公开(公告)号：WO2012115843A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：PCT/US2012/025337

申请日：2012-02-16

Applicant: CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  BERLIN, Igor ,  CUNE, William P. ,  GREENE, Jason E. ,  HEIDLER, Christian ,  REGISTER, James A. III ,  SCHWEIKER, Wolfgang

Inventor： BERLIN, Igor ,  CUNE, William P. ,  GREENE, Jason E. ,  HEIDLER, Christian ,  REGISTER, James A. III ,  SCHWEIKER, Wolfgang

IPC: H04L12/10 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04W88/12

CPC classification number: H04B10/808 ,  H04B3/44 ,  H04B10/25753 ,  H04L12/10 ,  H04L12/413 ,  H04W88/085

Abstract: Distributed antenna systems providing and supporting radio frequency (RF) communication services and digital data services, and related components and methods are disclosed. The RF communication services can be distributed over optical fiber to client devices, such as remote antenna units for example. Power can also be distributed over electrical medium that is provided to distribute digital data services, if desired, to provide power to remote communications devices and/or client devices coupled to the remote communications devices for operation. In this manner, as an example, the same electrical medium used to transport digital data signals in the distributed antenna system can also be employed to provide power to the remote communications devices and/or client devices coupled to the remote communications devices. Power may be injected and switched from two or more power sources over selected electrical medium to distribute power for power-consuming components supporting RF communications services and digital data services.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供和支持射频（RF）通信服务和数字数据服务的分布式天线系统以及相关组件和方法。 RF通信服务可以通过光纤分布到客户端设备，例如远程天线单元。 如果需要，功率也可以分布在电气介质上，以便分配数字数据服务，以向耦合到远程通信设备的远程通信设备和/或客户端设备供电以进行操作。 以这种方式，作为示例，也可以使用用于传送分布式天线系统中的数字数据信号的相同的电气介质来为耦合到远程通信设备的远程通信设备和/或客户端设备提供电力。 电力可以从两个或多个电源注入并从所选择的电介质上切换，以便为支持RF通信服务和数字数据服务的功耗组件分配功率。

公开(公告)号：WO2008088859A3

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2008000659

申请日：2008-01-18

Applicant: MOBILEACCESS NETWORKS LTD ,  OREN YAIR ,  BERLIN IGOR ,  SABAN OFER

Inventor： OREN YAIR ,  BERLIN IGOR ,  SABAN OFER

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  H04B1/00 ,  H04B1/18 ,  H04B7/06 ,  H04B7/08

CPC classification number: H04B1/0064 ,  H04B7/06 ,  H04B7/08 ,  H04B17/12 ,  H04B17/21 ,  H04W88/085

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and system for equalizing the signal losses over cable runs in a Distributed Antenna System (DAS). In a DAS, two or more antennae are connected to the system by cable runs that can vary widely in length. As a result, the signal loss over a given cable run can also vary widely which can impact the design and deployment of the DAS and reduce antenna spacing. In addition, for a broadband DAS that supports many frequency bands or ranges using a common antenna unit, the signal losses vary with respect to frequency further making it difficult to equalize the cable losses. According to one embodiment of the invention, the method and system provide for measuring and adjusting the signal losses of each cable run to be a predefined value. According to another embodiment of the invention, the DAS can include a hybrid passive-active antenna unit for use in a DAS which includes a frequency multiplexer that separates the signal into frequency bands or ranges that are connected to an antenna element associated with a particular frequency band or range. Where a single frequency band needs to be amplified (or attenuated), a single band amplification block (SBAB) can be inserted in the connection between the frequency multiplexer and the antenna element to amplify (or attenuate) the desired frequency band. Where more than one frequency band need to be amplified (or attenuated), a multiband amplification block (MBAB) can be inserted in the connection between the frequency multiplexer and the appropriate antenna element to amplify (or attenuate) the desired frequency bands.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于均衡分布式天线系统（DAS）中的电缆运行的信号损耗的方法和系统。 在DAS中，两个或更多个天线通过长度可能变化很大的电缆线连接到系统。 因此，给定电缆运行时的信号损耗也可能变化很大，这可能会影响DAS的设计和部署，并减少天线间距。 此外，对于支持使用公共天线单元的许多频带或范围的宽带DAS，信号损耗相对于频率而变化，进一步使得难以平衡电缆损耗。 根据本发明的一个实施例，该方法和系统提供了将每个电缆运行的信号损耗测量和调整为预定值。 根据本发明的另一实施例，DAS可以包括在DAS中使用的混合无源 - 有源天线单元，其包括频率复用器，其将信号分离成与特定频率相关联的天线元件连接的频带或范围 乐队或范围。 在单个频带需要被放大（或衰减）的情况下，可以在频率复用器和天线元件之间的连接中插入单频带放大块（SBAB）以放大（或衰减）期望的频带。 在需要放大（或衰减）多于一个频带的情况下，可以在频率多路复用器和适当的天线元件之间的连接中插入多频带放大块（MBAB）以放大（或衰减）期望的频带。

公开(公告)号：WO2008088859A2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：PCT/US2008/000659

申请日：2008-01-18

Applicant: MOBILEACCESS NETWORKS LTD. ,  OREN, Yair ,  BERLIN, Igor ,  SABAN, Ofer

Inventor： OREN, Yair ,  BERLIN, Igor ,  SABAN, Ofer

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  H04B7/06 ,  H04B7/08 ,  H04B1/18 ,  H04B1/00

CPC classification number: H04B1/0064 ,  H04B7/06 ,  H04B7/08 ,  H04B17/12 ,  H04B17/21 ,  H04W88/085

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and system for equalizing the signal losses over cable runs in a Distributed Antenna System (DAS). In a DAS, two or more antennae are connected to the system by cable runs that can vary widely in length. As a result, the signal loss over a given cable run can also vary widely which can impact the design and deployment of the DAS and reduce antenna spacing. In addition, for a broadband DAS that supports many frequency bands or ranges using a common antenna unit, the signal losses vary with respect to frequency further making it difficult to equalize the cable losses. According to one embodiment of the invention, the method and system provide for measuring and adjusting the signal losses of each cable run to be a predefined value. According to another embodiment of the invention, the DAS can include a hybrid passive-active antenna unit for use in a DAS which includes a frequency multiplexer that separates the signal into frequency bands or ranges that are connected to an antenna element associated with a particular frequency band or range. Where a single frequency band needs to be amplified (or attenuated), a single band amplification block (SBAB) can be inserted in the connection between the frequency multiplexer and the antenna element to amplify (or attenuate) the desired frequency band. Where more than one frequency band need to be amplified (or attenuated), a multiband amplification block (MBAB) can be inserted in the connection between the frequency multiplexer and the appropriate antenna element to amplify (or attenuate) the desired frequency bands.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于均衡分布式天线系统（DAS）中的电缆运行中的信号损耗的方法和系统。 在DAS中，两根或更多天线通过长度可变的电缆连接到系统。 因此，给定电缆线路上的信号损耗也会变化很大，这会影响DAS的设计和部署，并减少天线间距。 另外，对于使用公共天线单元支持许多频带或范围的宽带DAS，信号损耗随频率而变化，进一步使得难以平衡电缆损耗。 根据本发明的一个实施例，该方法和系统提供测量和调整每个电缆线路的信号损失为预定值。 根据本发明的另一个实施例，DAS可以包括在DAS中使用的混合无源 - 有源天线单元，其包括频率复用器，该频率复用器将信号分离成频带或范围，该频带或范围连接到与特定频率相关联的天线元件 乐队或范围。 在需要放大（或衰减）单个频带的情况下，可以在频率复用器与天线元件之间的连接中插入单频带放大块（SBAB），以放大（或衰减）所需频带。 在需要放大（或衰减）多于一个频带的情况下，可以在频率多路复用器和适当的天线元件之间的连接中插入多频带放大块（MBAB）以放大（或衰减）所需的频带。 p>

公开(公告)号：WO2008088862A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：PCT/US2008/000663

申请日：2008-01-18

Applicant: MOBILEACCESS NETWORKS LTD. ,  OREN, Yair ,  BERLIN, Igor ,  SABAN, Ofer

Inventor： OREN, Yair ,  BERLIN, Igor ,  SABAN, Ofer

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  H04B7/06 ,  H04B7/08

CPC classification number: H04B1/0064 ,  H04B7/06 ,  H04B7/08 ,  H04B17/12 ,  H04B17/21 ,  H04W88/085

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and system for equalizing the signal losses over cable runs in a Distributed Antenna System (DAS). In a DAS, two or more antennae are connected to the system by cable runs that can vary widely in length. As a result, the signal loss over a given cable run can also vary widely which can impact the design and deployment of the DAS and reduce antenna spacing. In addition, for a broadband DAS that supports many frequency bands or ranges using a common antenna unit, the signal losses vary with respect to frequency further making it difficult to equalize the cable losses. According to one embodiment of the invention, the method and system provide for measuring and adjusting the signal losses of each cable run to be a predefined value. According to another embodiment of the invention, the DAS can include a hybrid passive-active antenna unit which includes a frequency multiplexer that separates the signal into frequency bands or ranges that are connected to an antenna element associated with a particular frequency band or range. Where a single frequency band needs to be amplified (or attenuated), a single band amplification block (SBAB) can be inserted in the connection between the frequency multiplexer and the antenna element to amplify (or attenuate) the desired frequency band. Where more than one frequency band need to be amplified (or attenuated), a multiband amplification block (MBAB) can be inserted in the connection between the frequency multiplexer and the appropriate antenna element to amplify (or attenuate) the desired frequency bands.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于均衡分布式天线系统（DAS）中的电缆运行的信号损耗的方法和系统。 在DAS中，两个或更多个天线通过长度可能变化很大的电缆线连接到系统。 因此，给定电缆运行时的信号损耗也可能变化很大，这可能会影响DAS的设计和部署，并减少天线间距。 此外，对于支持使用公共天线单元的许多频带或范围的宽带DAS，信号损耗相对于频率而变化，进一步使得难以平衡电缆损耗。 根据本发明的一个实施例，该方法和系统提供了将每个电缆运行的信号损耗测量和调整为预定值。 根据本发明的另一实施例，DAS可以包括混合无源 - 有源天线单元，其包括频率复用器，其将信号分离成连接到与特定频带或范围相关联的天线元件的频带或范围。 在单个频带需要被放大（或衰减）的情况下，可以在频率复用器和天线元件之间的连接中插入单频带放大块（SBAB）以放大（或衰减）期望的频带。 在需要放大（或衰减）多于一个频带的情况下，可以在频率复用器和适当的天线元件之间的连接中插入多频段放大块（MBAB）以放大（或衰减）所需的频带。

公开(公告)号：WO2012148938A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：PCT/US2012/034853

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  BERLIN, Igor ,  PIKULA, Dragan ,  SAUER, Michael ,  SCHMIDT, Gerald B

Inventor： BERLIN, Igor ,  PIKULA, Dragan ,  SAUER, Michael ,  SCHMIDT, Gerald B

IPC: H04J3/06

CPC classification number: H04W56/004 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04B10/25753 ,  H04B10/25758 ,  H04B10/25759 ,  H04B17/104 ,  H04B17/40 ,  H04W56/0055 ,  H04W56/0065 ,  H04W64/006 ,  H04W88/085

Abstract: Components, systems, and methods for determining propagation delay of communications in distributed antenna systems are disclosed. The propagation delay of communications signals distributed in the distributed antenna systems is determined. If desired, the propagation delay(s) can be determined on a per remote antenna unit basis for the distributed antenna systems. The propagation delay(s) can provided by the distributed antenna systems to a network or other system to be taken into consideration for communications services or operations that are based on communications signal delay. As another non-limiting example, propagation delay can be determined and controlled for each remote antenna unit to be uniquely distinguish the remote antenna units. In this manner, the location of a client device communicating with a remote antenna unit can be determined within the communication range of the remote antenna unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定分布式天线系统中通信的传播延迟的组件，系统和方法。 确定分布在分布式天线系统中的通信信号的传播延迟。 如果需要，可以基于用于分布式天线系统的每个远程天线单元来确定传播延迟。 传播延迟可以由分布式天线系统提供给网络或其他系统以被考虑用于基于通信信号延迟的通信服务或操作。 作为另一个非限制性示例，可以为每个远程天线单元确定和控制传播延迟以唯一地区分远程天线单元。 以这种方式，可以在远程天线单元的通信范围内确定与远程天线单元通信的客户端设备的位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2012058061A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：PCT/US2011/056800

申请日：2011-10-19

Applicant: CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  BERLIN, Igor ,  CUNE, William, P ,  GREENE, Jason, E ,  SAUER, Michael ,  SCHMIDT, Gerald, B

Inventor： BERLIN, Igor ,  CUNE, William, P ,  GREENE, Jason, E ,  SAUER, Michael ,  SCHMIDT, Gerald, B

IPC: H04W88/08 ,  H04B10/12

CPC classification number: H04B10/25752 ,  H04B10/25753 ,  H04W88/085

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed provide sectorization in distributed antenna systems, and related components and methods. The antenna units in the distributed antenna systems can be sectorized. In this regard, one or more radio bands distributed by the distributed antenna systems can be allocated to one or more sectors. The antenna units in the distributed antenna systems are also allocated to one or more sectors. In this manner, only radio frequency (RF) communications signals in the radio band(s) allocated to given sector(s) are distributed the antenna unit allocated to the same sector(s). The bandwidth capacity of the antenna unit is split among the radio band(s) allocated to sector(s) allocated to the antenna unit. The sectorization of the radio band(s) and the antenna units can be configured and/or altered based on capacity needs for given radio bands in antenna coverage areas provide by the antenna units.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例提供分布式天线系统中的扇区化，以及相关的组件和方法。 分布式天线系统中的天线单元可以扇区化。 在这点上，由分布式天线系统分配的一个或多个无线频带可以分配给一个或多个扇区。 分布式天线系统中的天线单元也被分配给一个或多个扇区。 以这种方式，仅分配给给定扇区的无线电频带中的射频（RF）通信信号被分配给分配给相同扇区的天线单元。 天线单元的带宽容量在分配给分配给天线单元的扇区的无线频带之间被分离。 可以基于由天线单元提供的天线覆盖区域中的给定无线电频带的容量需求来配置和/或改变无线电频带和天线单元的扇区化。

公开(公告)号：WO2012024247A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：PCT/US2011/047821

申请日：2011-08-16

Applicant: CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  BERLIN, Igor ,  HARRIS, Dan ,  SAUER, Michael

Inventor： BERLIN, Igor ,  HARRIS, Dan ,  SAUER, Michael

IPC: H04W88/08 ,  H04B10/12

CPC classification number: H04B10/25753 ,  H04B10/25758 ,  H04W16/26 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W88/085

Abstract: Distributed antenna systems supporting digital data signal propagation between remote antenna clusters, and related distributed antenna systems, components and methods are disclosed. The distributed antenna systems facilitate distributing digital data signals to provide digital data services remotely to distributed remote antenna units. The digital data signals may be propagated between remote antenna units within a remote antenna cluster for digital data signals transmitted to wireless client devices in the distributed antenna system and for digital data signals received from wireless client devices in the distributed antenna system. Received digital data signals from wireless client devices can be propagated from remote antenna unit to remote antenna unit in a remote antenna cluster until the digital data signals reach a wired network device for communication over a network. The remote antenna units may be configured to support high-frequency digital data signal to support larger channel bandwidths and in turn higher data rate transfers.

Abstract translation: 公开了支持远程天线集群之间的数字数据信号传播的分布式天线系统以及相关的分布式天线系统，组件和方法。 分布式天线系统便于分配数字数据信号，以远程分配的远程天线单元提供数字数据服务。 数字数据信号可以在远程天线簇内的远程天线单元之间传播，用于发射到分布式天线系统中的无线客户端设备的数字数据信号，以及从分布式天线系统中的无线客户端设备接收的数字数据信号。 来自无线客户端设备的接收的数字数据信号可以从远程天线单元传播到远程天线簇中的远程天线单元，直到数字数据信号到达有线网络设备以通过网络进行通信。 远程天线单元可以被配置为支持高频数字数据信号，以支持更大的信道带宽，进而提高数据速率的传输。

公开(公告)号：WO2009155602A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2009/048155

申请日：2009-06-22

Applicant: MOBILEACCESS NETWORKS LTD. ,  SABAN, Ofer ,  SHAPIRA, Isaac ,  HAREL, Dror ,  BERLIN, Igor

Inventor： SABAN, Ofer ,  SHAPIRA, Isaac ,  HAREL, Dror ,  BERLIN, Igor

IPC: G08C19/22

CPC classification number: H04W4/20 ,  H01L2924/00015 ,  H04W88/085 ,  H01L2224/45147 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2224/85065 ,  H01L2924/01001 ,  H01L2224/85075 ,  H01L2924/01007 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48095 ,  H01L2224/45144

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and system for supporting wireless medical telemetry services (MTS) on a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) The DAS can include one or more control channels for transferring the MTS control and status information between the MTS access point and the antenna The control channels can be transferred over a separate cable or by using one or more intermediate frequency signal that is transferred over the existing cables of the DAS between the MTS access point and the antenna The control channels can be used to Configure, control and receive status from the managed components of the DAS including active antennae, control in real time the amplifiers used to process TDD signals, and control in real time the switching of the diversity antenna systems.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在分布式天线系统（DAS）上支持无线医疗遥测业务（MTS）的方法和系统.DAS可以包括一个或多个控制信道，用于在MTS接入点和MTS接入点之间传送MTS控制和状态信息 天线可以通过单独的电缆或通过使用一个或多个中频信号在MTS接入点和天线之间通过DAS的现有电缆传输控制信道。控制信道可用于配置，控制和接收 来自DAS的管理部件的状态包括有源天线，实时控制用于处理TDD信号的放大器，并实时控制分集天线系统的切换。

公开(公告)号：WO2012148940A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：PCT/US2012/034855

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  BERLIN, Igor ,  CUNE, William P ,  GREENE, Jason E

Inventor： BERLIN, Igor ,  CUNE, William P ,  GREENE, Jason E

IPC: H04W4/04

CPC classification number: H04B7/2606 ,  H04B1/40 ,  H04B7/024 ,  H04B7/0426 ,  H04B7/15507 ,  H04B10/25753 ,  H04B10/808 ,  H04W16/26 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W88/085

Abstract: A system, and related methods and devices, is disclosed for increasing an output power of a frequency band in a distributed antenna system that includes at least one RXU module that is operatively coupled to at least one RAU module. A first group of the plurality of channels within a first frequency band may be allocated to the RAU module, and a second group of the plurality of the channels within the first frequency band may be allocated to the RXU module. The at least one RAU module may be configured to receive RF signals from the first group of the plurality of channels being used in the first frequency band, and the at least one RXU module may be configured to receive RF signals from the second group of the plurality of channels being used in the first frequency band. In this manner, the amount of composite power per channel is increased.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于增加分布式天线系统中的频带的输出功率的系统及相关方法和装置，其包括可操作地耦合到至少一个RAU模块的至少一个RXU模块。 可以将第一频带内的多个信道中的第一组分配给RAU模块，并且可以将第一频带内的多个信道中的第二组分配给RXU模块。 至少一个RAU模块可以被配置为从在第一频带中使用的多个信道的第一组接收RF信号，并且所述至少一个RXU模块可以被配置为从第二组的第二组中接收RF信号 在第一频带中使用多个信道。 以这种方式，每个通道的复合功率的量增加。

公开(公告)号：WO2013009283A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：PCT/US2011/043405

申请日：2011-07-08

Applicant: CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC ,  BERLIN, Igor ,  CUNE, William P. ,  SAUER, Michael ,  SCHMIDT, Gerald B. ,  SCHWEIKER, Wolfgang ,  KEDZIORA, Jessica J.

Inventor： BERLIN, Igor ,  CUNE, William P. ,  SAUER, Michael ,  SCHMIDT, Gerald B. ,  SCHWEIKER, Wolfgang ,  KEDZIORA, Jessica J.

IPC: H04B10/12

CPC classification number: H04B10/25754 ,  H04B10/25756

Abstract: Optical fiber-based distributed antenna systems that support multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antenna configurations and communications. Embodiments disclosed herein include optical fiber-based distributed antenna system that can be flexibly configured to support or not support MIMO communications configurations. In one embodiment, first and second MIMO communication paths are shared on the same optical fiber using frequency conversion to avoid interference issues, wherein the second communication path is provide to a remote extension unit to remote antenna unit. In another embodiment, the optical fiber-based distributed antenna systems may be configured to allow to provide MIMO communication configurations with existing components. Existing capacity of system components are employed to create second communication paths for MIMO configurations, thereby reducing overall capacity, but allowing avoidance of frequency conversion components and remote extension units.

Abstract translation: 支持多输入多输出（MIMO）天线配置和通信的基于光纤的分布式天线系统。 本文公开的实施例包括可以灵活地配置为支持或不支持MIMO通信配置的基于光纤的分布式天线系统。 在一个实施例中，使用频率转换在同一光纤上共享第一和第二MIMO通信路径以避免干扰问题，其中第二通信路径提供给远程扩展单元到远程天线单元。 在另一个实施例中，基于光纤的分布式天线系统可以被配置为允许向现有组件提供MIMO通信配置。 采用系统组件的现有容量来创建用于MIMO配置的第二通信路径，从而降低总体容量，但允许避免变频组件和远程扩展单元。