Satellite Backhaul LTE Base Station for Remote Community Broadband
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Solution Overview
Problem
Many areas around the world lack adequate broadband infrastructure, leading to unserved or underserved regions with limited or no access to high-speed internet connectivity.
Innovation Solution
Deployment of a wireless base station with satellite backhaul, supporting LTE standards, to provide a community-based broadband network that allows users to purchase data packs for hourly, weekly, or monthly access, extending coverage areas beyond traditional Wi-Fi hotspots and offering flexible connectivity options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If traditional Wi-Fi hotspots are deployed to provide broadband access, then users can access the internet, but the coverage area is limited and users must travel to access points
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from ground-based Wi-Fi hotspots to satellite-based broadband access, adding a spatial dimension by utilizing the satellite orbit above the earth. This enables coverage over large geographical areas including remote and mobile locations, eliminating the need for users to physically travel to fixed access points while maintaining internet connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a satellite as an intermediary between the internet service provider and end users. The satellite acts as a mediator that receives data from ground stations and transmits it to user devices, enabling broadband access in areas where traditional terrestrial infrastructure is unavailable or impractical.
2Area of stationary object
If satellite backhaul is used to extend broadband coverage, then coverage area increases significantly, but data usage over satellite terminals must be optimized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system monitors data usage patterns and user behavior. Based on this feedback, the system dynamically adjusts data allocation, prioritizes critical data transmissions, and optimizes the use of valuable satellite bandwidth to ensure efficient data usage while maintaining broad coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic data pack activation and management, allowing the system to adapt data allocation in real-time based on user needs, network conditions, and available satellite capacity. This dynamic approach optimizes data usage efficiency while maintaining flexible access for users across the extended coverage area.
3Ease of operation
If flexible data packs with predetermined data or time access are offered, then user accessibility and affordability improve, but payment processing and data pack activation systems become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service model where users can independently purchase, manage, and activate data packs through user-friendly interfaces. The system automatically handles payment processing, validates purchases, activates data packs, and manages data allocation without requiring manual intervention from network administrators, thereby simplifying the user experience while managing system complexity through automation.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for providing community-based broadband access are disclosed. The system is configured to provide private LTE based broadband access at remote areas that are served by satellite backhaul. The system is also configured to provide a community-based Wi-Fi like broadband service where users can purchase hourly, weekly, or monthly data packs as and when desired. The LTE base station, LTE core network, and satellite terminal included in the system are all deployed at the remote location to efficiently connect users to the internet over satellite backhaul. The system architecture further expands broadband reach for users in remote areas as compared to coverage with current satellite-based Community Wi-Fi hot spots, and provides an integrated backend system for LTE and Wi-Fi based access.