A method of beam selection in a smart antenna system is provided. The method includes receiving a plurality of uplink beams by a plurality of receivers, each corresponding with one of the plurality of uplink beams. Each uplink beam includes signals transmitted by a mobile station. The method further...http://www.google.com/patents/US7444157?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7444157 - Method and apparatus for beam selection in a smart antenna system