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Satellite communications adapter for cellular handset

  • US 6,529,707 B1
  • Filed: 01/04/2000
  • Issued: 03/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/14/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A satellite communications adapter means comprising:

  • directional antenna means;

    transmit/receive connection means for connecting said antenna to receiving circuits and transmitting circuits;

    receive downconverting means for receiving satellite signals via said transmit/receive connection means and for converting said signals into a form for connection to a handset using a flexible cable, and for remote processing of said downconverted received satellite signals; and

    transmit modulation and amplifying means for receiving modulating signals, from said handset using said flexible cable, which have been remotely processed into satellite signals and for amplifying said signals for transmission using said directional antenna to said satellite, wherein said signal form suitable for connection to said handset comprises signals related to the amplitude of received satellite signals and signals containing information on the phase of said received satellite signals.

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