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Self-aligning satellite receiver antenna

  • US 5,797,083 A
  • Filed: 12/22/1995
  • Issued: 08/18/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for aligning a receiver antenna with a satellite, said device comprising:

  • a receiver that measures a signal strength value of a signal received from said satellite and issues commands based on said signal strength value;

    a receiver antenna in communication with said receiver for receiving said signal from said satellite, said receiver antenna being adapted for electronic alignment with said satellite in response to said commands issued by said receiver, the electronic alignment occurring without physical movement of the receiver antenna; and

    an indicator located in proximity to the receiver antenna, said indicator signalling when said receiver antenna is sufficiently aligned with said satellite to permit said antenna to electronically align itself with said satellite.

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