Access repeater device and method of detecting distribution of UEs based on induced UE response.

Abstract

An access repeater device that controls transmission of a first beam of radio frequency (RF) signals at a first transmit (Tx) power level, and detects a distribution of a set of user equipment (UEs), within a physical coverage zone of the access repeater device based on the transmitted first beam of RF signals, where a first UE of the set of UEs is detected at a first distance from the access repeater device. The access repeater device controls decrease of the first Tx power level of the first beam of RF signals to induce a UE response at a second UE to increase a Tx radio power of an RF signal by the second UE. The access repeater device executes a beam splitting operation to concurrently serve the first and second UE based on the first beam of RF signals and a second beam of RF signals.