Importance

Loading Importance Indicators...

Abstract

A method is disclosed for using feedback signals (32) to optimize the directional properties of information signals (19) with respect to their intended receivers (16), where information signals (19) are applied to the transmitting elements (14) of a transmitting antenna array (12). Feedback signals (32) generated at receivers (16) by probing signals (17) are monitored, and the weight matrix with which signals (17) are distributed among array elements (14) is adjusted according to feedback signals (32) to minimize cross-talk. Information signals (18) transmitted according to an optimized weight matrix will also have reduced cross-talk. A weight matrix may be optimized by perturbing an initial weight matrix, calculating an error function from the feedback signals (32) produced by each perturbed weight matrix, estimating the direction of an extremum from the error functions, and adjusting the initial weight matrix in that direction. Alternatively, a gain matrix for the transmitting array may be explicitly determined by sequentially exciting each transmitting element (14) and measuring the resultant feedback signals (32). These are then used to calculate the weight matrix that eliminates cross-talk.

Loading the Abstract Image...

First Claim