Wirelessly connecting an aircraft at an airport
US9893798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/088
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are ways for wirelessly connecting an aircraft at an airport. For example, a method for wirelessly communicating with an aircraft may include determining a proximity of an aircraft of a directional antenna system for wireless communication, determining availability of the directional antenna system for wireless communication with the aircraft, selecting the directional antenna system based on the determined proximity and availability, and providing instructions for the directional antenna system to communicate with the aircraft.
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