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Method of increasing capacity of cellular network

CA 2060273 C · Owner: Allen, Daniel Lee · Inventors: Allen, Daniel Lee

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A method of capping an existing cellular network such that a new system can operate in tandem with an existing cellular network without disrupting service to existing subscribers and without requiring the replacement of existing equipment. This is achieved by giving control of all dedicated control channels (CCHs) in each cell to a second switch. The second switch thereby is provided with the control of call setups, thus providing for more than one category of mobile subscriber. Some subscribers can be serviced by the existing switch and others by the second switch.

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  • Filed January 29, 1992 and granted July 13, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 29, 2012.
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FiledJanuary 29, 1992
GrantedJuly 13, 1999
Term endedJanuary 29, 2012
Patent numberCA 2060273 C
Classification (IPC)H04B7/26 +2 more

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1993199519971999200120032005200720092011Application filedJan 29, 1992Patent grantedJuly 13, 1999Term endedJan 29, 2012

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