Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including antenna orientation
Reexamination Certificate
2010-02-12
2010-12-21
Tarcza, Thomas H (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including antenna orientation
C343S757000, C725S072000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07855680
ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus and system for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration. A method in accordance with the present invention comprises aligning the reflector in azimuth and elevation with a first signal transmitted by a first satellite in the satellite configuration, and aligning the reflector in tilt with a second signal transmitted by a second satellite in the satellite configuration, wherein aligning the reflector in azimuth and elevation with the first signal and in tilt with the second signal aligns the reflector with at least a third signal transmitted from a third satellite.
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Frye Mike A.
Ho Kesse
Norin John L.
Stroes Gustave
Mull Fred H
Tarcza Thomas H
The DIRECTV Group Inc.
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