GB2397470A - Un-tethered communication system and apparatus - Google Patents
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- H—ELECTRICITY
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Abstract
A communication system which provides a mobile wireless radio network to indoor, outdoor or difficult areas. The system has one or more wireless network cells (WNC) which each have their own power supply. The WNC comprises an enclosure 1 with exchangeable side panel 2 and telescopic mast/pole 3. The enclosure is made from a robust light weight material to house the communication equipment 4. The telescopic mast/pole 3 is fixed to the enclosure 1, through which the communication cable 6 passes from the communications antenna 7 to the communications equipment 4. The communication cable 6 is connected to the communication equipment 4 via a cable management system 8. Carrying handle(s) 9 or strap 10, make for easy repositioning.
Description
1 2397470
UN-TETEERED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND APPARATUS
An apparatus and communication system to provide a mobile wireless radio network to indoor, outdoor or difficult areas. The system comprises, one or a number of wireless network cells (WNC) which are self contained, independently powered, communication modules which can be relocated and reconfigured to meet the requirements of the area being covered.
Whilst wireless networks are not new, they are based on a wired backbone infrastructure, with access points for mobile users to connect to the wired network.
This structure does not lend itself to open or difficult areas where the use of a wired backbone may not be sufficient or practical (such as a building site or large internal or external open area such as a conference centre, exhibition hall or sporting arena) or in cases where the wireless network is required for a short period of time, hence consuming time and resources for configuration and set-up. The use of one or a number of WNC can eliminate this by allowing for the creation of a wireless network anywhere one may be required. This is achieved by having the WNC self-contained with independent power supplies and easily reconfigurable to meet the demands of the location and application or data traffic and type to which it may be subjected.
The object of the WNC is to provide a mobile, fully reconfigurable wireless network without the need for a wired backbone infrastructure.
Each WNC comprises an enclosure containing the required communication equipment. The enclosure would preferably be made from steel but may instead be made from any suitable robust material to provide a housing for the communication equipment. The enclosure is provided with carrying handle(s) and strap(s) which allow it to be carried in one hand or over the shoulders, or fixed/mounted into position. A telescopic or fixed mast/pole is mounted to the enclosure upon which the communications antenna is mounted. The telescopic or fixed mast/pole would preferably be made from aluminium but may instead be manufactured from carbon timbre, robust plastics material or be replaced entirely by a communications antenna.
The main advantage of the WNC is its portability; therefore all noncommunication equipment should preferably be made from lightweight but robust material.
To provide for portability and easily reconfigure, each WNC is provided with its own independent power supply. This does not however, preclude the use of a single power supply being used to provide power to a number of WNC such as a small generator.
The power supply would preferably be any type of rechargeable battery which if required can be topped up with a solar panel and /or wind turbine to suit the location of the WNC. Where appropriate top-up power supplies can be mounted to the mast.
Where used it is envisaged that such power supplies could provide enough power to maintain the battery and keep the unit running indefinitely. However, this would be subject to individual locations. A timer switch is provided within the WNC to provide on/off cycles or timed functions for the communications equipment as required by the configuration. r
A preferred embodiment of the WNC will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: FIGURE I. Shows a perspective view of the WNC when closed FIGURE 2. Shows a front elevation ofthe WNC FIGURE 3. Internal View of WNC FIGURE 4. Shows a side elevation ofthe WNC Referring to the drawing, the WNC comprises an enclosure (1), with exchangeable side panel (2) and telescopic mast/pole (3). The enclosure can be locked, for example, by use of padlocks, key or latches (not shown). The enclosure provides the housing to the communication equipment (4), power supply (not shown) and timer unit (5). The telescopic mast/pole provides a platform on which to mount the communications antenna and/or additional power supply equipment such as a wind turbine and solar pane] (not shown).
The exchangeable side panel is used to provide alternative connections (not shown) for communications antenna, communications devices, power supplies, timers or other electronic/electrical devices (not shown) as required in the set-up of the system.
The telescopic mast/pole is fixed to the enclosure, through which the communication cable (6) passes from the communications antenna (7) to the communications equipment. Figure 3 shows the communication cable connected to the communication equipment via a cable management system (8) The communications equipment can be powered directly by an independent power supply such as a battery (not shown) or external power or via a timer unit to turn on/off or provide required dedicated functions as necessary.
Figure 4 shows the position of carrying handle(s) (9) and or strap(s) (10) allowing the unit to be carried and repositioned/mounted as necessary. s
Claims (13)
1. A mobile wireless communication network comprising of one or a number of wireless network cells (WNC) which are self contained communication modules with, telescopic mast/pole, communications equipment, timer unit, internal power supply, exchangeable side panel and cable management system, and which can be relocated and reconfigured to meet the requirements of the area being covered, allowing communication between each other, other wired or wireless networks and/or wired or wireless computing devices.
2. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in Claim 1 with the use of a fixed mast or pole.
3. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in Claim 1 with no external telescopic or fixed mast/pole.
4. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3 with flexible, telescopic or fixed communications antenna.
5. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3 or Claim 4 without exchangeable side panel.
6. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3 or Claim 4 or Claim 5 without timer unit. /
7. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in any previous claim with or without carrying handle(s) made from any material or composite material and mounted in any position on or within the enclosure.
8. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in any previous claim with or without fixing strap(s) or mounting mechanisms such as magnets, hooks or other, made from any material or composite material and mounted in any position on or within the enclosure
9. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in any previous claim, with an enclosure manufactured from any material including, wood, metals, plastics or fabric or composite materials.
10. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in any previous claim, with timer unit mounted either internally, externally on the enclosure or integrated into the exchangeable side panel.
11. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in any previous claim, without internal power source.
12. A Wireless Network Cell as claimed in any previous claim, with external power source or power connections mounted either internally, externally on the enclosure or on the exchangeable side panel.
13. A Wireless Network Cell substantially as described herein with reference to Figures 1-4 of the accompanying drawings. OF,
Pc Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows Claims 1 A hand-held wireless network cell for a communications network comprising: communications equipment for communication with other wireless network cells and/or computing devices; a power supply for powering the communications equipment; a side panel for interfacing with external equipment; and a timer unit for providing on/offcycles or timed functions for the communications equipment.
2 A hand-held wireless network cell as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a telescopic mast for extending a communications antenna, communications cable located within the telescopic mast for connecting the antenna to the communications equipment, and a J cable management system for controlled extension and retraction of the communications cable. I l 3 A hand-held wireless network cell as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the side panel is exchangeable for a different side panel for providing interfaces to different external equipment.
4 A hand-held wireless network cell as claimed in claim 1, 2, or 3 wherein the timer unit is integral with the side panel.
A hand-held wireless network cell as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the power supply is an internal self-contained unit.
6 A hand-held wireless network cell as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the side panel includes power connections for an external power supply.
P0221 2GB 20040525 AmendedChimsasFiled.doc 7 A wireless communication network comprising a plurality of computer devices, and at least one wireless network cell as claimed in any preceding claim for communicating with the computer devices.
8 A hand-held wireless network cell as substantially as herein described win reference to the accompanying drawings.
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| GB0230250A GB0230250D0 (en) | 2002-12-28 | 2002-12-28 | Untethered communication system and apparatus |
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| GB2397470A true GB2397470A (en) | 2004-07-21 |
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| GB2485052A (en) * | 2010-10-26 | 2012-05-02 | Secr Defence | A portable data node, able to be carried by a person, comprising a cellular base station integrated with an ethernet switch and a computer operating system. |
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| GB2285556A (en) * | 1993-12-23 | 1995-07-12 | Motorola Ltd | Personal base station |
| WO1998015027A1 (en) * | 1996-09-30 | 1998-04-09 | Mario Bagnato | Telecommunication mobile station |
| US20020025779A1 (en) * | 2000-08-25 | 2002-02-28 | Knight Clifford Lee | Wireless communications methods and systems using a remote, self-contained cell site |
| GB2381158A (en) * | 2001-10-16 | 2003-04-23 | Vodafone Ltd | Indoor base station and broadband link |
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| GB2285556A (en) * | 1993-12-23 | 1995-07-12 | Motorola Ltd | Personal base station |
| WO1998015027A1 (en) * | 1996-09-30 | 1998-04-09 | Mario Bagnato | Telecommunication mobile station |
| US20020025779A1 (en) * | 2000-08-25 | 2002-02-28 | Knight Clifford Lee | Wireless communications methods and systems using a remote, self-contained cell site |
| GB2381158A (en) * | 2001-10-16 | 2003-04-23 | Vodafone Ltd | Indoor base station and broadband link |
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| IEEE Proceedings of the Military Communications Conference Vol. 1, Conf 11, October 1992, pages 137 to 140 * |
Cited By (2)
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| GB2485052A (en) * | 2010-10-26 | 2012-05-02 | Secr Defence | A portable data node, able to be carried by a person, comprising a cellular base station integrated with an ethernet switch and a computer operating system. |
| WO2012056194A1 (en) * | 2010-10-26 | 2012-05-03 | The Secretary Of State For Defence | Portable mobile data nodes |
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