Ad hoc high frequency network
US10116382B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18517
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
High frequency (HF) communication devices and methods capable of supporting HF tactical communications are disclosed. A communication device may include a time source configured to provide timing information for the communication device, where the timing information is synchronized with other communication devices participating in the same network the communication device is configured to participate in. The communication device may also include one or more processors in communication with the time source. The one or more processors may be configured to facilitate beyond line of sight reflective communications between the communication device and another communication device participating in the same network, wherein the beyond line of sight reflective communications are carried out in a time synchronized manner and in accordance with a time division multiple access (TDMA) based waveform that supports time slots.
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