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. A first user equipment (UE) of a set of UEs is detected at a first distance from the access repeater device at a first instance. The access repeater device identifies that a second UE responds to the first beam of RF signals communicated in a test direction from a plurality of different test directions. The access repeater device modulates a transmit power output of the first beam of RF signals towards the second UE in the test direction.