Device for facilitating overlay network operation in an underlay network environment
US8355726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless communication server device facilitates overlay network communications in an underlay network environment. A database portion is configured to store information regarding overlay network devices within the underlay network environment. An overlay device management portion is configured to communicate with overlay devices and to provide operation information to the overlay devices. An underlay network communication portion is configured to communicate with at least one underlay network device at least to facilitate communications between a mobile station and a selected overlay device.
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