Communication device with phase/angle transformation and methods for use therewith

Abstract

A communication device includes antennas to receive a first signal from a remote device, wherein the first signal corresponds to a first operational mode. A baseband processor selects either a first operational mode for transmitting a second signal or a second operational mode for transmitting the second signal. When the second operational mode is selected the baseband processor transforms the phase-related information corresponding to the first operational mode to transformed phase-related information corresponding to the second operational mode. The antennas transmit the second signal to the remote device in accordance with the transformed phase-related information corresponding to the second operational mode.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present U.S. Utility patent application claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §120 as a continuation of U.S. Utility application Ser. No. 13 / 875,907, entitled “COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH PHASE / ANGLE TRANSFORMATION AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH”, filed May 2, 2013, which claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 811,916, entitled “COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH PHASE TRANSFORMATION AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH”, filed Apr. 15, 2013, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 669,621, entitled “ADAPTIVE ANGLE FEEDBACK AND BEAMFORMING WITHIN SINGLE USER, MULTIPLE USER, MULTIPLE ACCESS, AND / OR MIMO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS”, filed Jul. 9, 2012, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and made part of the present U.S. Utility patent application for all purposes.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The invention relates generally to communication systems; and, more part...

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Benefits of technology

The patent is about a wireless communication system that uses beamforming to improve communication quality and data rates in wireless communication devices. The system includes base stations and access points, as well as wireless communication devices like laptops, personal digital assistants, and cellular phones. The patent describes various methods for beamforming and how it can be used to optimize wireless communication. The technical effects of the patent include improved communication quality, faster data rates, and better utilization of network resources.

Problems solved by technology

With the proliferation of high throughput application, high data rates have become an important issue for modern communication devices.

The fidelity of communications, however, face the scrutiny of users that are becoming accustomed to high bandwidth and better communication quality.

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