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Method and system for broadcasting in a satellite communication system when switching between a primary site and a diverse site

US7706747B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2006
Grant dateApr 27, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/18523
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for broadcasting in a satellite communication system includes uplinking first uplink signals using a primary site, determining a switchover event and determining a primary site switch time. The primary site switch timer is determined along with a diverse site switch timer that is after the primary switch time. The uplink signal is discontinued from the primary site and the uplinking second uplink signals from the diverse site.

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