Multi-RAT Node Used for Search and Rescue

摘要

Systems and methods are presented for using a mobile multi-radio access technology (multi-RAT) device for locating an individual, for example, in a search-and-rescue application. The multi-RAT device may permit the individual's cell phone to attach to the mobile multi-RAT device, and then may use a directional antenna to locate the individual. Various embodiments of such a device are described.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
a first multi-radio access technology (RAT) base station for connecting with a mobile device, the first multi-RAT base station connected to the operator network via a second multi-RAT base station; a first directional antenna coupled to the first multi-RAT base station; a processor configured to compute a location of a mobile device based on a response received from the mobile device at the first directional antenna and based on the direction of the first directional antenna at the time the response is received; and a second multi-RAT base station connected to an operator network for providing backhaul to the first multi-RAT base station in a mesh network.