MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521125241 A) filed by Lakshmi Narain College Of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Dec. 11, 2025, for 'smart antenna-based communication system for interference reduction in dense networks.'

Inventor(s) include Dr M Zahid Alam; and Dr Monika Kapoor.

The application for the patent was published on Jan. 23, under issue no. 04/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Smart Antenna-Based Communication System for Interference Reduction in Dense Networks Abstract The present invention discloses a smart antenna-based communication system that significantly reduces interference in dense wireless networks by combining adaptive beamforming, interference nulling, spatial diversity exploitation, and predictive control mechanisms. The system is designed to handle the increasing challenges of modern communication environments where user density, spectrum scarcity, and frequency reuse create substantial interference bottlenecks. Unlike conventional fixed or omnidirectional antenna systems, which radiate uniformly without regard for interference, the smart antenna system dynamically modifies its radiation pattern in real time to maximize the strength of desired signals while suppressing interfering sources. The invention integrates a multi-element antenna array with a beamforming engine, a channel estimation module, and a control algorithm capable of rapid adjustment to user mobility, varying signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR), and fluctuating traffic loads. The system further incorporates an interference cancellation unit that processes received signals digitally to remove residual interference components that persist after beamforming. Predictive capabilities powered by machine learning algorithms allow the system to anticipate interference scenarios before they fully develop, ensuring continuity of service in highly mobile or high-density user scenarios. The disclosed system is particularly advantageous in next-generation networks, including 5G, 6G, and beyond, where ultra-dense small-cell deployments, massive Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, vehicular communications, and mission-critical applications demand robust interference management. Furthermore, the invention enhances energy efficiency by focusing power toward intended users and minimizing energy leakage in irrelevant directions, thereby reducing both co-channel interference and network power consumption. The smart antenna system described herein is highly scalable and applicable to diverse domains such as cellular base stations, Wi-Fi access points, vehicular communication platforms, and industrial IoT gateways. Through its unique combination of adaptive spatial filtering, predictive interference management, and energy-conscious design, the invention offers a transformative approach to wireless communication, delivering substantial improvements in spectral efficiency, network capacity, and user experience across a wide range of deployment environments."

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