Patents by Inventor Arthur W. Wang
Arthur W. Wang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9270363Abstract: A method, apparatus for providing at least near continuous broadcast services to one or more terrestrial receiver stations is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of satellites, each satellite in an inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbit, each satellite providing a portion of the at least near continuous broadcast service to the terrestrial receiver. In one embodiment, the system also comprises a receiver station having a legacy antenna modified so as to include a sensitivity pattern substantially matched to the track of the apparent position of the satellites actively broadcasting information to the receiver stations. The present invention is also embodied in a method for receiving at least near continuous broadcast service from at least one of a plurality of satellites at a time, each satellite in an inclined, elliptical, geosynchronous orbit.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 7877089Abstract: A method, apparatus for providing at least near continuous broadcast services to one or more terrestrial receiver stations is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of satellites, each satellite in an inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbit, each satellite providing a portion of the at least near continuous broadcast service to the terrestrial receiver. In one embodiment, the system also comprises a receiver station having an legacy antenna modified so as to include a sensitivity pattern substantially matched to the track of the apparent position of the satellites actively broadcasting information to the receiver stations. The present invention is also embodied in a method for receiving at least near continuous broadcast service from at least one of a plurality of satellites at a time, each satellite in an inclined, elliptical, geosynchronous orbit.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 7814717Abstract: A satellite ready building comprises a plurality of studs and satellite wires positioned adjacent to the studs having a first termination and a second termination. A connector is coupled to the second termination of the wires. The first termination is coupled through the roof or the siding of the building. Drywall is installed in the house after the wires are installed. The first termination may be installed in a radome positioned on the roof of the building.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 7627284Abstract: A method and apparatus for mitigating communications interference between satellite communications systems in different orbits is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of evaluating a geometrical relationship between a second ground station and the satellites in the second satellite constellation, and directing communications between the second ground station and the second satellite according to the evaluated geometrical relationship. In one embodiment communications are handed over from a first satellite to another satellite when the first satellite is no longer at the highest elevation angle of visible satellites. In another embodiment, handover occurs when the first satellite drops below a minimum elevation angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 7480506Abstract: A communication system has a plurality of ground stations and a plurality of satellites located in a first orbit with respect to the earth. The satellites generate a plurality of beams corresponding to a respective plurality of cell. The plurality of beams has widths that vary relative to position in the orbit to maintain a cell size of the plurality of cells. A plurality of user terminals within the cells receives communication signals from the satellite.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Publication number: 20080307466Abstract: A method, apparatus for providing at least near continuous broadcast services to one or more terrestrial receiver stations is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of satellites, each satellite in an inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbit, each satellite providing a portion of the at least near continuous broadcast service to the terrestrial receiver. In one embodiment, the system also comprises a receiver station having an legacy antenna modified so as to include a sensitivity pattern substantially matched to the track of the apparent position of the satellites actively broadcasting information to the receiver stations. The present invention is also embodied in a method for receiving at least near continuous broadcast service from at least one of a plurality of satellites at a time, each satellite in an inclined, elliptical, geosynchronous orbit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 7369809Abstract: A method, apparatus for providing at least near continuous broadcast services to one or more terrestrial receiver stations is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of satellites, each satellite in an inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbit, each satellite providing a portion of the at least near continuous broadcast service to the terrestrial receiver. In one embodiment, the system also comprises a receiver station having an legacy antenna modified so as to include a sensitivity pattern substantially matched to the track of the apparent position of the satellites actively broadcasting information to the receiver stations. The present invention is also embodied in a method for receiving at least near continuous broadcast service from at least one of a plurality of satellites at a time, each satellite in an inclined, elliptical, geosynchronous orbit.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 7184761Abstract: A communication system has a plurality of ground stations for communicating communication signal to a plurality of satellites located in an inclined elliptical sub-geosynchronous orbit with respect to the earth. The plurality of satellites operate in a service area in a synchronized manner to provide continuous coverage to the service area. The satellites generate a plurality of beams with variable beamwidths to obtain a substantially uniform cell size covering the service area. A user terminal within the service area receives communication signals from the satellite.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2000Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: The DirecTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 7165365Abstract: A satellite ready building comprises a plurality of studs and satellite wires positioned adjacent to the studs having a first termination and a second termination. A connector is coupled to the second termination of the wires. The first termination is coupled through the roof or the siding of the building. Drywall is installed in the house after the wires are installed. The first termination may be installed in a radome positioned on the roof of the building.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2000Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: The DirecTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 7136620Abstract: A method and apparatus for mitigating communications interference between satellite communications systems in different orbits is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of evaluating a geometrical relationship between a second ground station and the satellites in the second satellite constellation, and directing communications between the second ground station and the second satellite according to the evaluated geometrical relationship. In one embodiment communications are handed over from a first satellite to another satellite when the first satellite is no longer at the highest elevation angle of visible satellites. In another embodiment, handover occurs when the first satellite drops below a minimum elevation angle.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: The DirecTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 6766987Abstract: A satellite communication system has a first deployment of a plurality of satellites deployed in a medium earth orbit and two later deployments of a plurality of satellites deployed in the medium earth orbit. The first deployment is spaced so that the second deployment may be easily deployed and interleaved into the first deployment. A ground terminal is used for communicating with the satellites in the first and second deployments.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: Frank Taormina, Donald C. D. Chang, Kar W. Yung, David C. Cheng, William W. Mayfield, John Novak, III, Arthur W. Wang
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Publication number: 20040110467Abstract: A method and apparatus for mitigating communications interference between satellite communications systems in different orbits is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of evaluating a geometrical relationship between a second ground station and the satellites in the second satellite constellation, and directing communications between the second ground station and the second satellite according to the evaluated geometrical relationship. In one embodiment communications are handed over from a first satellite to another satellite when the first satellite is no longer at the highest elevation angle of visible satellites. In another embodiment, handover occurs when the first satellite drops below a minimum elevation angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Applicant: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Publication number: 20040056148Abstract: A satellite communication system has a first deployment of a plurality of satellites deployed in a medium earth orbit and two later deployments of a plurality of satellites deployed in the medium earth orbit. The first deployment is, spaced so that the second deployment may be easily deployed and interleaved into the first deployment. A ground terminal is used for communicating with the satellites in the first and second deployments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: Frank Taormina, Donald C. D. Chang, Kar W. Yung, David C. Cheng, William W. Mayfield, John Novak, Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 6678520Abstract: A method and apparatus for mitigating communications interference between satellite communications systems in different orbits is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of evaluating a geometrical relationship between a second ground station and the satellites in the second satellite constellation, and directing communications between the second ground station and the second satellite according to the evaluated geometrical relationship. In one embodiment communications are handed over from a first satellite to another satellite when the first satellite is no longer at the highest elevation angle of visible satellites. In another embodiment, handover occurs when the first satellite drops below a minimum elevation angle.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1999Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventor: Arthur W. Wang
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Publication number: 20030001048Abstract: A satellite communication system has a first deployment of a plurality of satellites deployed in a medium earth orbit and two later deployments of a plurality of satellites deployed in the medium earth orbit. The first deployment is spaced so that the second deployment may be easily deployed and interleaved into the first deployment. A ground terminal is used for communicating with the satellites in the first and second deployments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: Frank Taormina, Donald C.D. Chang, Kar W. Yung, David C. Cheng, William W. Mayfield, John Novak, Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 6460808Abstract: A satellite communication system has a first deployment of a plurality of satellites deployed in a medium earth orbit and two later deployments of a plurality of satellites deployed in the medium earth orbit. The first deployment is spaced so that the second deployment may be easily deployed and interleaved into the first deployment. A ground terminal is used for communicating with the satellites in the first and second deployments.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2001Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: Frank Taormina, Donald C. D. Chang, Kar W. Yung, David C. Cheng, William W. Mayfield, John Novak, III, Arthur W. Wang
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Publication number: 20020053627Abstract: A satellite communication system has a first deployment of a plurality of satellites deployed in a medium earth orbit and two later deployments of a plurality of satellites deployed in the medium earth orbit. The first deployment is spaced so that the second deployment may be easily deployed and interleaved into the first deployment. A ground terminal is used for communicating with the satellites in the first and second deployments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Applicant: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: Frank Taormina, Donald C.D. Chang, Kar W. Yung, David C. Cheng, William W. Mayfield, John Novak, Arthur W. Wang
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Method and system for providing wideband communications to mobile users in a satellite-based network
Patent number: 6339707Abstract: A satellite-based communications system operating at high data rates includes a plurality of satellites each having uplink and downlink antennas for transmitting and receiving a plurality of signal utilizing a plurality of spot beams to and from a plurality of coverage areas at a predetermined range of frequencies. The system also includes a plurality of user terminals for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the plurality of communications satellites at the predetermined range of frequencies and at one of the first plurality of data rates. Each of the user terminals having a steerable antenna for tracking relative movement of each of the user terminals with respect to each of the plurality of communications satellites are for tracking movement of each of the plurality of communications satellites in order to maintain communications with the plurality of communications satellite.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1999Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: S. Lynne Wainfan, Ellen K. Wesel, Michael S. Pavloff, Arthur W. Wang -
Publication number: 20020003192Abstract: A satellite communication system has a first deployment of a plurality of satellites deployed in a medium earth orbit and two later deployments of a plurality of satellites deployed in the medium earth orbit. The first deployment is spaced so that the second deployment may be easily deployed and interleaved into the first deployment. A ground terminal is used for communicating with the satellites in the first and second deployments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2001Publication date: January 10, 2002Applicant: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: Frank Taormina, Donald C.D. Chang, Kar W. Yung, David C. Cheng, William W. Mayfield, John Novak, Arthur W. Wang
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Patent number: 6336612Abstract: A satellite communication system has a first deployment of a plurality of satellites deployed in a medium earth orbit and two later deployments of a plurality of satellites deployed in the medium earth orbit. The first deployment is spaced so that the second deployment may be easily deployed and interleaved into the first deployment. A ground terminal is used for communicating with the satellites in the first and second deployments.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2001Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Assignee: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: Frank Taormina, Donald C.D. Chang, Kar W. Yung, David C. Cheng, William W. Mayfield, John Novak, III, Arthur W. Wang