sector coverage area without creating excessively large sub-sector handover zones or introducing severe degradation in the network performance. This in turn permits the selective replacement of a single sector antenna rather than the wholesale replacement of all sector antennas in a region, leading to lower transitional costs and the ability to provide a focused approach to capacity planning.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于增加用于扇区化的蜂窝无线网络的基站的容量和性能的方法和装置，其中扇区天线中的一个由新的子扇区天线替换或替换，该新的子扇区天线生成多个不对称的子扇区覆盖区域 它们共同地基本上覆盖被替换的扇形天线的覆盖区域。 使用不对称覆盖区域允许总覆盖区域紧密地近似于对称扇区覆盖区域，而不会产生过大的子扇区切换区域或引入网络性能的严重劣化。 这又允许选择性地更换单个扇区天线，而不是批量更换一个区域中的所有扇区天线，从而降低过渡成本，并提供集中的方法进行容量规划。

公开(公告)号：US20090091499A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US12293183

申请日：2007-03-09

申请人： Stuart J. Dean

发明人： Stuart J. Dean

IPC分类号： H01Q1/38

CPC分类号： H01Q9/0407 ,  H01Q1/38

摘要： A patch radiator for use in beamformed or steerable antenna systems which maximizes upper frequency limit and simultaneously minimizes the lower frequency limit, by providing an annular patch configuration in which a central region of the patch element is devoid of material, whereby this central region is of a different shape from the shape of the exterior perimeter of the patch element. One possible configuration of such a patch radiator comprises a square exterior shape, enclosing a central circular region of removed material. In this manner, the upper frequency limit threshold tends to rise as the interior annular perimeter is reduced. Preferably, the exterior and interior perimeters have no interior angles of more than 180°.

摘要翻译： 一种用于波束成形或可操纵天线系统的贴片辐射器，其通过提供一种环形贴片配置使得上限频率最大化并同时最小化频率下限，其中贴片元件的中心区域没有材料，由此该中心区域 与补片元件的外周的形状不同的形状。 这种贴片辐射器的一种可能的结构包括正方形的外部形状，包围去除材料的中心圆形区域。 以这种方式，当内部环形周长减小时，上限频率阈值倾向于上升。 优选地，外部和内部周边没有大于180°的内角。

公开(公告)号：US5603089A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-11

申请号：US531599

申请日：1995-09-21

申请人： Jeffrey G. Searle ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  Keith R. Broome ,  Peter J. Chrystie ,  Christopher R. Cox

发明人： Jeffrey G. Searle ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  Keith R. Broome ,  Peter J. Chrystie ,  Christopher R. Cox

IPC分类号： H01Q3/40 ,  H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q21/00 ,  H01Q23/00 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H01Q25/04 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04B1/00 ,  H04B7/00

CPC分类号： H01Q21/0025 ,  H01Q23/00 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H01Q3/242 ,  H04W88/08

摘要： A base station antenna arrangement comprising a plurality of antenna arrays each capable of forming a multiplicity of separate overlapping narrow beams in azimuth, the arrays being positioned such that the totality of beams formed by the arrays provides a substantially omni-directional coverage in azimuth, azimuth and elevation beamforming means for each array, a plurality of r.f. transceivers each for transmitting and receiving r.f. signals for one or more calls, switching matrix means for connecting each transceiver with one or other of the arrays via the beamforming means, control means for controlling the switching matrix means whereby a particular transceiver is connected to a particular array via the beamforming means to exchange r.f. signals with a remote station located in the area covered by one of the narrow beams.

摘要翻译： 一种基站天线装置，包括多个天线阵列，每个天线阵列能够​​在方位角上形成多个独立的重叠窄波束，所述阵列被定位成使得由阵列形成的波束的总数在方位角方位角提供基本上全方位的覆盖 和每个阵列的仰角波束成形装置，多个rf 收发器每个用于发送和接收r.f. 用于一个或多个呼叫的信号，用于经由波束成形装置将每个收发器与一个或另一个阵列连接的开关矩阵装置，用于控制开关矩阵装置的控制装置，由此特定收发器经由波束成形装置连接到特定阵列以进行交换 rf 信号与远程站位于由一条窄波束覆盖的区域内。

公开(公告)号：US5602555A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-11

申请号：US441756

申请日：1995-05-16

申请人： Jeffrey G. Searle ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  Peter J. Chrystie ,  Keith R. Broome ,  Christopher R. Cox ,  Stephen J. Westlake

发明人： Jeffrey G. Searle ,  Stuart J. Dean ,  Peter J. Chrystie ,  Keith R. Broome ,  Christopher R. Cox ,  Stephen J. Westlake

IPC分类号： H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04W16/28 ,  H01Q3/02

CPC分类号： H04W16/28 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H04B7/0408

摘要： An antenna for a base station comprising a plurality of antenna arrays (40; FIG. 6a) each capable of forming a multiplicity of separate overlapping narrow beams in azimuth, the arrays being positioned such that the of beams formed by the arrays provide a coverage in azimuth wider than each array. Means are provided for recognizing unique identifier signals (70; FIG. 6b) incorporated in call signals passing through the antenna; and coherent detection means for discriminating between unwanted call signals and wanted call signals using said unique identifier signals.

摘要翻译： 一种用于基站的天线，包括多个天线阵列（40;图6a），每个天线阵列能够​​在方位角上形成多个独立的重叠窄波束，所述阵列被定位成使得由阵列形成的波束提供覆盖 方位角比每个阵列宽。 提供了用于识别并入通过天线的呼叫信号中的唯一标识符信号（70;图6b）的装置; 以及相干检测装置，用于使用所述唯一标识符信号来区分不需要的呼叫信号和想要的呼叫信号。