Method of communication link acquisition using search pattern
US10686522B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/27
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure provide for a method of forming a communication link between two communication devices using a primary search pattern and a secondary search pattern. A misalignment between a first optical system of a first communication device and a second optical system of a second communication device is detected. The first optical system is rotated according to the primary search pattern, and the second optical system according to the secondary search pattern. At the second communication device, a set of frames is captured. Then, it is determined whether a beacon beam transmitted from the first communication device is detected in the one or more of the captured frames. When it is determined that the beacon beam is detected, the communication link is formed between the first communication device and the second communication device.
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