Rockwell Collins, Inc.

Crystal Group, Inc.

Other

Matthew J Poduska

Christopher M Jensen

David T Medin

Sarah A Miller

Ryan J Coppa

James A Stevens

Bradley J Koehler

Chad E Hughes

Scott Kongable

Tyler T Karrels

A double data rate (DDR) RF digitization module for a software defined radio (SDR) is disclosed. In embodiments, the DDR RF digitization module includes a printed circuit board (PCB) terminating in a DDR memory bus interface comprising a plurality of input/output (I/O) connectors insertable into a DDR slot of an SDR motherboard. The RF digitization module is connectable to an RF front end of the SDR via receiver-side (Rx) and transmitter-side (Tx) RF connectors. The RF digitization module includes DDR analog-digital converters (ADC) and digital-analog converters (DAC) mounted to the PCB and in communication with the RF front end and the DDR memory bus. The DDR ADCs provide high speed digital sampling of inbound RF signals for the signal processors via the DDR memory bus, and the DDR DACs provide high speed generation of transmittable analog RF signals based on digital spectrum data generated by the signal processors.

Double data rate (DDR) radio frequency (RF) digitization module for software-defined radio (SDR)

A radio device includes a hardware antenna, an analog-to-digital converter, and a processing circuit. The hardware antenna is configured to receive an analog signal corresponding to a radio frequency waveform. The analog-to-digital converter is configured to convert the analog signal to a digital signal corresponding to the radio frequency waveform. The processing circuit is configured to provide the digital signal corresponding to the radio frequency waveform to a first application; execute the first application using the digital signal to generate a first output instruction; execute an application programming interface to convert the first output instruction to a second output instruction; and execute the second output instruction.

Systems and methods for implementing user applications in software-defined radio devices

Embodiments of the inventive concepts disclosed herein are directed to systems and methods for operating in multiple transmissions modes for satellite communications. A controller of a radio device may set a transmission mode of a single transceiver chain to a first communications protocol. The single transceiver chain may communicate with a satellite antenna using the first communications protocol. The controller may modify the transmission mode of the single transceiver chain from the first communications protocol to a second communications protocol. The controller may maintain synchronization for the first communications protocol. The single transceiver chain may transmit a first signal to the satellite using the second communications protocol, responsive to modifying the transmission mode. The single transceiver chain may simultaneously receive a second signal using the first communications protocol and the synchronization, and a third signal using the second communications protocol.

Simultaneous operation of multiple communications protocols

A computer defined radio includes a Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) terminal configured to instantiate two or more virtual terminals. Each of the two or more virtual terminals provides all of the functionality of a MUOS terminal with satellite communication through a single antenna. Each of the two or more virtual terminals may join a separate group as defined by MUOS specifications, and give the single MUOS terminal access to the disparate groups. Each of the two or more virtual terminals is configured to operate at a different bitrate such that the total power consumption of the MUOS terminal is less than the same number of physical terminals operating separately.

Concurrent mobile user objective system streaming

A signal extender and method for extending signals of a satellite is disclosed. The apparatus includes a terminal device interface, an antenna interface and a controller in communication with the terminal device interface and the antenna interface. The terminal device interface is configured for communicating with at least one terminal device. The antenna interface is configured for communicating with an antenna to facilitate communication with the satellite. Upon receiving a downlink signal from the satellite via the antenna interface, the controller processes the downlink signal to identify an intended terminal device among the at least one terminal device and transmits the downlink signal to the intended terminal device via the terminal device interface, and upon receiving an uplink signal from a particular terminal device via the terminal device interface, the controller transmits the uplink signal to the satellite via the antenna interface.

Signal extender for satellite communications system

A system and method for enhancing the functionality of a dual opposing ISA/PCI bus alarm card of an industrial computer where the alarm card includes a microserver for communicating with web-enabled information on the host computer.

Method and system for extending the functionality of an environmental monitor for an industrial personal computer

A system and method for providing the functionality of independent dedicated servers in a space savings and heat dissipation limited design, including a PC having a plurality of independent dedicated server cards which do not communicate over the PC system bus and only receive power therefrom. Communication with the server cards is done by independent pin connections on the exterior of the PC housing.

Method and system for providing independent server functionality in a single personal computer

A system and method for monitoring and managing an industrial computer which generates a web page, the system comprising an internal web page cache which stores numerous recent versions of said web page and makes them available via an independent management appliance CPU and an out-of-band connection to the internet.

System and method for caching web pages on a management appliance for personal computers

A system and method using SMTP messages for remotely and simultaneously reconfiguring monitor parameters in management appliances disposed in numerous dispersed industrial computers.

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Mount Vernon, IA, United States of America

Matthew J Poduska