Abstract: Systems and methods providing analysis of channel characteristics for determining a optimum beam configuration for use therein are shown. Preferably, the direction and angle spread for subscriber units are determined in order to provide a beam for use therewith. According to a preferred embodiment, forward link characteristics are emulated in the reverse link in order to identify an optimum beam configuration. This optimum beam configuration is then preferably adapted for use in the forward link. Preferably, the present invention operates to recognize subscriber units which are spatially separated such that the optimized beams may be utilized in providing simultaneous communications therewith.

Abstract: The invention provides optimization of communication links by using a control loop with a relatively long time constant and adjusting particular communication links based upon feedback from a virtual communication unit associated with a communication link. A preferred embodiment of the invention optimizes wireless links in a point to multipoint system, such as a cellular communication system, by dividing a service area into segments and adjusting an antenna beam associated with a segment when a mobile unit is operable therein. This preferred embodiment results in convergence upon an optimized communication link over time and is suitable for use even with highly mobile systems. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide control loops for location or segment optimization as well as for individual optimization.

Abstract: The invention provides optimization of communication links by using a control loop with a relatively long time constant and adjusting particular communication links based upon feedback from a virtual communication unit associated with a communication link. A preferred embodiment of the invention optimizes wireless links in a point to multipoint system, such as a cellular communication system, by dividing a service area into segments and adjusting an antenna beam associated with a segment when a mobile unit is operable therein. This preferred embodiment results in convergence upon an optimized communication link over time and is suitable for use even with highly mobile systems. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide control loops for location or segment optimization as well as for individual optimization.

Abstract: Systems and methods providing analysis of channel characteristics for determining a optimum beam configuration for use therein are shown. Preferably, the direction and angle spread for subscriber units are determined in order to provide a beam for use therewith. According to a preferred embodiment, forward link characteristics are emulated in the reverse link in order to identify an optimum beam configuration. This optimum beam configuration is then preferably adapted for use in the forward link. Preferably, the present invention operates to recognize subscriber units which are spatially separated such that the optimized beams may be utilized in providing simultaneous communications therewith.