Vodafone Group has been granted a patent for a method to configure a cellular radio access network using a high altitude platform (HAP). The method involves identifying loads for multiple cells and beams, allowing dynamic adjustments in cell numbers and their associations with beams to optimize coverage. GlobalData’s report on Vodafone Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Vodafone Group, Perimeter security was a key innovation area identified from patents. Vodafone Group's grant share as of June 2024 was 54%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Configuring cellular networks using high altitude platform beams
The patent US12028738B2 outlines a method for configuring a cellular radio access network (RAN) utilizing a high altitude platform (HAP) equipped with an antenna system that generates multiple beams, each covering distinct geographical areas. The method involves assessing the load for each cell and beam within the network and adjusting the configuration accordingly. This includes modifying the total number of cells by merging or splitting them and redefining the associations between cells and beams. The configuration process also encompasses the communication of configuration data from a baseband system to the HAP, ensuring that the network operates efficiently based on current and predicted loads.
Additionally, the method allows for the optimization of bandwidth and power settings for each cell, responding dynamically to changes in load conditions. It specifies criteria for increasing or decreasing the number of cells, bandwidth, and power based on predefined thresholds. The identification of load is based on various factors, including user terminal access and throughput metrics. The patent also describes a computer-readable medium containing executable instructions for implementing this method, as well as a configuration system designed to interface with the HAP to facilitate the network's configuration. This innovative approach aims to enhance the performance and adaptability of cellular networks deployed from high-altitude platforms.
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