DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS NETWORK SYSTEMS
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602010070017
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2009-04-29
- Filing Date
- 2010-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2030-03-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in extending coverage and increasing capacity without incurring high costs associated with deploying micro/pico cells or distributed antenna systems (DAS), especially in areas with poor RF propagation or aesthetic concerns, and require a system that can accommodate multiple service providers sharing resources efficiently.
A distributed antenna system (DAS) that allows simultaneous signal distribution between collocated base stations operated by multiple service providers, supporting multiple RF bands, channels, and air interface standards, using a system controller, master units, and remote units connected via high-data-rate media, including digitally modulated optical channels, to optimize coverage and capacity.
The DAS provides cost-effective coverage expansion and capacity enhancement, minimizing the need for individual deployments of micro/pico cells, while maintaining signal quality and flexibility in adapting to various environments.