System and method for managing bandwidth in a two-way satellite system
US6987741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18528
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for managing return channel bandwidth in a two-way satellite communication network is disclosed. A plurality of transceivers transmit backlog information over a return channel via a satellite, wherein the backlog information specify an amount of queued traffic for the respective transceivers. A hub receives the backlog information and allocates a minimal amount of return channel bandwidth to each of the transceivers. The hub selectively sets a bandwidth level associated with the return channel bandwidth that is available based upon one of a plurality of predetermined bandwidth levels according to a predetermined criteria. The hub selectively allocates additional return channel bandwidth based upon the bandwidth level to the transceivers that require additional return channel bandwidth in excess of the allocated minimal amounts.
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