Patent · US Expired

Multi-band antenna for bundled broadband satellite internet access and DBS television service

US6512485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 12, 2001
Grant dateJan 28, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q19/132
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-band reflector antenna has a main reflector defining a prime focus and a frequency selective surface (FSS) sub-reflector defining an image focus. One or more transmitter or receiver feeds are provided at each of the prime focus and image focus. In one application as a ground satellite terminal, the antenna supports Ka-band two-way broadband Internet access bundled with multi-satellite Ku-band direct broadcast television service (DBS).

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