Telecommunications – Carrier wave repeater or relay system – Portable or mobile repeater
Reexamination Certificate
1996-12-24
2003-10-14
Kincaid, Lester G. (Department: 2685)
Telecommunications
Carrier wave repeater or relay system
Portable or mobile repeater
C455S422100, C455S423000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06633743
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of Invention
The invention generally relates to communication devices. More specifically, it relates to a remote wireless communicator device that provides a communication link with an apparatus in a wireless network.
2. Background
In many applications, an apparatus is remotely located such that no wireline communication exists, and/or on-site operator control is either impractical, difficult, or otherwise economically prohibitive. Consequently, the apparatus usually operates autonomously. Examples of such apparatus include telecommunication hardware such as repeater or reradiator stations, microwave towers, and satellite dishes, machinery such as pumps, compressors, HVAC equipment, and switches, and navigational devices such as lights, radar stations, buoys, and beacons.
A repeater station in a telecommunication system is exemplary of the problems encountered with controlling and monitoring a remote apparatus. Traditionally, a repeater is either provided with a wireline modem, or allowed to run autonomously. Neither approach, however, is satisfactory. Wirelines are expensive and unavailable in many geographic regions. An autonomous repeater, on the other hand, provides no indication of a malfunction, and frequently one is realized only after receiving customer complaints. A need therefore exists to establish a communicative link with a remote apparatus to facilitate control and diagnostic functions. The present invention fulfills this need among others.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device for facilitating communication with a remote apparatus. The remote apparatus has control functionality and is located within a wireless network. The device comprises a terminal unit having means for transmitting a signal and receiving a signal. The transmitted signal includes an identification of the terminal unit. Additionally, the device includes a control interface operatively connected between the terminal unit and the apparatus. The control interface interfaces signals of the terminal unit with the control functionality of the apparatus.
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Kincaid Lester G.
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
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