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System and method for managing return channel bandwidth in a two-way satellite system

  • US 20020004369A1
  • Filed: 02/15/2001
  • Published: 01/10/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for managing return channel bandwidth in a two-way satellite communication system, the method comprising:

  • receiving backlog information corresponding to a plurality of transceivers, each of the transceivers being configured to transmit respective backlog information over a return channel via a satellite, the backlog information specifying an amount of queued traffic for the respective transceivers;

    allocating a predetermined amount of return channel bandwidth to each of the plurality of transceivers;

    determining whether additional return channel bandwidth is available to accommodate a remaining backlog such that a bandwidth allocation amount is set based upon a level associated with one of the plurality of transceivers having the largest backlog;

    selectively identifying a transceiver among the plurality of transceivers having a next largest backlog based upon the determining step;

    selectively adjusting the bandwidth allocation amount based upon a level associated with the transceiver with the next largest backlog; and

    allocating the additional return channel bandwidth to the plurality of transceivers based upon the adjusted bandwidth allocation amount if the adjusted bandwidth allocation amount reduces at least a portion of the backlog of the plurality of transceivers.

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