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System and method for gathering data from wireless communications networks

US6516189B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 1999
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W24/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for gathering data from wireless communication networks, the wireless communication network including a plurality of cell sites, mobile subscriber units, and a mobile telephone switching office. The data gathering system comprises a plurality of data gathering nodes and a control center. Each data gathering node comprises multiple receivers, with each receiver gathering data from a different wireless communication network. Stored data at the control center is processed to generate marketing information on each wireless communication network.

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