Satellite television antenna system
US8789116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6143
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The satellite television antenna device receives a set of desired satellite identifications (IDs) from a set top box (STB). The antenna device scans the sky and locks onto a satellite candidate by measuring microwave radiation. The antenna acquires identification of the satellite candidate from a set top box (STB), if ID is possible. Then, if the candidate was identifiable, the antenna system compares the candidate's ID to the set of desired satellite IDs. If the candidate ID is a member of the set, then the satellite antenna's dish orientation is stored in memory. The antenna then attempts to acquire the remaining members of the set of desired satellite IDs until all members are acquired or no further candidates remain. If the candidate is not identifiable, or not a member of the set, then the antenna proceeds to the next satellite candidate.
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