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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2010
Filed:
May. 25, 2007
Paul S. Smithey, Olathe, KS (US);
Gene S. Mitchell, Blue Springs, MO (US);
Timothy W. Sill, Platte City, MO (US);
Paul S. Smithey, Olathe, KS (US);
Gene S. Mitchell, Blue Springs, MO (US);
Timothy W. Sill, Platte City, MO (US);
Sprint Spectrum L.P., Overland Park, KS (US);
Abstract
Controlling a cellular radio frequency repeater amplifier and their gain factors. In preferred embodiments, the method is used in personal home repeaters that may be used by wireless services users. The repeaters are preferably configured to automatically control their setting without requiring supervision or control by the wireless service provider. The wireless provider also need not have knowledge of where the repeater devices are placed within the network. The preferred system and methods reduce potential problems that may arise when repeaters with fixed gain are placed within close proximity of a cell site. The preferred methods shut down the forward and reverse amplifiers based on the received signal level from the base station.