Wireless Satellite Terminal Link for Cable-Free Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Providing satellite access to large numbers of users is challenging due to complex and expensive installation and maintenance of user terminal equipment, and the inability to deliver desired performance levels.
Innovation Solution
A satellite terminal system with indoor and outdoor equipment that communicates wirelessly, using wireless power and communications circuits to facilitate easy installation and repositioning, eliminating the need for physical modifications to structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional satellite terminal equipment is installed using physical infrastructure, then reliable satellite communication is achieved, but installation complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The satellite terminal equipment is divided into separate indoor and outdoor units that can be independently installed and configured. The outdoor unit handles satellite signal reception while the indoor unit manages communication with user devices, allowing flexible deployment without complex integrated installations.
Solution Approach 2:
A wireless communication link serves as an intermediary between the outdoor satellite antenna and indoor equipment, eliminating the need for physical cable runs through walls or ceilings. This wireless bridge simplifies installation while maintaining reliable communication paths.
2Use of energy by moving object
If traditional satellite terminal equipment is installed using physical infrastructure, then stable power supply is achieved, but installation cost and structural modification requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Wireless power transfer technology acts as an intermediary to deliver electrical power from indoor sources to outdoor equipment without physical cable connections. This eliminates the need for structural modifications while ensuring stable power supply to satellite terminal components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical electrical connections (cables and connectors requiring physical installation) with wireless power transmission systems. This substitution maintains power supply stability while dramatically simplifying installation procedures and eliminating structural modification requirements.
3Reliability
If fixed physical infrastructure is used for satellite terminals, then performance reliability is maintained, but adaptability to different locations decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The satellite terminal system is designed with dynamic, reconfigurable components that can be easily moved and repositioned. The wireless communication and power transfer capabilities allow the outdoor antenna unit to be relocated to different positions on buildings or structures without requiring new cable installations, maintaining performance reliability while enhancing adaptability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and cost-effective satellite access by allowing easy installation and repositioning of terminal components, maintaining performance through wireless power and communication links.
Implementation Method 1
Wireless communications between the indoor and outdoor equipment are supported using radio-frequency wireless communications circuits and/or optical communications circuits
Implementation Method 2
Power is also conveyed wirelessly between the indoor equipment and the outdoor equipment
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AI summary
A satellite system may have a constellation of communications satellites. Satellite terminal equipment may be used to communicate with the satellite constellation. The satellite terminal equipment may have indoor and outdoor equipment that can communicate wirelessly. Power may be conveyed wirelessly between the indoor equipment and the outdoor equipment. The indoor equipment may include communications circuitry for supporting communications with electronic devices. The outdoor equipment may include satellite communications circuitry. The satellite communications circuitry may include antennas, satellite transceiver circuitry, and modems. Wireless communications between the indoor and outdoor equipment may be supported using radio-frequency wireless communications circuits or optical communications circuits.