Method and apparatus for closed loop beamforming in wireless communication systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8687717
APP PUB NO 20100172425A1
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12500154

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Varying embodiments of the present invention describe a closed loop system for processing the beamforming information, qualifying the expected performance, activating and deactivating the beamforming system. A first embodiment is a method for closed loop beamforming in a wireless communication system, the system comprising a transmitter and a receiver, the method comprising initiating beamforming on a communication channel between the transmitter and the receiver, monitoring the communication channel, periodically determining a condition of the communication channel and controlling beamforming based on the condition of the communication channel.

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MEDIATEK INCHSINCHU CITY 30078

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Pare,, Jr Thomas Edward Mountain View, US 150 1096
Wong, John San Jose, US 56 1305

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