Non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) and geostationary orbit (GEO) hybrid network for uninterrupted communications
US11963059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/023
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A satellite communication system that combines the benefits of Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO) and Non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite systems into a GEO-NGSO hybrid satellite system. The hybrid system allows for various uses, such as, a NGSO-GEO-NGSO handoff, a GEO-NGSO-GEO handoff, and/or a multi-transport operation utilizing both the GEO and NGSO satellites. Based on the path delay differences of the GEO and NGSO satellites, the system may create a data buffer to ensure no data loss.
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