CA2277987C - Directional-beam generative apparatus and associated method - Google Patents

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CA2277987C
CA2277987C CA002277987A CA2277987A CA2277987C CA 2277987 C CA2277987 C CA 2277987C CA 002277987 A CA002277987 A CA 002277987A CA 2277987 A CA2277987 A CA 2277987A CA 2277987 C CA2277987 C CA 2277987C
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Ulf Forssen
Thomas Ostman
Hans Mahler
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    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W16/00—Network planning, e.g. coverage or traffic planning tools; Network deployment, e.g. resource partitioning or cells structures
    • H04W16/24—Cell structures
    • H04W16/28—Cell structures using beam steering
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    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q25/00—Antennas or antenna systems providing at least two radiating patterns
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    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q3/00—Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system
    • H01Q3/26—Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elements; varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture

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