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Method for RF dead zone data collection using mobile station

US7215969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2003
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W16/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for collecting data to identify an RF dead zone in a cell of a wireless network using a mobile station is provided. The method includes: a) receiving position data from the mobile station at a base station when the mobile station is powered up and located within the cell, b) communicating the position data from the base station to a mobile switching center, and c) storing the position data in an RF dead zone network. In another embodiment, a method for collecting data to identify an RF dead zone in a wireless network using a mobile station is provided. The wireless network provides wireless service to a plurality of cells and includes a plurality of base stations corresponding to the cells. In still another embodiment, a method for collecting data to identify an RF dead zone in a wireless network using a plurality of mobile stations is provided.

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