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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 22, 2007
Donald Wilcoxson, Carlsbad, CA (US);
John O'neill, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Daniel Chester, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Brian Sleight, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Donald Wilcoxson, Carlsbad, CA (US);
John O'Neill, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Daniel Chester, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Brian Sleight, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Viasat, Inc., Carlsbad, CA (US);
Abstract
Techniques for enabling broadband data rates at mobile terminals in a beyond-line-of-sight communication system are disclosed. Forward link time-diversity transmission methods and a time-diversity transmitter based upon blockage characteristics are provided. The transmitter optionally supports selective time-diversity and can operate at Ku-band or higher frequencies. A forward link time-diversity receiver and methods for receiving a forward link time-diversity signal are also disclosed. The forward link time-diversity receiver optionally provides low-jitter or low-delay characteristics. A return link transmitter and return link transmit methods which avoid blockages are also disclosed. The return link transmitter can include a signal presence detector and blockage prediction filter.