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Low performance warning system and method for mobile satellite service user terminals

US7142853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2001
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/1856
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mobile satellite telecommunications system is disclosed comprising at least a user terminal and a satellite which is in earth orbit and at least a gateway bidirectionally coupled to a data communications network. The user terminal comprises a controller responsive to at least one criterion having been met for activating an indicator to inform a user of a potential for reduced user terminal performance.

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