Patent ID: 9100974
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for providing coverage in a wireless network where at least a first access point provides RF coverage for client devices in at least a first geographic area, wherein each access point includes one or more electronically configurable antennas having adjustable radiation patterns comprising: identifying a location of an access point relative to a coordinate system of said first geographic area; receiving, at said access point, wireless communications originating from a plurality of wireless clients, wherein each wireless communication includes client location information for a corresponding one of said wireless clients; obtaining signal quality indications for said wireless clients, wherein each said signal quality indication is indicative of a signal quality of a corresponding one said wireless communications as received by said access point; and determining client positions in said coordinate system based on said client location information; recording, in an electronic storage media, said client positions and said signal quality indications; identifying at least first and second regions within said first geographical area having first and second different wireless client usage rates; and adjusting a radiation pattern of at least one electronically configurable antenna at said access point based on at least one client position and at least one corresponding signal quality indication to provide first and second different signal strengths to said first and second regions, respectively.