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United States Patent 7,916,772
Proctor, Jr. , et al. March 29, 2011

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Method for searching pilot signals to synchronize a CDMA receiver with an associated transmitter


Abstract
A method for synchronizing a CDMA receiver to a transmitter when an adaptive antenna is utilized to receive transmitted data, wherein a receiving antenna system is adapted between a 360.degree. reception angle pattern (i.e., an omni-directional pattern) and a fixed reception angle (i.e., a directional pattern) by permitting the receiver to identify a pilot signal having the largest magnitude. The receiver minimizes interference from other pilot signals by steering antenna pattern nulls toward other transmitters. As a result, the time required for the receiver to acquire a valid pilot signal is significantly reduced.


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Inventors: Proctor, Jr.; James (Indialantic, FL), Rouphael; Antoine J. (Escondido, CA), Hoffmann; John E. (Indialantic, FL), Nelson, Jr.; George (Merritt Island, FL)
Assignee: IPR Licensing, Inc. (Wilmington, DE)

Appl. No.: 11/818,293
Filed: June 14, 2007

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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Application Number Filing Date Patent Number Issue Date
09789476 Feb., 2001 7233627
60184363 Feb., 2000


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Current U.S. Class: 375/148 ; 375/267; 375/347
Current International Class: H04B 1/00 (20060101); H04B 7/02 (20060101); H04B 7/10 (20060101)
Field of Search: 375/267,147,152,148,149,347

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