System and method for ultra wideband radio wireless network

Abstract

A virtual wireless local area network system and method utilizing impulse radio wherein transmission rates (bit rates) can vary according to the impulse radio transmission quality (signal to noise ratio) and wherein the position of the user can be determined and said user can be directed to an area of greater transmission rates and wherein a plurality of impulse radio portals can be utilized and switched between to maintain high levels of transmission rates while a user is moving within a predetermined area.

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         48 . An ultra wideband radio wireless local area network, comprising:
 a network;   at least one ultra wideband radio portal on the network, said ultra wideband radio portal including a first ultra wideband radio transceiver and an interface with the network; and   a mobile unit, said mobile unit comprising a second ultra wideband radio transceiver in communication with said first ultra wideband radio transceiver at a data rate;   wherein the data rate varies based on a position of the mobile unit relative to the ultra wideband radio portal and the position is determined using positioning techniques.