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Multi-operator system for accessing satellite resources

US8873456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2011
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/1851
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A satellite control system comprising a communications system and an information management system. The communications system is configured to receive commands from a plurality of operators. The communications system is further configured to send the commands to a satellite using a number of communications links. The information management system may be configured to avoid conflicts between the commands sent by the communications system to the satellite from different operators in the plurality of operators that cause an undesired operation of the satellite. The information management system may be configured to provide a desired level of security for information sent between the plurality of operators and the satellite.

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