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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 29, 1996
Walter R Evanyk, Plano, TX (US);
Ericsson Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC (US);
Abstract
A communication system for wireless dual purpose phones operable at 1900 megahertz in the PCS system includes a plurality of transceivers wherein at least three communication links are formed. A first communication link is formed between the dual purpose phone and a base station of a cellular network. A second communication link is formed between the dual purpose phone and an antenna placed within an elevated location such as an attic. The antenna is placed in an elevated location to facilitate 1900 megahertz communications with the dual purpose phone throughout the business or home. The third communication link is between a transceiver proximately located and coupled to the elevated antenna and at a transceiver at an accessible location for the user. The use of multiple transceivers to place the antenna in an elevated location avoids a need to use a large, inflexible and aesthetically unappealing coaxial cable between the base unit and the elevated antenna.