Upstream resource optimization

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Phunkulh, Bob A (Department: 2477)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Repeater

C370S468000, C370S330000, C455S012100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07995515

ABSTRACT:
Systems, methods, and devices are described for scheduling and mapping upstream communications in a satellite communications system. The disclosure includes various channelization and frequency hopping techniques. A gateway is described to perform novel allocation of time slots on upstream frequency channels to allow frequency hopping. A subscriber terminal may perform frequency hopping according to the allocation, and the range may be limited to the transition range of a digitally controlled oscillator unit at the subscriber terminal. A gateway is described to allocate time slots on different upstream frequency channels in a prioritized manner. Subscriber terminals may receive the allocation, and then control the assignment of their upstream traffic to the time slots.

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