Targeted microcell installations for cellular network gaps
AssigneeDISH Wireless L.L.C.
InventorChristopher Ergen
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Abstract
Various arrangements for decreasing cellular network dead spots using microcells are detailed. A geographic map indicative of cellular network performance may be created. Using the geographic map, an area that has a cellular network dead spot can be identified. A subscriber database can be used to identify a subscriber address that is in a location to extend the cellular network within the dead spot. Based on analyzing the subscriber database to identify the subscriber address that is in the location to extend the cellular network, a microcell can be caused to be deployed at the subscriber address. Cellular services can then be provided using the microcell to various pieces of user equipment.
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A method for decreasing cellular network dead spots using microcells, the method comprising:
- creating, by a cellular network, a geographic map indicative of cellular network performance;
- using, by the cellular network, the geographic map to identify an area that has a dead spot;
- analyzing, by the cellular network, a subscriber database to identify a subscriber address that is in a location to extend the cellular network within the dead spot, wherein the subscriber database identifies a plurality of subscribers of the cellular network;
- based on analyzing the subscriber database to identify the subscriber address that is in the location to extend the cellular network, deploying a microcell at the subscriber address;
- and
- providing, via the microcell, cellular services to a plurality of user equipment.
A cellular network system, comprising:
- a cellular network comprising a plurality of base stations;
- a microcell deployment system, configured to:
- create a geographic map indicative of cellular network performance;
- use the geographic map to identify an area that has a dead spot;
- analyze a subscriber database to identify a subscriber address that is in a location to extend the cellular network within the dead spot, wherein the subscriber database identifies a plurality of subscribers of the cellular network;
- based on analyzing the subscriber database to identify the subscriber address that is in a location to extend the cellular network, request a microcell to be deployed at the subscriber address;
- and
- a plurality of microcells, wherein the plurality of microcells, comprising the requested microcell deployed at the subscriber address, is used to provide cellular services to a plurality of user equipment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.