GPS synchronization method for mobile wireless networks
US8160491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/045
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for GPS (Geographical Positioning System) synchronization of a femtocell, as defined in the application, in a wireless telecommunications network, the system including a Base Transceiver Station (a “sync-BTS”) for transmitting synchronization signals, a module for GPS synchronization coupled to the sync-BTS, at least one femtocell, and a processor in each femtocell for performing time and frequency synchronization on the sync-BTS over an air interface.
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