Communications with a mobile virtual base station
US10687259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/005
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for using virtual base stations in communication systems. A communication system may include a plurality of fixed base stations. A virtual base station may be created in the communication system based on one or more creation conditions or criteria. Operation of the virtual base station may be managed, with the managing including assigning a first fixed base station in the communication system to operate as the virtual base station; concurrently communicating data of the virtual base station to the first fixed base station and to one or more other fixed base stations in the communication system; switching assignment of the virtual base station to a second fixed base station from the one or more other fixed base stations, based on a determination that a switch of assignment of the virtual base station is required. The virtual base station may be deleted based on one or more deletion conditions or criteria.
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