Satellite Wireless Bridge Integrating TV and Broadband Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current satellite broadcast systems face limitations in expanding capabilities, such as adding new channels or IRD units, due to cabling constraints and inability to utilize pre-existing household cabling, leading to high costs and reduced flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A system combining a satellite broadcast system with a wireless broadband network, using a satellite receive antenna and a wireless system device with a networking bridge to integrate satellite and wireless signals, enhancing signal strength and throughput through increased antenna gain and efficient modulation schemes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If satellite broadcast systems use traditional cabling infrastructure to add new channels or IRD units, then system reliability is maintained, but device complexity and installation cost increase due to extensive re-cabling requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical cabling system with a wireless communication system. The ODU incorporates a wireless transceiver that communicates with IRDs via wireless signals, eliminating the need for physical cable connections between the ODU and IRDs. This allows new IRD units to be added simply by wireless association rather than physical cabling.
Solution Approach 2:
The ODU is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a satellite signal receiver and a wireless access point. The single ODU unit provides broadcast television signals to multiple IRDs simultaneously through wireless communication, while also providing internet access to connected devices, replacing the need for separate cabling infrastructure.
2Ease of operation
If satellite broadcast systems utilize pre-existing household cabling, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability is reduced due to inability to support wireless broadband integration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges satellite television reception and wireless broadband communication into a single integrated ODU system. The ODU combines satellite signal processing capabilities with wireless transceiver functionality, allowing both services to be delivered through a single device without requiring separate cabling infrastructures.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless communication system acts as an intermediary between the satellite signal source and the end-user devices. Instead of directly cable-connecting satellite signals to multiple IRDs, the ODU receives satellite signals and re-transmits them wirelessly to IRDs and other wireless-capable devices, enabling flexible service delivery.
3Reliability
If multiple feedhorns and cables are used to deliver signals to multiple IRDs, then signal reliability is maintained, but loss of substance increases due to cable material requirements and installation waste
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the physical cable-based signal distribution system with a wireless signal distribution system. The ODU receives satellite signals and wirelessly transmits them to multiple IRDs without requiring physical cable connections, eliminating cable material consumption and installation waste while maintaining signal delivery reliability through wireless communication protocols.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for combining a satellite broadcast system with a wireless system are described. The system comprises a satellite receive antenna and a wireless system device coupled thereto, the wireless system device comprising a wireless network antenna, a wireless radio system coupled to the antenna, a networking bridge coupled to the radio system, and a coaxial networking bridge for coupling a satellite signal on the satellite broadcast system with a wireless signal on the wireless network, wherein the coaxial network bridge enables a device to receive the satellite signal and the wireless signal.