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Multiple MAC domains

US8189501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2009
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/18582
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A satellite system for broadband communication with a plurality of remote locations is described. The system includes a satellite and a plurality of service spot beams from the satellite. A plurality of forward channels are transported on carriers in the service spot beams. A plurality of sub-channels pass on the plurality of forward channels. The system further includes a plurality of independently managed domains, wherein the plurality of sub-channels are divided among the plurality of domains. The system may further include a plurality of satellite modems addressed by a plurality of service identifiers. Each of the plurality of service identifiers may be exclusively addressable within one of the plurality of domains.

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