Patent · US Expired

Method of software defined radio (SDR) waveform/function management

US7551988B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2006
Grant dateJun 23, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/18506
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A designated function or “golden” slot for implementing and managing re-configurable SDR modules is provided. In an embodiment, the slot includes at least one radio frequency (RF) front end for providing an interface with at least one antenna. In addition, the slot may include at least one slot modem coupled to the RF front end for implementing at least one designated function and at least one input/output (I/O) module coupled to the slot modem. The designated function or “golden” slot is capable of implementing and managing the at least one designated function in a re-configurable module during standard and emergency operations.

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