Broadband communication system for mobile users in a satellite-based network
First Claim
1. A portable antenna assembly for communicating with a satellite comprising:
- a connector;
a transmission wire coupled to said connector;
a phased array antenna element coupled to said transmission wire, said antenna element sending and receiving signals from said satellite;
a motor coupled to the antenna element; and
an antenna controller coupled to said motor for controlling a position of said phased array antenna element through said motor;
said phased array antenna element generating a mechanically steered electronically shaped beam.
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Abstract
A satellite-based communications system operating at high data rates includes a plurality of satellites each having uplink and downlink antennas for transmitting and receiving a plurality of signals utilizing a plurality of spot beams to and from a plurality of coverage areas at a predetermined range of frequencies. The system can include, or be combined with, other systems to enable increased capacity over high population areas and ubiquitous coverage over lower population areas. A portable antenna assembly can be coupled to a user'"'"'s portable or mobile electronic device for coupling the electronic device directly to a satellite. A routing switch provides routing and switching on-board the satellite and routes signals according to their desired destination.
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1 Claim
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1. A portable antenna assembly for communicating with a satellite comprising:
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a connector; a transmission wire coupled to said connector; a phased array antenna element coupled to said transmission wire, said antenna element sending and receiving signals from said satellite; a motor coupled to the antenna element; and an antenna controller coupled to said motor for controlling a position of said phased array antenna element through said motor; said phased array antenna element generating a mechanically steered electronically shaped beam.
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