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Satellite internet backbone network system using virtual onboard switching

  • US 20010026537A1
  • Filed: 02/23/2001
  • Published: 10/04/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A communications network comprising:

  • a plurality of adapted teleports for communication with at least one assorted communications satellite, such that each of said teleports are in wireless communications with each other therewith;

    a virtual on-board switching means for switching data signals, said virtual on-board switching means including;

    a data aggregation means for aggregating data signals transmitted and received from said teleport;

    a backbone switch means for switching data transmitted and received from said data aggregation means; and

    an encapsulator means for encapsulating data signals transmitted from said backbone switch means;

    a client router communicatively linked to said virtual on-board switching means;

    a client workstation communicatively linked to said client router, said client workstation including an interface means adapted for interfacing a plurality of associated subscribers to said client workstation.

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