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Personal communications device for reliable satellite communications

  • US 9,893,799 B2
  • Filed: 12/16/2013
  • Issued: 02/13/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A personal communications device including a capability to communicate using a satellite in a satellite communication system, the personal communications device comprising:

  • a power unit configured to provide power to the personal communications device;

    a transceiver unit configured to enable communication with the satellite;

    a control unit configured to control the personal communications device, wherein the control unit is configured to;

    determine a location of the satellite and a location of the personal communications device, predict an improved communication path between the satellite and the personal communications device, anddetermine a recommended change in position of the personal communications device so as to position the personal communications device in the improved communication path; and

    a user output configured to communicate to the user the change in position to position the personal communications device in the improved communication path, wherein the user output includes an augmented reality display, wherein the augmented reality display is configured to show a sky image and to provide an indicator to suggest movement to bring an icon representing the satellite into the sky image of the augmented reality display.

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