SOFTER AND SOFT HANDOFF IN AN ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVISION WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

摘要

Transmission patterns for pilot symbols transmitted from a mobile station or base station are provided. The patterns may be selected according to a location of the mobile station with respect to one or more antennas are provided. In some aspects, the pattern may be selected based upon the distance between the mobile station and the one or more antennas. In other aspect, the pattern may be based upon whether the mobile station is in handoff.