Patent ID: 8351987
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: H01Q,H04W,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A communication apparatus comprising: a plurality of directional antennas; a plurality of dedicated communication devices respectively operatively coupled to the plurality of antennas, the plurality of antennas comprising an adjustable antenna for which beam alignment is adjustable to any of a plurality of directions; a switch, operatively coupled to the plurality of communication devices, for controlling exchange of communication traffic through wireless communication links that are provided by the plurality of communication devices and the plurality of antennas; and a mounting structure for carrying the plurality of antennas, the mounting structure comprising an adjustable mount for the adjustable antenna, the adjustable mount enabling the adjustable antenna to be physically oriented to align its antenna beam in any of the plurality of directions, the adjustable mount comprising a plurality of pivots, each pivot allowing the adjustable antenna to be physically oriented relative to a respective axis.