Cell monitor system for 4G cellular networks
US9167593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus that includes a base-band input port and a processor and a method for operating the same are disclosed. The base-band input port receives digital base-band communications including a plurality of communication channels utilized in communications between an RF module and a plurality of user equipment (UE) in a cell serviced by that RF module. The processor demodulates specific channels in the digital base-band communications and extracts therefrom information specifying a unique identity for each of the UEs and a temporary identification used for communicating with that UE. The processor also extracts scheduling information identifying when one of the UEs is scheduled to upload information to the RF module and the communication channels over which the information is to be uploaded. The processor does not demodulate others of the communication channels.
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