Patent ID: 8941553
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: an antenna segment control module configured to (1) selectively attenuate signals to a plurality of antenna segments, and (2) selectively strengthen signals to the plurality of antenna segments, the plurality of antenna segments including (1) a first antenna segment in communication with a first user from a plurality of users, (2) a second antenna segment in communication with a second user from the plurality of users, and (3) a third antenna segment not in communication with the plurality of users; the antenna segment control module configured to divert power from the third antenna segment to the first antenna segment and to the second antenna segment such that (1) a signal to the third antenna segment is attenuated and the third antenna segment is unable to send and receive signals from the plurality of users, (2) a signal to the first antenna segment is strengthened, and (3) a signal to the second antenna segment is strengthened.