Personal communication device connectivity arrangement
US6885845B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/3833
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of providing wireless communication to a personal communication device in an rf restricted environment. The personal communication device has a radiative antenna. The method comprising: providing a personal communication device with a radiative antenna; providing a first coupler antenna within the rf restricted environment; connecting the first coupler antenna to a second antenna mounted on the outside of the rf restricted environment through a computer controlled circuit arranged therebetween; wirelessly connecting the first coupler antenna with the radiative antenna of the personal communication device within the rf restricted environment; monitoring communications of the personal communication device at any point between the first coupler antenna and the second antenna; and billing for use of the personal communication device within the rf restricted environment. The personal communication device may be a cellular telephone. The personal communication device may be a laptop computer. The rf restricted environment may be an airplane.
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