Patent ID: 8019336
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. A multifunction slice building block comprising: an antenna interface; n bi directional wideband transceivers, where n is a positive integer greater than 1, each of the n bi directional wideband transceivers being coupled to the antenna interface, the n bi directional wideband transceivers being capable of supporting one or more radio functions from a set of radio functions; m programmable processors, where m is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1, each of the m programmable processors being coupled to all the n bi directional wideband transceivers to control operation of, and to process data transmitted and data received through, each of the n bi directional wideband transceivers, and operable to simultaneously support one or more radio function threads corresponding to the one or more radio functions from the set of radio functions through the n bi directional wideband transceivers; and a user data interface for providing control, status, and input/output data between the m programmable processors and a user, wherein