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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2000
Thomas R. Schmutz, Indialantic, FL (US);
Michael A. Komara, Indialantic, FL (US);
Airnet Communications Corporation, Melbourne, FL (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for dynamically controlling signal power levels in a bi-directional backhaul communication link between a base station and a repeater station is provided. The signal power level of a signal transmitted between a base station and a repeater station is measured at the receiver of the signal. Once the received signal power level has been measured, the power level data based on the received signal power level is automatically transmitted from the receiving station back to the source of the measured signal over the backhaul link. Upon receipt at the source, the power level data is extracted and analyzed to determine if the source needs to alter its transmitted power. Once the power level data is analyzed to determine if a change in the transmitted power is required, the source can automatically respond by increasing, decreasing, or maintaining the transmitted power.