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Mobile communication network using mobile station with relay-function and method for rewarding relay activities of mobile station

US7363003B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2001
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A GSM network (1) includes a base station (2). A first mobile terminal (5) is outside a region of coverage. Using Bluetooth network, a second terminal (6) relays signals between the first terminal and the base station. The second terminal is awarded credit for relaying the signals.

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