Abstract: An apparatus and method for hopping across frequencies in a transmission medium. A communication link is established between multiple devices over a communication medium using a default frequency resource. Signaling information is detected for frequency resources available on the communication medium, and values associated with the signaling information are stored within a logging table. The communication link is monitored for errors and a new frequency resource is selected from the logging table to maintain the communication link, if the errors exceed a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A network device for providing configurable reference frequencies in a satellite communication system is disclosed. The network device may be any of a satellite modem, satellite transceiver, or satellite router. The network device may receive information pertaining to a type of an Outdoor Unit (ODU), determine the type of ODU based on the received information, and provide a plurality of configurable reference frequencies based on the type of the Outdoor Unit (ODU) such that the plurality of configurable reference frequencies may be used with different combinations of low noise block converters (LNBs) and block-up converters (BUCs).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for hopping across frequencies in a transmission medium. A communication link is established between multiple devices over a communication medium using a default frequency resource. Signaling information is detected for frequency resources available on the communication medium, and values associated with the signaling information are stored within a logging table. The communication link is monitored for errors and a new frequency resource is selected from the logging table to maintain the communication link, if the errors exceed a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A network device for providing configurable reference frequencies in a satellite communication system is disclosed. The network device may be any of a satellite modem, satellite transceiver, or satellite router. The network device may receive information pertaining to a type of an Outdoor Unit (ODU), determine the type of ODU based on the received information, and provide a plurality of configurable reference frequencies based on the type of the Outdoor Unit (ODU) such that the plurality of configurable reference frequencies may be used with different combinations of low noise block converters (LNBs) and block-up converters (BUCs).

Abstract: Dynamic geofence zones may be deployed and updated for a ride sharing service. At least one set of dynamic geofence zones may be created which are associated with a ride sharing service. At least one time period may be set for the at least one set of dynamic geofence zones. The at least one set of dynamic geofence zones may be deployed. The at least one set of dynamic geofence zones may be updated.

Abstract: Dynamic geofence zones may be deployed and updated for a ride sharing service. At least one set of dynamic geofence zones may be created which are associated with a ride sharing service. At least one time period may be set for the at least one set of dynamic geofence zones. The at least one set of dynamic geofence zones may be deployed. The at least one set of dynamic geofence zones may be updated.

Abstract: A satellite modem, a GPS device, and a method are provided. The satellite modem requests current location information from a GPS device and waits no more than a preconfigured amount of time to receive the current location information. When the satellite modem receives the current location information, the satellite modem determines whether the current location information indicates a location in which the satellite modem is authorized to operate. When the satellite modem determines that the current location information indicates a location in which the satellite modem is not authorized to operate, the satellite modem performs at least one action from a group of actions including preventing the satellite modem from operating normally, permitting the satellite modem to operate with a reduced functionality, and transmitting a message to a network management center indicating that the satellite modem is not located at an authorized location.

Abstract: A very small aperture terminal (VSAT) installation tool is provided having the ability to measure cable loss along an interfacility link (IFL) between an outdoor unit and an indoor unit of the VSAT. Radio frequency (RF) signals can be transmitted from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit, where the RF signals are intercepted along the IFL prior to reaching the outdoor unit, and the output power is determined. The determined output power is compared to an expected output power at the indoor unit. The delta between the determined output power and the expected output power can be used to adjust the power of the indoor unit such that the outdoor unit can operate without reaching its compression point.

Abstract: A very small aperture terminal (VSAT) installation tool is provided having the ability to measure cable loss along an interfacility link (IFL) between an outdoor unit and an indoor unit of the VSAT. Radio frequency (RF) signals can be transmitted from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit, where the RF signals are intercepted along the IFL prior to reaching the outdoor unit, and the output power is determined. The determined output power is compared to an expected output power at the indoor unit. The delta between the determined output power and the expected output power can be used to adjust the power of the indoor unit such that the outdoor unit can operate without reaching its compression point. The determined output power can be extrapolated based upon measured of the output power performed over a range of frequencies at which the indoor unit operates.

Abstract: A very small aperture terminal (VSAT) installation tool is provided having the ability to measure cable loss along an interfacility link (IFL) between an outdoor unit and an indoor unit of the VSAT. Radio frequency (RF) signals can be transmitted from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit, where the RF signals are intercepted along the IFL prior to reaching the outdoor unit, and the output power is determined. The determined output power is compared to an expected output power at the indoor unit. The delta between the determined output power and the expected output power can be used to adjust the power of the indoor unit such that the outdoor unit can operate without reaching its compression point. The determined output power can be extrapolated based upon measured of the output power performed over a range of frequencies at which the indoor unit operates.

Abstract: A method for generating a post-produced video from an original video includes the following. For an (i)th one of a plurality of original video segments, a number (M+1) of video data sets respectively from (k×j)th ones of original video frames of the original video segment is generated. A plurality of post-produced video segments are generated, each of which includes the video data sets for a respective one of the original video segments. A user input selects any one of the post-produced video segments. A post-produced video is generated according to the selection indicative of the user input.

Abstract: A satellite modem, a GPS device, and a method are provided. The satellite modem requests current location information from a GPS device and waits no more than a preconfigured amount of time to receive the current location information. When the satellite modem receives the current location information, the satellite modem determines whether the current location information indicates a location in which the satellite modem is authorized to operate. When the satellite modem determines that the current location information indicates a location in which the satellite modem is not authorized to operate, the satellite modem performs at least one action from a group of actions including preventing the satellite modem from operating normally, permitting the satellite modem to operate with a reduced functionality, and transmitting a message to a network management center indicating that the satellite modem is not located at an authorized location.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide a receiver design capable of both wideband (high symbol rate) and narrowband (low symbol rate) operations requirements without compromising narrowband performance. Moreover, such a receiver design can be very low cost, and eschewing the need for any expensive and/or specialized elements. A receiver configured in accordance with various embodiments utilizes a fully integrated tuner in which narrowband filters are configured to be bypassable when in wideband (high symbol rate) mode in favor of fixed wideband filters. Additionally, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) can be implemented with digital gain for wideband operation, as well as digital data bit mapping to accommodate industry standard application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) interfaces, such as from a 12 bit ADC core to an 8 bit digital interface.

Abstract: A very small aperture terminal (VSAT) installation tool is provided having the ability to measure cable loss along an interfacility link (IFL) between an outdoor unit and an indoor unit of the VSAT. Radio frequency (RF) signals can be transmitted from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit, where the RF signals are intercepted along the IFL prior to reaching the outdoor unit, and the output power is determined. The determined output power is compared to an expected output power at the indoor unit. The delta between the determined output power and the expected output power can be used to adjust the power of the indoor unit such that the outdoor unit can operate without reaching its compression point.

Abstract: A method for generating a post-produced video from an original video includes the following. For an (i)th one of a plurality of original video segments, a number (M+1) of video data sets respectively from (k×j)th ones of original video frames of the original video segment is generated. A plurality of post-produced video segments are generated, each of which includes the video data sets for a respective one of the original video segments. A user input selects any one of the post-produced video segments. A post-produced video is generated according to the selection indicative of the user input.

Abstract: A very small aperture terminal (VSAT) installation tool is provided having the ability to measure cable loss along an interfacility link (IFL) between an outdoor unit and an indoor unit of the VSAT. Radio frequency (RF) signals can be transmitted from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit, where the RF signals are intercepted along the IFL prior to reaching the outdoor unit, and the output power is determined. The determined output power is compared to an expected output power at the indoor unit. The delta between the determined output power and the expected output power can be used to adjust the power of the indoor unit such that the outdoor unit can operate without reaching its compression point.

Abstract: A very small aperture terminal (VSAT) installation tool is provided having the ability to measure cable loss along an interfacility link (IFL) between an outdoor unit and an indoor unit of the VSAT. Radio frequency (RF) signals can be transmitted from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit, where the RF signals are intercepted along the IFL prior to reaching the outdoor unit, and the output power is determined. The determined output power is compared to an expected output power at the indoor unit. The delta between the determined output power and the expected output power can be used to adjust the power of the indoor unit such that the outdoor unit can operate without reaching its compression point.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide a receiver design capable of both wideband (high symbol rate) and narrowband (low symbol rate) operations requirements without compromising narrowband performance. Moreover, such a receiver design can be very low cost, and eschewing the need for any expensive and/or specialized elements. A receiver configured in accordance with various embodiments utilizes a fully integrated tuner in which narrowband filters are configured to be bypassable when in wideband (high symbol rate) mode in favor of fixed wideband filters. Additionally, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) can be implemented with digital gain for wideband operation, as well as digital data bit mapping to accommodate industry standard application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) interfaces, such as from a 12 bit ADC core to an 8 bit digital interface.

Abstract: A dynamic image capture system includes an image capture device including a storage module, an image capture module for capturing a series of images at a predetermined image capture rate, and a control unit. The control unit includes a processing module for receiving the images from the image capture module, and is operable in one of a standard state, where the processing module stores all the images received from the image capture module in the storage module, and a selective-saving state, where the processing module selects a subgroup of the images from all the images received thereby at an image selection rate of 1/K, where K is an integer not less than one, and stores the subgroup of the images selected thereby in the storage module.

Abstract: An optical system for a projector is provided, including a light source generating laser beams, a transforming sheet, a panel, and a lens set. Laser beams from planar light sources penetrate the transforming sheet and are uniformly transformed to be rectangular beams, acting as light beams from a planar light source. The rectangular laser beams pass through the panel to generate an image which is projected to a screen by the lens set.