Patent ID: 8155239
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for equalizing gain when transmitting control information from a plurality of antenna configurations, the method comprising: producing a set of quasi-omni beams having complementary beam patterns that form an aggregate beam pattern providing omni-directional coverage, each of the set of quasi-omni beams having at least a first antenna gain, producing a set of directional beams, each of the set of directional beams having at least a second antenna gain, the at least second antenna gain being different than the at least first antenna gain, and generating a first beacon frame having a first spreading gain to be transmitted on each of the set of quasi-omni beams and a second beacon frame having a second spreading gain to be transmitted on each of the set of directional beams, wherein generating further comprises selecting the first spreading gain and the second spreading gain such that the sum of the first spreading gain and the first antenna gain equals the sum of the second spreading gain and the second antenna gain.