RADIO ACCESS NODES COLOCATED WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNITS

摘要

A wireless communication system includes an electrically powered window mounted air conditioning unit including a power cord attachable to an electrically powered wall outlet. A small cell wireless communication device is attached to or located within the electrically powered window mounted air conditioning unit. The small cell wireless communication device is configured to be powered through the power cord of the electrically powered window mounted air conditioning unit. The small cell wireless communication device includes at least one antenna for receiving and transmitting wireless information. The small cell wireless communication device is configured to communicate with a nearby wireless data communication router, wherein the wireless data communication router is configured to provide backhaul communication capabilities for the small cell wireless communication device. The small cell wireless communication device is configured to provide wireless communication capabilities for mobile wireless communication devices.

主权项

1. A wireless communication system; comprising:
an electrically powered window mounted air conditioning unit including a power cord attachable to an electrically powered wall outlet; a small cell wireless communication device attached to or located within the electrically powered window mounted air conditioning unit; wherein the small cell wireless communication device is configured to be powered through the power cord of the electrically powered window mounted air conditioning unit; wherein the small cell wireless communication device includes at least one antenna for receiving and transmitting wireless information; wherein the small cell wireless communication device is configured to communicate with a nearby wireless data communication router, wherein the wireless data communication router is configured to provide backhaul communication capabilities for the small cell wireless communication device; and wherein the small cell wireless communication device is configured to provide wireless communication capabilities for mobile wireless communication devices.