Cellular networks with spare base and satellite stations
First Claim
1. A cellular network, comprising:
- a network of cells through which one or more mobile stations can move;
a control station communicatively coupled to the network of cells;
a primary base station, which can communicate with one or more of the mobile stations, deployed in each of the network of cells;
a spare base station, which can communicate with one or more of the mobile stations, deployed in each of the network of cells;
a primary satellite station, which augments the primary and spare base stations, deployed to cover a region within the network of cells; and
a spare satellite station, which augments the primary satellite station, deployed in said region.
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Abstract
A cellular network includes a control station and a network of base stations installed one per cell with which one or more mobile stations can communicate as they roam through a cell. Redundantly deployed spare base stations are introduced along with the primary base station at a central area of each cell. The redundantly deployed spare base stations handle new calls when the associated primary base station is overloaded, participate in retransmission of data lost due to degraded channel conditions and congestion in the network, and assist in handoffs. Primary and spare satellite stations are deployed in regions marked by hills or valleys to augment the communicative capabilities of the primary and spare base stations.
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20 Claims
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1. A cellular network, comprising:
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a network of cells through which one or more mobile stations can move; a control station communicatively coupled to the network of cells; a primary base station, which can communicate with one or more of the mobile stations, deployed in each of the network of cells; a spare base station, which can communicate with one or more of the mobile stations, deployed in each of the network of cells; a primary satellite station, which augments the primary and spare base stations, deployed to cover a region within the network of cells; and a spare satellite station, which augments the primary satellite station, deployed in said region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of routing a call, for use in a cellular network comprising a network of cells having a primary base station deployed in each of the network of cells, the method comprising the steps of:
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deploying a spare base station along with each primary base station in a central area of each of the network of cells; monitoring a call assigned to a particular one of the primary base stations and associated with a mobile station; issuing a warning that the mobile station will cross a boundary between cells of the network; and changing the assignment of said call from said particular one of the primary base stations to a particular spare base station based on the warning. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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