Method and apparatus for transmitting message from short-range wireless device over a satellite network
US8676121B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B5/48
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communications system including a SN Device including a satellite transmitter and a local wireless transceiver and a GUI Device, separate from the SN Device. The GUI Device includes a user interface and local wireless transceiver capable of establishing a wireless link with the SN Device. The GUI Device transmits command information to the SN Device and the SN Device transmits at least location data to a satellite network.
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