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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2024
Filed:
Jul. 06, 2020
Charter Communications Operating, Llc, St. Louis, MO (US);
Volkan Sevindik, Parker, CO (US);
Haider Syed, Parker, CO (US);
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC, St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for access node selection, and optimization of antenna direction and performance, within a power-limited system. In one embodiment, the system utilizes 'quasi-licensed' CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) wireless spectrum in conjunction with a controller that dynamically adjusts antenna direction for receiving/transmitting information at an installed fixed wireless apparatus (FWA) at user or subscriber premises. In one variant, the FWA receives data on candidate access nodes (CBSDs), and includes controller logic that compares received power levels for candidate access nodes with the power levels estimated from path loss models, and optimizes antenna azimuth to maximize the antenna gain towards the selected access nodes. As such, service calls to optimize antenna performance after initial installation are not required, and network operating expenses are thereby reduced. Dynamic node reselection and optimization may also be used in instances of CBSD/spectrum withdrawal, changes in physical environment, and other applications.