Abstract: A code division multiple access (CDMA) communication system in which cellular techniques are utilized in a wireless Private Branch Exchange (PBX) environment. A microcellular arrangement is defined in which a base station communicates user information signals using CDMA communication signals with subscriber terminals. A distributed antenna system is utilized in the system to provide multipath signals which facilitate signal diversity for enhanced system performance.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 9, 1992
Date of Patent:
January 18, 1994
Assignee:
Qualcomm Incorporated
Inventors:
Klein S. Gilhousen, Franklin P. Antonio