Edward J Nichols

US Patent:

8400981, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Jul 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/496337

Inventors:

Michael R. Hobson - Sterling VA, US
Bryan Achziger - Aurora CO, US
Todd D. Fleming - Rensselaer NY, US
Edward Nichols - Tustin CA, US
Patricia V. Wright - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Nextel Communications Inc. - Reston VA

International Classification:

H04W 4/00

US Classification:

370331

Abstract:

A method and system for providing registration coverage in a telecommunications network is disclosed. In accordance with an embodiment of the method, the method includes determining a registration coverage hole in the telecommunications network, providing a single pilot site in proximity to the registration coverage hole, and broadcasting a single registration channel in a 360 degree pattern by the single pilot site. In accordance with an embodiment of the system of the present invention, the system includes the single pilot site in proximity to the registration coverage hole, where the single pilot site broadcasts the single registration channel in a 360 degree pattern.