Method and apparatus for simulcasting within a communication system
US9585121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/45
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for simulcasting within a communication system is provided herein. During operation, each base site will be equipped with a plurality of radios capable of transmitting on various frequencies. Base sites within the communication system will be capable of communicating on a predetermined number of channels, which may differ among base sites. A number of channels will be shared by the base sites. When a simulcast is desired, the participants are located, and a common channel is determined for communication. Thus, call participant location information is used to determine the best channel to use to meet the group's coverage needs.
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