Abstract

Communication to and from a non-terrestrial station can be performed with a plurality of antenna elements in a ground station. Reception-side beamforming algorithms and components align the received signals from the non-terrestrial station to generate a downlink data stream. Transmission-side beamforming algorithms and components transmit out-of-phase signals to the non-terrestrial station in an amount that when the out-of-phase signals arrive at the non-terrestrial station, they combine constructively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
• H04W 8/08 - Mobility data transfer
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 24/10 - Scheduling measurement reports

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments relate satellites using a Software-Defined Radio (“SDR”) system. In one example, a geostationary (GEO) satellite includes an antenna system including multiple antennas, each configured to provide a spot beam having an adjustable throughput for a terrestrial coverage area while the antenna is in an active state and the satellite is in orbit above the Earth, a front-end subsystem communicatively coupled to the antenna system having an input side including an input filter and an analog-to-digital converter, and an output side including an output filter and a digital-to-analog converter, and a software defined radio (“SDR”) communicatively coupled to the antenna system via the front-end subsystem. The SDR, in response to a surge modification request, modifies a throughput of each active antenna by increasing or decreasing a share of a satellite power budget allotted to the antenna by deactivating or activating a previously active or previously inactive antenna, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
• H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
• H01Q 3/30 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase
• H01Q 19/10 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using reflecting surfaces
• H04B 7/19 - Earth-synchronous stations
• H04B 7/204 - Multiple access

Goods & Services

Satellites; satellites for scientific and commercial purposes; satellite transmitters, transceivers, and receivers; satellites for providing broadband and broadcast services; satellite subsystems, namely, satellite systems for propulsion, guidance, and power comprised of computer hardware and power generating solar panels; avionics systems for satellites comprised of computer hardware; recorded software for operating satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, and satellite receivers; recorded software for satellite subsystems, namely, software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; recorded software for avionics systems for satellites. Satellite transmission; transmission of data, sound and images via satellite; broadcast transmission via satellite; wireless broadband communication services; telecommunication services, namely, transmission of electronic data via satellite; telecommunication services, namely, providing broadband access via satellite; providing telecommunications connections to the internet; satellite communication services; satellite transmission services; providing information in the field of satellite telecommunications services via a website; providing information in the field of providing internet access via satellite via a website. Design of telecommunications apparatus and equipment; development of telecommunication network hardware and software; maintenance and updating of telecommunications networks software; design, development, and maintenance of telecommunications software; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, sand satellite receivers; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; design, development, and maintenance of software for avionics systems for satellites.

Goods & Services

Satellites; satellites for scientific and commercial purposes; satellite transmitters, transceivers, and receivers; satellites for providing broadband and broadcast services; satellite subsystems, namely, satellite systems for propulsion, guidance, and power comprised of computer hardware and power generating solar panels; satellite prototypes; avionics systems for satellites comprised of computer hardware; recorded software for operating satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, and satellite receivers; recorded software for satellite subsystems, namely, software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; recorded software for avionics systems for satellites. Satellite transmission; transmission of data, sound and images via satellite; broadcast transmission via satellite; wireless broadband communication services; telecommunication services, namely, transmission of electronic data via satellite; telecommunication services, namely, providing broadband access via satellite; providing telecommunications connections to the internet; satellite communication services; satellite transmission services; providing information in the field of satellite telecommunications services via a website; providing information in the field of internet access via satellite through a website. Design of telecommunications apparatus and equipment; development of telecommunication network hardware and software; maintenance and updating of telecommunications network software; design, development, and maintenance of telecommunications software; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, and satellite receivers; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; design, development, and maintenance of software for avionics systems for satellites.

Goods & Services

(1) Satellites; satellites for scientific and commercial purposes; satellite transmitters, transceivers, and receivers; satellites for providing broadband and broadcast services; satellite subsystems, namely, satellite systems for propulsion, guidance, and power comprised of computer hardware and power generating solar panels; avionics systems for satellites comprised of computer hardware; recorded software for operating satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, and satellite receivers; recorded software for satellite subsystems, namely, software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; recorded software for avionics systems for satellites. (1) Satellite transmission; transmission of data, sound and images via satellite; broadcast transmission via satellite; wireless broadband communication services; telecommunication services, namely, transmission of electronic data via satellite; telecommunication services, namely, providing broadband access via satellite; providing telecommunications connections to the internet; satellite communication services; satellite transmission services; providing information in the field of satellite telecommunications services via a website; providing information in the field of providing internet access via satellite via a website. (2) Design of telecommunications apparatus and equipment; development of telecommunication network hardware and software; maintenance and updating of telecommunications networks software; design, development, and maintenance of telecommunications software; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, sand satellite receivers; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; design, development, and maintenance of software for avionics systems for satellites.

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments relate satellites using a Software-Defined Radio (“SDR”) system. In one example, a geostationary (GEO) satellite includes an antenna system including multiple antennas, each configured to provide a spot beam having an adjustable throughput for a terrestrial coverage area while the antenna is in an active state and the satellite is in orbit above the Earth, a front-end subsystem communicatively coupled to the antenna system having an input side including an input filter and an analog-to-digital converter, and an output side including an output filter and a digital-to-analog converter, and a software defined radio (“SDR”) communicatively coupled to the antenna system via the front-end subsystem. The SDR, in response to a surge modification request, modifies a throughput of each active antenna by increasing or decreasing a share of a satellite power budget allotted to the antenna by deactivating or activating a previously active or previously inactive antenna, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
• H04B 7/19 - Earth-synchronous stations
• H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
• H01Q 3/30 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase
• H01Q 19/10 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using reflecting surfaces
• H04B 7/204 - Multiple access

Goods & Services

(1) Satellites; satellites for scientific and commercial purposes; satellite transmitters, transceivers, and receivers; satellites for providing broadband and broadcast services; satellite subsystems, namely, satellite systems for propulsion, guidance, and power comprised of computer hardware and power generating solar panels; satellite prototypes; avionics systems for satellites comprised of computer hardware; recorded software for operating satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, and satellite receivers; recorded software for satellite subsystems, namely, software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; recorded software for avionics systems for satellites. (1) Satellite transmission; transmission of data, sound and images via satellite; broadcast transmission via satellite; wireless broadband communication services; telecommunication services, namely, transmission of electronic data via satellite; telecommunication services, namely, providing broadband access via satellite; providing telecommunications connections to the internet; satellite communication services; satellite transmission services; providing information in the field of satellite telecommunications services via a website; providing information in the field of internet access via satellite through a website. (2) Design of telecommunications apparatus and equipment; development of telecommunication network hardware and software; maintenance and updating of telecommunications network software; design, development, and maintenance of telecommunications software; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, and satellite receivers; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; design, development, and maintenance of software for avionics systems for satellites.

Goods & Services

Satellites; satellites for scientific and commercial purposes; satellite transmitters, transceivers, and receivers; satellites for providing broadband and broadcast services; satellite subsystems, namely, satellite systems for propulsion, guidance, and power comprised of computer hardware and power generating solar panels; satellite prototypes; avionics systems for satellites comprised of computer hardware; recorded software for operating satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, and satellite receivers; recorded software for satellite subsystems, namely, software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; recorded software for avionics systems for satellites

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments relate satellites using a Software-Defined Radio (“SDR”) system. In one example, a geostationary (GEO) satellite includes an antenna system including multiple antennas, each configured to provide a spot beam having an adjustable throughput for a terrestrial coverage area while the antenna is in an active state and the satellite is in orbit above the Earth, a front-end subsystem communicatively coupled to the antenna system having an input side including an input filter and an analog-to-digital converter, and an output side including an output filter and a digital-to-analog converter, and a software defined radio (“SDR”) communicatively coupled to the antenna system via the front-end subsystem. The SDR, in response to a surge modification request, modifies a throughput of each active antenna by increasing or decreasing a share of a satellite power budget allotted to the antenna by deactivating or activating a previously active or previously inactive antenna, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
• H04B 7/19 - Earth-synchronous stations
• H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
• H01Q 3/30 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the relative phase or relative amplitude of energisation between two or more active radiating elementsArrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the distribution of energy across a radiating aperture varying the phase
• H01Q 19/10 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using reflecting surfaces
• H04B 7/204 - Multiple access

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments relate satellites using a Software-Defined Radio ("SDR") system. In one example, a geostationary (GEO) satellite includes an antenna system including multiple antennas, each configured to provide a spot beam having an adjustable throughput for a terrestrial coverage area while the antenna is in an active state and the satellite is in orbit above the Earth, a front-end subsystem communicatively coupled to the antenna system having an input side including an input filter and an analog-to-digital converter, and an output side including an output filter and a digital-to-analog converter, and a software defined radio ("SDR") communicatively coupled to the antenna system via the front-end subsystem. The SDR, in response to a surge modification request, modifies a throughput of each active antenna by increasing or decreasing a share of a satellite power budget allotted to the antenna by deactivating or activating a previously active or previously inactive antenna, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
• H04B 7/19 - Earth-synchronous stations

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments relate satellites using a Software-Defined Radio ("SDR") system. In one example, a geostationary (GEO) satellite includes an antenna system including multiple antennas, each configured to provide a spot beam having an adjustable throughput for a terrestrial coverage area while the antenna is in an active state and the satellite is in orbit above the Earth, a front-end subsystem communicatively coupled to the antenna system having an input side including an input filter and an analog-to-digital converter, and an output side including an output filter and a digital-to-analog converter, and a software defined radio ("SDR") communicatively coupled to the antenna system via the front-end subsystem. The SDR, in response to a surge modification request, modifies a throughput of each active antenna by increasing or decreasing a share of a satellite power budget allotted to the antenna by deactivating or activating a previously active or previously inactive antenna, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations
• H04B 7/19 - Earth-synchronous stations

Abstract

ABSTRACT Disclosed embodiments relate satellites using a Software-Defined Radio ("SDR") system. In one example, a geostationary (GEO) satellite includes an antenna system including multiple antennas, each configured to provide a spot beam having an adjustable throughput for a terrestrial coverage area while the antenna is in an active state and the satellite is in orbit above the Earth, a front-end subsystem communicatively coupled to the antenna system having an input side including an input filter and an analog-to-digital converter, and an output side including an output filter and a digital- to-analog converter, and a software defined radio ("SDR") communicatively coupled to the antenna system via the front-end subsystem. The SDR, in response to a surge modification request, modifies a throughput of each active antenna by increasing or decreasing a share of a satellite power budget allotted to the antenna by deactivating or activating a previously active or previously inactive antenna, respectively. - 6 1 - Date Recue/Date Received 2023-08-02

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/19 - Earth-synchronous stations

Goods & Services

Satellites; satellites for scientific and commercial purposes; satellite transmitters, transceivers, and receivers; satellites for providing broadband and broadcast services; satellite subsystems, namely, satellite systems for propulsion, guidance, and power comprised of computer hardware and power generating solar panels; avionics systems for satellites comprised of computer hardware; recorded software for operating satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, and satellite receivers; recorded software for satellite subsystems, namely, software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; recorded software for avionics systems for satellites Satellite transmission; transmission of data, sound and images via satellite; broadcast transmission via satellite; wireless broadband communication services; telecommunication services, namely, transmission of electronic data via satellite; telecommunication services, namely, providing broadband access via satellite; providing telecommunications connections to the internet; satellite communication services; satellite transmission services; providing a website featuring information in the field of satellite telecommunications services; providing a website featuring information in the field of providing internet access via satellite Design of telecommunications apparatus and equipment; development of telecommunication network hardware and software; maintenance and updating of telecommunications networks network software; design, development, and maintenance of telecommunications software; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, sand satellite receivers; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; design, development, and maintenance of software for avionics systems for satellites

Goods & Services

Satellite transmission; transmission of data, sound and images via satellite; broadcast transmission via satellite; wireless broadband communication services; telecommunication services, namely, transmission of electronic data via satellite; telecommunication services, namely, providing broadband access via satellite; providing telecommunications connections to the internet; satellite communication services; satellite transmission services; providing a website featuring information in the field of satellite telecommunications services; providing a website featuring information in the field of providing internet access via satellite Design of telecommunications apparatus and equipment; development of telecommunication network hardware and software; maintenance and updating of telecommunications network software; design, development, and maintenance of telecommunications software; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellites, satellite transmitters, satellite transmitters, satellite transceivers, sand satellite receivers; design, development, and maintenance of software for satellite propulsion systems, software for satellite guidance systems, and software for satellite power systems; design, development, and maintenance of software for avionics systems for satellites

Abstract

An adjustable payload for small geostationary communication satellites is disclosed. In an example, a communication satellite includes a payload system having a software defined payload that is configured to provide communication services. The software defined payload includes a processor for providing at least one of gain control per transponder and carrier/sub-channel, channelization, channel routing, signal conditioning or equalization, spectrum analysis, interference detection, regenerative or modem processing, bandwidth flexibility, digital beamforming, digital pre-distortion or power amplifier linearization, for at least one user slice for a plurality of user terminals and at least one gateway slice for a gateway station. The software defined payload also includes an input side and an output side for each slice. Each input side includes an input filter and an analog-to-digital converter and each output side includes an output filter and a digital-to-analog converter. The payload system also includes antennas communicatively coupled to the software defined payload.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/00 - Transmission systems employing electromagnetic waves other than radio-waves, e.g. infrared, visible or ultraviolet light, or employing corpuscular radiation, e.g. quantum communication

Abstract

An adjustable payload for small geostationary communication satellites is disclosed. In an example, a communication satellite includes a payload system having a software defined payload that is configured to provide communication services. The software defined payload includes a processor for providing at least one of gain control per transponder and carrier/sub-channel, channelization, channel routing, signal conditioning or equalization, spectrum analysis, interference detection, regenerative or modem processing, bandwidth flexibility, digital beamforming, digital pre-distortion or power amplifier linearization, for at least one user slice for a plurality of user terminals and at least one gateway slice for a gateway station. The software defined payload also includes an input side and an output side for each slice. Each input side includes an input filter and an analog-to-digital converter and each output side includes an output filter and a digital-to-analog converter. The payload system also includes antennas communicatively coupled to the software defined payload.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/00 - Transmission systems employing electromagnetic waves other than radio-waves, e.g. infrared, visible or ultraviolet light, or employing corpuscular radiation, e.g. quantum communication