Patents Assigned to Andrew LLC
  • Coaxial cable end preparation tool with saw guide and associated methods
    Patent number: 8220158
    Abstract: A cable end preparation tool is for a coaxial cable and has a C-shaped body with an opening therein to receive the coaxial cable and a side defining a saw guide to receive a saw blade thereagainst. The C-shaped body includes a gripping rib to fit in a valley of a corrugated outer conductor when the coaxial cable is in the opening. At least one stabilizing rib is adjacent the gripping rib to receive a crest of the corrugated outer conductor thereagainst when the coaxial cable is in the opening. The C-shaped body also includes a rotation guide feature receives the inner conductor. A cutting blade extends outwardly from the C-shaped body for removing a portion of a dielectric between the inner conductor and the corrugated outer conductor as the C-shaped body is rotated about the rotation guide feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventor: Nahid Islam
  • Uplink signal detection in RF repeaters
    Patent number: 8223821
    Abstract: A method for detecting an IS-95 signal without knowledge of a spreading code for the IS-95 signal is provided. A received baseband signal is rotated through a plurality of phase-shifts. For each phase-shifted baseband signal, an in-phase component or a quadrature component of the phase-shifted baseband signal is realigned. The in-phase and quadrature components are multiplied by a PN short code to partially despread the components. The partially despread in-phase and quadrature components are multiplied and integrated. The integrated despread in-phase and quadrature components are compared to a threshold value. In response to exceeding the threshold value, the received baseband signal is identified as an IS-95 signal. The method may be implemented on a repeater for repeating signals between multiple sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Ariful Hannan, John Carlson
  • Enhancing location accuracy using multiple satellite measurements based on environment
    Patent number: 8217832
    Abstract: A system and method for determining a location of a wireless device in a communications network. A request for satellite assistance data may be received from a requesting entity, and a reference location determined as a function of the request. One or more characterizing attributes may be identified as a function of the reference location, and a set of satellites determined as a function of the reference location. It may also be determined whether more than one set of signal measurements should be acquired from one or more satellites in the set of satellites as a function of the identified one or more characterizing attributes. The one or more sets of signal measurements may be acquired, and a location of the wireless device determined from the acquired measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Wyville Thomson, Neil Lindsay Harper, Nguyen Khiem Tran
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING MOBILE DEVICE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK
    Publication number: 20120169533
    Abstract: A method is provided for determining a location of a mobile device in a wireless network. The method includes receiving global navigation satellite system (GNSS) measurements from the mobile device, and receiving terrestrial measurements from corresponding transceivers in the wireless network, each terrestrial measurement indicating a distance between the corresponding transceivers and the mobile device. The method further includes selecting at least one terrestrial measurement having an uncertainty value within a predetermined accuracy threshold. The location of the mobile device is determined as a function of the GNSS measurements and the selected terrestrial measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Neil HARPER, Martin THOMSON
  • Network measurement report caching for location of mobile devices
    Patent number: 8213955
    Abstract: A system and method for determining an approximate location of a mobile device. The occurrence of a predetermined event may be determined at a first node of a network. Measurement data associated with the mobile device may be stored at a second node of the network. An attempt may be made to determine a location of the mobile device using a first location methodology. Upon failure of the location attempt, the mobile device data may be received at a third node of the network from the second node. At the third node an approximate location of the mobile device may be determined using the mobile device data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew, LLC
    Inventors: John P. Carlson, Martin Dawson
  • Connector for coaxial cable having rotational joint between insulator member and connector housing and associated methods
    Patent number: 8206176
    Abstract: A connector is to be attached to a coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector housing having a cylindrical shape to be coupled to the outer conductor. An insulator member has a central opening therein and is rotatably received within the connector housing to define a rotational joint therewith. A center contact has a shaft portion securely received within the central opening of the insulator member and an open end portion extending rearwardly from the shaft portion to securely receive the inner conductor therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventor: Nahid Islam
  • Tunable Coaxial Surge Arrestor
    Publication number: 20120154970
    Abstract: A tunable coaxial surge arrestor includes an inner conductor within a bore of an outer body of the coaxial surge arrestor. An inner end of a stub is coupled with the inner conductor. The stub is also coupled with the outer body at a selectable location along the length of the stub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Kendrick Van Swearingen, Albert Cox
  • System and Method for Determining the Location of a Mobile Device
    Publication number: 20120154220
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the location of a mobile device. A first set of signals from a plurality of radio frequency (“RF”) sources may be received at a mobile device and then downconverted into a second set of signals. The mobile device may then time stamp the second set of signals and transmit the time stamped signals to a location determining system. The location of the mobile device may be determined at the location determining system as a function of the time stamped signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Andrew, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Harper, Martin Dawson
  • System and Method for Total Flight Time Ratio Pattern Matching
    Publication number: 20120149390
    Abstract: A method and system for estimating the location of a mobile device. A range of the mobile device to a reference station may be determined as a function of the time of transmission of a first signal transmitted from a base station and as a function of the time of receipt of a second signal transmitted from the mobile device to the reference station, the second signal being a function of the first signal advanced by a timing parameter. A relationship for each of a plurality of grid points in a geographic region may be determined as a function of the determined range and a range metric. These plural grid points may contain the reference station. The determined relationship may be compared with data corresponding to each of the plural grid points, and a location of the mobile device determined as a function of the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Thomas B. Gravely, Martin Alles, Suryanarayana Kalenahalli, Khalid W. Al-Mufti
  • System and Method for Multiple Range Estimation Location
    Publication number: 20120142375
    Abstract: A system and method of determining the location of a mobile station by determining the time of transmission of a signal by a mobile station and determining range rings at a plurality of reference stations receiving the transmitted signal, where the range rings represent the distance of the mobile station from the plurality of reference stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Andrew, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Alles, Khalid Al-Mufti, Ananth Kalenahalli, Thomas B. Gravely
  • Ranging in UMTS Networks
    Publication number: 20120142374
    Abstract: A method and system for determining an approximate range from a location measurement unit to a mobile device. An uplink signal from the mobile device is received by the location measurement unit, and an uplink frame marker is determined from the uplink signal. A downlink signal is received at the location measurement unit from a base station serving the mobile device, and a downlink slot marker is determined from the downlink signal. A round trip propagation delay is determined based upon the uplink frame marker and the downlink slot marker, and an approximate range from the location measurement unit to the mobile device is determined as a function of the round trip propagation delay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Andrew, LLC
    Inventors: John Carlson, Tariqul Islam
  • Snap-in cable hanger clip
    Patent number: 8191836
    Abstract: A clip for a snap-in cable hanger with a top from which at least two clip arm(s) extend and at least one of the clip arm(s) formed with a clip tab projecting proximate a distal end. The top having a length greater than a diameter of the mounting hole and a width dimensioned to fit within a spring space when the snap-in cable hanger is seated upon the mounting hole. The clip arm(s) spaced apart proximate the diameter of the mounting hole, having a length longer than a depth of the mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventor: Richard Korczak
  • Location measurement acquisition optimization with Monte Carlo simulation
    Patent number: 8188920
    Abstract: The present subject matter discloses a method for estimating dilution of precision (DOP) across a service area. A Monte Carlo simulation is used to determine the DOP across a service area. Random points are selected across a service area and as well as the radio transmitters who signals are capable of being received at the random points are determined. Using the network topology of radio transmitters, a DOP is calculated for each of the random points. DOP is modeled for the service area as a function of the calculated DOP for each of the random points. The modeled DOP is used to determined the measurement accuracy required for subsequent location requests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Thomson, James Winterbottom
  • Connector And Coaxial Cable With Molecular Bond Interconnection
    Publication number: 20120129391
    Abstract: A coaxial connector in combination with a coaxial cable is provided with an inner conductor supported coaxial within an outer conductor, a polymer jacket surrounding the outer conductor. A unitary connector body with a bore is provided with an overbody surrounding an outer diameter of the connector body. The outer conductor is inserted within the bore. A molecular bond is formed between the outer conductor and the connector body and between the jacket and the overbody. An inner conductor end cap may also be provided coupled to the end of the inner conductor via a molecular bond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: ANDREW LLC
    Inventors: Kendrick Van Swearingen, James P. Fleming
  • COUPLING BODY WITH VISUAL INSTALLATION PORTAL
    Publication number: 20120124820
    Abstract: A coupling body for a coaxial connector is dimensioned to couple with connector body at a connector end. An inner body of the coupling body is provided with a bore dimensioned to receive the coaxial cable. The inner body is formed of transparent material partially covered in an opaque material. An uncovered portion of the inner body functions as a visual installation portal. Methods of installation include inserting the coaxial cable into the cable end of the bore of the inner body until a desired portion of a prepared end of the coaxial cable is visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Andrew LLC
    Inventor: David R. Low
  • Friction Weld Inner Conductor Cap and Interconnection Method
    Publication number: 20120125654
    Abstract: An inner conductor cap, with a connector end and a cable end, is provided with an inner conductor socket at the cable end and an inner conductor interface at the connector end. The inner conductor socket may be dimensioned to mate with a prepared end of an inner conductor of a coaxial cable. At least one material gap may be provided between a sidewall of the inner conductor socket and an outer diameter surface of the prepared end when the inner conductor cap is mated with the prepared end. A rotation key may be provided for rotating the inner conductor cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Kendrick Van Swearingen, Ronald A. Vaccaro
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COAXIAL ULTRASONIC WELDING INTERCONNECTION OF COAXIAL CONNECTOR AND COAXIAL CABLE
    Publication number: 20120129383
    Abstract: A coaxial connector for interconnection with a coaxial cable with a solid outer conductor by ultrasonic welding is provided with a monolithic connector body with a bore. An annular flare seat is angled radially outward from the bore toward a connector end of the connector, the annular flare seat open to the connector end of the connector. An inner conductor cap is provided for interconnection with an inner conductor of the coaxial cable by ultrasonic welding. The ultrasonic welding of each of the inner and outer conductor interconnections may be performed via inner conductor and outer conductor sonotrodes which are coaxial with one another, without requiring the cable and or connector to be removed from their fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: ANDREW LLC
    Inventor: Kendrick Van Swearingen
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYBRID LOCATION IN AN LTE NETWORK
    Publication number: 20120129550
    Abstract: A system and method for estimating a location of a wireless device receiving signals from plural nodes of a communications network. A wireless device may be directed to transmit a first signal having one or more predetermined parameters. At one or more location measurement units (“LMU”) an uplink time of arrival (“TOA”) measurement between the wireless device and one or more of the plural nodes or LMUs may be determined as a function of the first signal transmitted from the wireless device. Downlink signal measurements of signals received by the wireless device may be collected, and a location of the wireless device determined as a function of the uplink TOA measurements and the collected downlink signal measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: ANDREW, LLC
    Inventors: Ariful Hannan, Tariqul Islam
  • Laser Weld Coaxial Connector and Interconnection Method
    Publication number: 20120129388
    Abstract: A coaxial connector for interconnection with a coaxial cable with a solid outer conductor by laser welding is provided with a monolithic connector body with a bore. A sidewall of the bore is provided with an inward annular projection angled toward a cable end of the bore. A sidewall of the inward annular projection and the sidewall of the bore form an annular laser groove open to a cable end of the bore. The annular laser groove is dimensioned with a taper at a connector end of the laser groove less than a thickness of a leading end of the outer conductor. The taper provides an annular material chamber between the leading end of the outer conductor, when seated in the laser groove, and the connector end of the laser groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: ANDREW LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Kendrick Van Swearingen, James J. Wlos, James P. Fleming, Nahid Islam
  • Cylindrical Surface Spin Weld Apparatus and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20120125513
    Abstract: A spin weld apparatus for spin welding a prepared end of a coaxial cable with a coaxial connector includes a cable clamp dimensioned to grip the coaxial cable and a drive collet dimensioned to enclose and rotationally interlock with a lateral surface of the coaxial connector. The drive collet is dimensioned to rotationally interlock with an interlocking portion of a spin welder. The spin welder is dimensioned to axially align the coaxial connector with the coaxial cable for spin welding when the drive collet is rotationally interlocked with the spin welder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Andrew LLC
    Inventor: Kendrick Van Swearingen