System and method of extending base station coverage
US8175596B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W60/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods of extending base station coverage are provided. Idle mode mobile stations supported by a base station are identified, and at least one of the idle mode mobile stations is selected based on a location of the at least one idle mode mobile station. A communication with an active mode mobile station that is associated with the at least one idle mode mobile station is established. The active mode mobile station is not able to directly receive communications from the base station, and the identification and selection of idle mode mobile stations and the establishment of the communication are performed by the base station.
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