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Method and apparatus for synchronizing multiple transmitters

US9014732B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2010
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W56/0035
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for synchronizing multiple transmitters is disclosed. A global time reference is used to synchronize the arrival of data from a plurality of transmitters in a receiver station. In one embodiment, the global time reference is provided by a GPS satellite, and may also be used to synchronize the carriers of the signals received at the receiver station from each of the plurality of transmitters

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