Methods and apparatus to improve a network connection via a connected vehicle
US10143030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed to improve a network connection of a cellular-enabled device via a connected vehicle. An example method disclosed herein includes establishing a first connection between the cellular-enabled vehicle and the first cellular-enabled device using a short distance radio frequency protocol. The first connection is based on a first connection relationship. The example method also includes sending a registration message to the cellular-enabled vehicle from the cellular-enabled device. The example method also includes detaching the cellular-enabled device from the cellular network. The example method also includes routing first cellular data associated with the first cellular-enable device to the cellular network via the cellular-enabled vehicle.
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