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Antenna Orientation Sensor

US7777480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2007
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q3/08
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An antenna orientation sensor, having a base, a pivoting support coupled to the base. An actuator operable to move the pivoting support through a calibration movement with respect to the base. A magnetic sensor on the pivoting support and a position sensor operable to sense the position of the pivoting support within the calibration movement.

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