Wireless communication apparatus and method
US8750944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/6091
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In relation to wireless communication, a communications apparatus suitable for installation into a vehicle provides a user-driven communication capability in a vehicle communications system. The apparatus includes means providing a wide-area communication capability, at least one antenna interface for conveying signals to and/or from at least one antenna providing wide-area communication, at least one power input configured to receive operating power for the apparatus from a vehicle and at least one digital communication interface for providing connectivity to a master unit of the vehicle.
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