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Computer-implemented inbuilding prediction modeling for cellular telephone systems

US6088522A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 1997
Grant dateJul 11, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B17/3913
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented modeling tool for cellular telephone systems predicts signal strength under real conditions within a building, by considering the effects of inter-building and intra-building structures on transmitted signals. The modeling tool gives more accurate predictions under line of sight conditions, when obstructions occur due to inter-building and intra-building structures.

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