Systems and methods for positioning a satellite uplink device
US9800942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6338
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method is provided in which a satellite uplink device is positioned to distribute an event. Data is collected from one or more automatic sensor device associated with the satellite uplink device. An optimal position of the satellite uplink device is calculated based on at least the data collected from the one or more sensor devices. The location of one or more satellites in orbit is determined and one or more satellites are selected as a preferred satellite. The satellite uplink device is automatically positioned in the calculated optimal position to connect with the preferred satellite without user intervention. However, a user at a remote location may communicate instructions to change the position the satellite uplink device. User instructions are converted into one or more actuator commands and are wirelessly transmitted to the satellite uplink device for changing its position.
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