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Method and apparatus for a triple use satellite system

US8559357B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2011
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/2041
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A triple use satellite system includes a VSAT population including a VSAT, and a satellite including a broadcast beam for a broadcast service and spot beams for a broadband service, where each of the spot beams provides broadband service to VSATs in separate coverage areas in a geographic region and the broadcast beam provides a broadcast service to the VSAT population in the geographic region.

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