Method and apparatus for a triple use satellite system
US8559357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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