Abstract: A multi-mode communication adapter system comprising: a mobile Earth station including: a flat panel antenna configured to receive a down-link satellite packet, wherein the flat panel antenna includes a waveguide interposer, a satellite Rx/Tx, coupled to the flat panel antenna, configured to decode the down-link satellite packet, a storage device, coupled to the satellite Rx/Tx, configured to store satellite data from the down-link satellite packet, a first interface module, coupled to the storage device, configured to encode and transfer the satellite data as a cellular communication packet, a second interface module, coupled to the storage device, configured to encode and transfer the satellite data as a WiFi packet, and a multi-band transceiver, coupled to the first interface module and the second interface module, configured to concurrently transfer the cellular communication packet and the WiFi packet without accessing a local infrastructure; and a protective cover encloses the mobile Earth station.

Abstract: A multi-mode communication adapter system comprising: a mobile Earth station including: a flat panel antenna configured to receive a down-link satellite packet, a satellite Rx/Tx, coupled to the flat panel antenna, configured to decode the down-link satellite packet, a storage device, coupled to the satellite Rx/Tx, configured to store satellite data from the down-link satellite packet, an interface module, coupled to the storage device, configured to encode and transfer the satellite data as a cellular communication packet, a WiFi packet, or a combination thereof without accessing a local infrastructure; and a protective cover encloses the mobile Earth station in a protective flap, the protective cover including a cellphone holder configured to secure a smartphone and a hinge between the protective flap and the cellphone holder.