Abstract: A method involving a MIMO communications system including a phased array antenna for establishing communication with a terminal located within a domain, the method including: defining a plurality of sub-domains within the domain; for each sub-domain, defining a corresponding set of analog phase weights to be applied to the phased array antenna for directing beams towards that sub-domain; in succession, selecting each sub-domain among the plurality of sub-domains and for each selected sub-domain: (a) applying the set of analog phase weights for that selected sub-domain to the phased array antenna; (b) performing channel sounding with the terminal while that sub-domain is selected; and (c) receiving feedback from the terminal for that selected sub-domain; and after selecting all sub-domains and from the received feedback, identifying a best sub-domain and identifying a best precoding matrix that in combination with the best sub-domain provides a best communication channel for the terminal.

Abstract: A method of providing cellular coverage involving: using an antenna system including S 2-dimensional, downward tilting phased array panels arranged about a common vertical axis, wherein with the S panels are organized into a plurality of groups, each of which includes L adjacent panels; generating a first plurality of narrow beams covering a first plurality of cells forming an outer ring of cellular coverage; and generating a second plurality of narrow beams covering a second plurality of cells forming an inner ring of coverage, wherein generating the first plurality of narrow beams involves, with each panel, generating N narrow beams of the first plurality of narrow beams; and wherein generating the second plurality of narrow beams involves, with each group of panels, generating M narrow beams of the second plurality of narrow beams.

Abstract: A method involving a MIMO communications system including a phased array antenna for establishing communication with a terminal located within a domain, the method including: defining a plurality of sub-domains within the domain; for each sub-domain, defining a corresponding set of analog phase weights to be applied to the phased array antenna for directing beams towards that sub-domain; in succession, selecting each sub-domain among the plurality of sub-domains and for each selected sub-domain: (a) applying the set of analog phase weights for that selected sub-domain to the phased array antenna; (b) performing channel sounding with the terminal while that sub-domain is selected; and (c) receiving feedback from the terminal for that selected sub-domain; and after selecting all sub-domains and from the received feedback, identifying a best sub-domain and identifying a best precoding matrix that in combination with the best sub-domain provides a best communication channel for the terminal.

Abstract: A method for estimating the location of a wireless terminal is disclosed that is based on using: the known location of one or more devices, empirical data that indicates the relative position of the wireless terminal to the devices, and empirical data that indicates the relative position of the wireless terminal (which is at an unknown location) relative to other wireless terminals that are also at unknown locations.

Abstract: A method of providing cellular coverage involving: using an antenna system including S 2-dimensional, downward tilting phased array panels arranged about a common vertical axis, wherein with the S panels are organized into a plurality of groups, each of which includes L adjacent panels; generating a first plurality of narrow beams covering a first plurality of cells forming an outer ring of cellular coverage; and generating a second plurality of narrow beams covering a second plurality of cells forming an inner ring of coverage, wherein generating the first plurality of narrow beams involves, with each panel, generating N narrow beams of the first plurality of narrow beams; and wherein generating the second plurality of narrow beams involves, with each group of panels, generating M narrow beams of the second plurality of narrow beams.

Abstract: A method for estimating the location of a wireless terminal is disclosed that is based on using: the known location of one or more devices, empirical data that indicates the relative position of the wireless terminal to the devices, and empirical data that indicates the relative position of the wireless terminal (which is at an unknown location) relative to other wireless terminals that are also at unknown locations.

Abstract: A method for estimating the location of a wireless terminal is disclosed that is based on using: the known location of one or more devices, empirical data that indicates the relative position of the wireless terminal to the devices, and empirical data that indicates the relative position of the wireless terminal (which is at an unknown location) relative to other wireless terminals that are also at unknown locations.

Abstract: A method for estimating the location of a wireless terminal is disclosed that is based on using: the known location of one or more devices, empirical data that indicates the relative position of the wireless terminal to the devices, and empirical data that indicates the relative position of the wireless terminal (which is at an unknown location) relative to other wireless terminals that are also at unknown locations.