Multi-frequency wireless transmitter
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1. A method for wirelessly transmitting a message over multiple frequencies, said method comprising:
- providing a plurality of carrier frequencies;
selecting a first carrier frequency from said plurality of carrier frequencies;
transmitting a signal over said selected carrier frequency using calculated parameters based on said selected carrier frequency;
switching to a next carrier frequency from said plurality of carrier frequencies; and
repeating said transmitting and switching until all carrier frequencies of said plurality of carrier frequencies have been selected.
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Abstract
A multi-frequency wireless transmitter is provided for use in automated security systems. The multi-frequency wireless transmitter transmits a message over a plurality of frequencies, thus diminishing the effects of noise interference. The transmitter includes a frequency generator capable of selectably generating a plurality of frequencies lying within the 260 to 470 MHz frequency band. An RF power amplifier having multiple power output values selectable to match with the selected generated frequency regulates the transmit power.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for wirelessly transmitting a message over multiple frequencies, said method comprising:
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providing a plurality of carrier frequencies;
selecting a first carrier frequency from said plurality of carrier frequencies;
transmitting a signal over said selected carrier frequency using calculated parameters based on said selected carrier frequency;
switching to a next carrier frequency from said plurality of carrier frequencies; and
repeating said transmitting and switching until all carrier frequencies of said plurality of carrier frequencies have been selected. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A multi-frequency wireless transmitter comprising:
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frequency generating means for generating a plurality of carrier frequencies;
power means for generating multiple voltage output levels, said multiple voltage output levels being selectable;
controller means for controlling said power means and said frequency generating means, said controller means being configured for selecting a first frequency of said plurality of carrier frequencies; and
transmission means for transmitting a message over said selected first frequency, after transmission of said message over said selected first frequency, said controller selects a subsequent frequency from said plurality of carrier frequencies and said transmission means transmits said message over said selected subsequent frequency, said subsequent frequency being different from said first frequency. - View Dependent Claims (5, 7, 8)
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6. The multi-frequency wireless transmitter of claim 6, wherein said subsequent frequency selection and said message transmission is repeated until all frequencies of said plurality of carrier frequencies have been selected.
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9. A multi-frequency wireless transmitter comprising:
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a plurality of frequency tuning circuits, each frequency tuning circuit being matched to a unique frequency;
a data encoder for encoding data, said data encoder outputting a frequency band switch signal corresponding to a selected frequency, said selected frequency being one of said unique frequencies matched to one of said plurality of frequency tuning circuits;
an RF transmitter circuit configured to receive and prepare said encoded data for transmission on a carrier frequency, said carrier frequency being selectable via a frequency band switch input; and
an antenna for broadcasting said encoded data on said selected carrier frequency. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A multi-frequency RF transmitter circuit for transmitting an RF signal, said transmitter circuit comprising:
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a power supply input for energizing said transmitter circuit;
a data input for receiving data signals to be transmitted;
at least one frequency band switch input for selecting one frequency band from a plurality of supported frequency bands; and
an output for outputting an amplified RF signal to an antenna for transmission, said RF signal containing said data signals. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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