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 date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2022 |
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- 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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