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Dynamic wireless communications network with a plurality of aerial drones

US10207590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

T-Mobile USA, Inc. · US

Inventors

Ahmad Arash Obaidi · Tracy, US
Eric W. Yocam · Sammamish, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 15, 2015
Grant date	Feb 19, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 9, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T90/16
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for establishing a dynamic wireless communication network with a plurality of autonomous aerial vehicles, such as drones. The drones can dynamically change the size and availability of the communication network, and work with an existing communication network, such as cellular telecommunications or internet protocol networks. The drones can therefore create and maintain a robust network in response to a variety of needs, such as emergency response areas or large sporting events. Further, the drones can establish communication hotspots for mobile devices, and can alternately be configured to create a data pipeline.

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