Distributed gateways with centralized data center for high throughput satellite (HTS) spot beam network
US10104177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is disclosed for centralizing common gateway operations in a satellite communication system. One or more distributed GWs establish a first Layer-3 connection to the plurality of terminals over a satellite network. A second Layer-3 connection is established between a data center and the distributed GWs over backhaul network. A network management system is provided for managing access to the external networks by the plurality of terminals. The system also includes a deep packet inspection unit, within the data center, for inspecting all traffic between the plurality of terminals and the external networks. The data center establishes a connection with external networks, and enable communication between the plurality of terminals and the external private networks. Multiple data centers can be used to balance traffic load, and to provide system redundancy.
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