Multiple-tier satelite communication system and method of operation thereof
US6078810A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/195
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus have been described for combining multiple satellite constellations into a cooperative network. A GEO tier of satellites receives information to be broadcasted to earth. The GEO tier receives the information from global hubs, regional hubs, and local hubs. Local program material is combined with regional and global program material by either the regional hub or a GEO satellite.
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