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Multi-packet transport structure and method for encoding and transmitting network data over satellite network

US7664092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2004
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/5667
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for encoding network data, such as Internet Protocol (IP) data, into a format for transmission over a satellite system is described. The network data is configured in a packet having a data block and header information. The network data packet is encoded into a variable-length multi-packet transport (MPT) frame. The MPT frame comprises a data frame to hold data and header information. The IP packet in inserted its entirety into the data frame of the MPT frame. The variable-length MTP frame is then encoded into one or more fixed-length MTP packets. Each MPT packet has a data fragment block comprising a portion of the MTP frame and associated header information to designate what portion of the MTP frame is contained in the data fragment block.

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