Elevated communication hub and method of operation therefor

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1996-12-30

2000-11-21

Ton, Dang

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Repeater

H04J 306

Patent

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061513083

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for communicating between wireless communication devices (120, 131, 140) uses a high-altitude communication platform (110) to provide an interface between the devices. The platform (110) enables multiple signals from multiple sources to be combined into one signal which is sent to a ground device (120). The ground device (120) can send a combined signal to the platform (110) which the platform (110) can then separate and send to multiple destinations. The platform (110) can be used as a bridge between satellites (1310, 1312) which are incapable of direct communication, thus enabling a fully connected network to exist without full coverage from satellites.

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