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Method and apparatus for identifying unused RF channels

US8000666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2007
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B17/382
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wireless connection apparatus which scans radio frequency bands for local quiet unused, vacant, or unassigned frequencies which the apparatus can use, on a temporary basis, to establish a link for communicating between a portable multimedia device and a nearby RBDS/RDS configured receiver or source. The apparatus does not interfere with or utilize frequencies actively in use by an assigned user.

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