Dynamic routing from space
US8665777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W40/20
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A satellite communication network includes one or more satellites and multiple ground stations, or ground stations. An originating ground station receives an Internet communication, determines when a satellite will be within range, and transmits a stream of data packets including part or all of the communication to the satellite when in communication range. The satellite either forwards the data packets to another satellite, or determines when a destination ground station will be in sight and transmits the data packets to the destination ground station when in range.
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