Mobile Cellular Network-in-a-Box for Backbone-Free Coverage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cellular networks are ineffective in locations lacking infrastructure, such as war zones or remote areas, due to the need for stationary base stations and the inability to communicate without a network backbone, leading to communication disruptions and reliance on expensive or limited-range technologies.

Innovation Solution

A mobile cellular network (MCN) system, referred to as a 'network-in-a-box' (NIB), which includes all cellular network components and operates independently, combined with a Network Management Control Center (NMCC) for centralized management and real-time tracking, allowing multiple MCNs to form a network of MCNs (NOM) for seamless communication across coverage areas.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If stationary base stations are used to provide network coverage, then network reliability is improved, but adaptability to changing locations and conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork reliabilityVSAvoidadaptability to changing locations

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming stationary base stations into mobile units that can move with the network. The mobile base station can be physically relocated or deployed on vehicles/aerial platforms to follow user groups or adapt to changing operational requirements, thereby maintaining network reliability while gaining location adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the traditional fixed cellular network into independent mobile base station units. Each mobile base station operates as an autonomous node that can function independently or cooperate with others, allowing the network to be reconfigured and relocated based on changing conditions while maintaining communication reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If traditional cellular network infrastructure is deployed, then communication capability is improved, but device complexity and deployment difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication capabilityVSAvoidnetwork infrastructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple complex network infrastructure components (base station, switching office, routing equipment) into a single integrated mobile platform. This consolidation reduces deployment complexity by eliminating the need to separately install and coordinate multiple infrastructure elements, while maintaining full communication capability through the integrated system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile base station incorporates self-organizing capabilities that allow it to automatically configure network parameters, establish connections, and manage communications without requiring complex manual setup. The system can autonomously adapt to its environment and establish functional relationships with other network nodes, reducing deployment complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If mobile network solutions are implemented, then adaptability to changing conditions is improved, but network coverage area and stability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemobility and adaptabilityVSAvoidnetwork coverage area

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extends network coverage from two-dimensional ground-based stationary cells to three-dimensional mobile coverage by deploying base stations on vehicles, aircraft, or other mobile platforms. This adds a temporal and spatial dimension to coverage, allowing the network to maintain adaptability while providing coverage in dynamically changing areas rather than fixed geographic zones.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Reliability

If network infrastructure is built in remote locations, then communication capability is improved, but loss of time and resource requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication capabilityVSAvoiddeployment time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile base station is pre-configured with necessary network functionality, software, and equipment before deployment to remote locations. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site assembly and configuration, allowing rapid deployment to remote areas while maintaining full communication capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile base station serves as a self-contained intermediary unit that brings complete network functionality to remote locations without requiring permanent infrastructure installation. It acts as a portable switching office that can be rapidly deployed and removed, significantly reducing the time and resources needed compared to building fixed infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250220447A1Mobile cellular networks

Publication Date: 2025.07.03 OCEUS NETWORKS LLC

AI summary

Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. The MCN can be managed by a network management control center (NMCC). The NMCC can be configured generate coverage maps of the NOM and NMC system coverage areas.