GPS receiver module

US11635528B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Rockwell Collins, Inc. · US

Inventors

• James K. Weighton · Central City, US
• Kenneth P. Cogan · Cedar Rapids, US
• Benjamin M. Graubard · Alburnett, US
• Troy V. Mundt · North Liberty, US
• Jimmey C. Stultz · Virginia Beach, US
• Meraj Choudhury · Cedar Rapids, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 12, 2020
• Grant date: Apr 25, 2023
• Expiry date: Apr 22, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H01Q1/241
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A navigation satellite receiver system is disclosed. The system includes a host receiver. The host receiver includes a user interface, a module connector, and a controller coupled to the user interface and the module connector. The system further includes a receiver module operably coupled to the receiver module. The receiver module includes an antenna configured to receive one or more satellite navigation signal. The receiver module further includes an interface receiver card operably coupled to the module antenna. The interface receiver card is configured to process the one or more navigation signals. The receiver module further includes a host connector communicatively coupled to the interface receiver card and is configured to couple to the module connector. The module includes a housing configured to receive and protect the interface receiver card, the antenna, and the host connector.