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Apparatus and methods for dynamic spectrum allocation in satellite communications

US9246576B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2012
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/06
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication system including Satellite Communication apparatus providing communication services to at least a first set of communicants, the first set of communicants including a first plurality of communicants, wherein the communication services are provided to each of the communicants in accordance with a spectrum allocation corresponding thereto, thereby to define a first plurality of spectrum allocations apportioning a first predefined spectrum portion among the first set of communicants; and Dynamic Spectrum Allocations apparatus operative to dynamically modify at least one spectrum allocation corresponding to at least one of the first plurality of communicants without exceeding the spectrum portion.

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