Darren E Smith

Title: Darren E. Smith and Satellite Cellular Network Latency Equalization.

Introduction

Darren E. Smith is an inventor based in Redmond, Washington, and is associated with Space Exploration Technologies Corp. His patent work addresses latency management in satellite-based cellular telecommunications.

Latest Patents

Smith is credited with 1 patent: “Systems and Methods for Latency Equalization in a Satellite Cellular Telecommunications Network.” The invention describes a satellite computer system that determines signal latency for directional beams based on the distance between a satellite and reference locations within the beams’ footprints. It assigns each beam a buffer delay so that the combined signal latency and buffer delay match a predetermined latency for a given time period. A variable-delay receive buffer then holds data from each beam for its corresponding delay. This approach is designed to equalize latency across beams serving terrestrial user equipment.

Career Highlights

Smith’s listed patent reflects work on satellite communications systems, particularly techniques for coordinating data timing across multiple directional beams. The patent identifies Space Exploration Technologies Corp. as his company.

Collaborations

The patent’s listed coworkers include Ramakrishna Akella and Chen Chen.

Conclusion

Darren E. Smith’s patent focuses on equalizing signal latency across satellite beams through calculated buffer delays, contributing to the development of satellite cellular telecommunications systems.