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Cell phones are ubiquitous. In some buildings, there are areas which cannot receive cell signals. I propose that virtual models be created which incorporate various materials and the signal-blocking abilities. Using these models, architects could ensure that public areas within new buildings have
good cell phone reception. The models might also be used to selectively modify existing structures to improve reception within.
GSM repeater
http://www.allprodu...lding_repeater.html
For the love of ubiquity [Jinbish, Oct 11 2006]
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Eliminating dead spots by flattening the shape of the network. [zen_tom, Oct 11 2006]
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Not a bad idea... however, not all signal problems are interference-related. A lot of it has to with tower locations. If you're in any area outside your carrier's service, you can expect poor (if any) reception. |
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Now, an idea that might work would be HotSpot-like signal generators *inside* the buildings, to literally get around the architecture problem. I admit I don't know the exact technical complexities involved, so if this is completely off-base, please tell me, but I think the concept of signal generators inside buildings is very feasible. |
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Bun for the idea, bungston. + |
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Except in cinemas, libraries (librarys? Librari? SP?), lecture theaters, concert halls, and register areas of all retail outlets, all of which should employ signal blocking technology. |
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Without checking, I wonder if cell phone repeaters are possible. I mean, a small signal generator that fits onto the window, that recieves from one direction, and beams in another (down the hall way). |
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This isn't a problem that would be taken into account by many architects but the models you mention are generally used for in research and testing of antennae and other technical bits and pieces. |
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As for the repeater idea... (linky). |
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Actually, that was kinda what I had in mind. |
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Jinbish, Ah ha: nice find. |
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A room I had a meeting in this afternoon had a repeater in or normally it's a comm's blackspot. |
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Baked, Finland. Country with pretty much blanket coverage.
Not baked New Zealand, because of mountainous terrain and small population in some areas there are plenty of places to escape from the ratrace and turn the phone off as there is no coverage. Perfect holiday,eh? |
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