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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 14, 1999
Marcos Katz, Oulu, FI;
Juha T Ylitalo, Oulu, FI;
Marcos Katz, Oulu, FI;
Juha T Ylitalo, Oulu, FI;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
A method of directional radio communication between a first station and a second station, the method comprising the steps of defining at the first station a plurality of beam directions available for transmitting successive signals from the first station, selecting at said first station at least one of said directions for transmission of a signal from said first station to said second station, wherein the selection of the at least one direction for transmission is such that successive signals or groups of signals are transmitted in substantially different directions and such that on average each beam direction available to said first station is used substantially equally.