Small cell telecommunications network design
US11265731B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for establishing a small cell telecommunications network is provided. The method includes determining a plurality of sets of candidate locations, in which each set includes candidate locations for establishing small cell base transceiver stations to provide wireless network service. Each location in the set is determined by applying a gradient descent process to find a local optimal location. The evaluation criteria in the process can include, e.g., an estimated number of people expected to receive coverage, and/or the cost of operating the base transceiver stations. The plurality of sets are evaluated to determine a set of global optimal locations. The evaluation criteria can include, e.g., the expected revenue generated per unit time minus the cost of operating the base transceiver stations per unit time.
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