System and method for providing multi-mode wireless data distribution
First Claim
1. A system for distributing content among a plurality of handheld devices, comprising:
- a first communication connection in communication with a first wireless network for distributing the content;
a second communication connection in communication with a second wireless network that includes an operator core network; and
an IP broadband bypass system being in communication with the first and the second communication connection for simultaneously distributing selected content to the plurality of handheld devices using both of the first and second wireless networks, except if at least one of the first and second wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, then;
if the first wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, the second wireless network is selected to distribute the selected content, andif the second wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, the first wireless network is selected to distribute the selected content,wherein said IP broadband bypass system distributes the selected content over the second wireless network without the selected content being routed through the operator core network.
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Abstract
A distribution system for vehicle information systems and methods for manufacturing and using the same. The distribution system supports both Wi-Fi- and cellular-based wireless networks for the distribution of selected content to a plurality of handheld devices disposed throughout a passenger vehicle via a bypass system (e.g., a Local Internet Protocol Access (LIPA) and Selected Internet Protocol Traffic Offload (SIPTO) bypass system). In an alternative embodiment, the distribution system can be configured for distribution of the selected content from a terrestrial content system to a plurality of passenger vehicles via the bypass system. By dynamically balancing network traffic across the multiple wireless networks, the distribution system can alleviate heavy traffic network and bypass a service provider'"'"'s cellular core network to optimize signal bandwidth and network performance. As a result, passengers traveling aboard the vehicle can enjoy high-speed access to content with limited delay and without incurring additional charges.
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22 Claims
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1. A system for distributing content among a plurality of handheld devices, comprising:
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a first communication connection in communication with a first wireless network for distributing the content; a second communication connection in communication with a second wireless network that includes an operator core network; and an IP broadband bypass system being in communication with the first and the second communication connection for simultaneously distributing selected content to the plurality of handheld devices using both of the first and second wireless networks, except if at least one of the first and second wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, then; if the first wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, the second wireless network is selected to distribute the selected content, and if the second wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, the first wireless network is selected to distribute the selected content, wherein said IP broadband bypass system distributes the selected content over the second wireless network without the selected content being routed through the operator core network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for distributing content among a plurality of passenger vehicles, comprising:
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establishing a first communication connection with a first wireless network; establishing a second communication connection with a second wireless network that includes an operator core network; simultaneously distributing selected content to the plurality of passenger vehicles over both of the first and second wireless networks via an IP bypass system, except if at least one of the first and second wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, then; if the first wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, simultaneously distributing the selected content over the second wireless network, and if the second wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, simultaneously distributing the selected content over the first wireless network, wherein said distribution over the second wireless network bypasses the operator core network. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for distributing content among a plurality of passenger vehicles, comprising:
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a first communication connection in communication with a first wireless network for distributing the content; a second communication connection in communication with a second wireless network that includes an operator core network; and an IP broadband bypass system being in communication with the first and the second communication connection for simultaneously distributing selected content to the plurality of passenger vehicles using both of the first and second wireless networks, except if at least one of the first and second wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, then; if the first wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, the second wireless network is selected to distribute the selected content, and if the second wireless network is using at least eight-five percent of its available bandwidth, the first wireless network is selected to distribute the selected content, wherein said IP broadband bypass system distributes the selected content over the second wireless network without the selected content being routed through the operator core network. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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