Multiple antenna system and method for mobile platforms
US9553657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W24/08
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system facilitate communication between a constellation of satellites and a mobile platform-mounted mobile communicator. The method and system may include the use of a first antenna suited for operation using a first frequency band in a first geographic region and a second antenna suited for operation using either the first or a second frequency band in a second geographic region. The method and system may use a controller to determine which antenna to activate based on one or more of a geographic indicator or a signal indicator. The system used by the method to facilitate the communication may have one or more enclosures over the antennas and controller for mounting to a mobile platform.
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