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Method of selecting, via a terminal, a communication mode for exchanging data with base stations

US10909856B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2016
Grant dateFeb 2, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of selecting, by a terminal of a wireless communication system, a mode of communication to be used to exchange data with the base stations of the wireless communication system. The mode of communication being selected from among at least two different modes of communication associated with different respective geographical zones. The terminal receiving a surveillance message transmitted by an aircraft, the surveillance message includes information on the position of the aircraft. The terminal estimating the geographical zone in which the terminal is situated, as a function of the aircraft position information extracted from the received surveillance message. The mode communication is selected as a function of the estimated geographical zone of the terminal.

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