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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8184059 | Systems and methods for powering a gimbal mounted device Gimbal power systems and methods are operable to provide power to a device attached to the gimbal. An exemplary embodiment is configured to rotate a rotational member of the gimbal system about an axis, wherein a stator of a rotary power transformer affixed to the r... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8174456 | Control system and method for reducing directional error of antenna with biaxial gimbal structure An antenna pointing control apparatus and method that reduce a pointing error of an antenna having a two-axis gimbal structure. An antenna installed on a ship hull is controlled to point toward a satellite by an antenna pointing control apparatus having a two-axis m... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8149176 | Device and method for controlling a satellite tracking antenna A device for controlling a satellite tracking antenna. An azimuth drive is configured to impart an azimuthal rotational motion to the antenna about an azimuth axis. An elevation axis drive is configured to impart a rotational motion to the antenna about an elevation... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8120541 | Antenna system for tracking satellite Provided is an antenna system for tracking a satellite which includes a fixed body and a rotating body. The antenna system includes a transmitting/receiving unit having a transmitting channel and a receiving channel for signal power, a driving unit for enabling mech... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8085212 | Reconfigurable radiant array antenna The invention relates to a reconfigurable reflecting array antenna comprising a subset of patterns capable of radiating signals emitted in a given direction and means of loading and placing said radiating arrays to place one of them in a chosen emitting position, ch... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8085211 | Single drive variable azimuth and beam tilt antenna for wireless network An antenna array employing a combined azimuth and elevation beam angle adjustment electromechanical system is disclosed. The system employs a dual purpose remotely controllable actuator. The actuator is used to adjust azimuth angle of the antenna array and radiation... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8068062 | Portable antenna positioner apparatus and method A low power, lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in communicating with geostationary, geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite. By collapsing, invention may be easily carried or shipped in a compact container. May be used in remote loc... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8059048 | Rotating antenna steering mount An antenna steering mount includes two basic building blocks which are joined together to form any of the known steering-axis combinations. Each block includes a cylinder cut at an angle to form a cylindrical wedge. The wedges are joined together by bearings at thei... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7889144 | Portable antenna positioner apparatus and method A low power, lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in communicating with geostationary, geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite. By collapsing, invention may be easily carried or shipped in a compact container. May be used in remote loc... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7859475 | Antenna positioning system An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members a... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7812776 | Remote control device for controlling the angle of inclination of the radiation diagram on an antenna The device permits remote actuation on the slope angle of an antenna consisting of two units, one electric and one mechanical, physically separated and connected forming a single arrangement, in which each of the units is provided with its own casing. The mechanical... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7764243 | Antenna positioning system An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members a... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7750863 | Broadband communication system for mobile users in a satellite-based network A satellite-based communications system operating at high data rates includes a plurality of satellites each having uplink and downlink antennas for transmitting and receiving a plurality of signals utilizing a plurality of spot beams to and from a plurality of cove... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7679573 | Enclosed mobile/transportable motorized antenna system An enclosed satellite antenna system can include a generally rigid enclosure defining a volume that is configured to enable both manual transportability of the satellite antenna system and automated operation of the satellite antenna system without a substantial cha... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7636068 | Antenna beam controlling system for cellular communication An antenna beam controlling system (ABCS) for use in cellular communication systems. The ABCS allows the antenna's horizontal beam direction and horizontal beam width to be remotely adjusted for optimum reception and transmission. The ABCS, in its basic design, is c... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7595764 | Enclosed mobile/transportable satellite antenna system An enclosed satellite antenna system can include a generally rigid enclosure defining a volume that is configured to enable both manual transportability of the satellite antenna system and automated operation of the satellite antenna system without a substantial cha... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7463206 | Antenna A self-stabilizing antenna is pivotable about an axis of elevation, a cross-level axis and an azimuth axis. The antenna comprises an antenna member (1) for transfer of signals between said antenna member and a satellite, and a frame member (6) on which... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7446723 | Linear actuator Disclosed is a linear actuator, including: a screw unit rotatably driven by a driving motor; a nut unit screwed to the screw unit; a slider attached to the nut unit, in which the slider and the nut unit move linearly by the rotation of the screw unit; a guide restri... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7432868 | Portable antenna positioner apparatus and method A low power, lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in communicating with geostationary, geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite. By collapsing, invention may be easily carried or shipped in a compact container. May be used in remote loc... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7423602 | Multiple-point to multiple-point communication system Methods and apparatus for a high speed wireless communication system are disclosed. The high speed wireless links are accomplished using relatively narrow beams ( | 09/09/2008 |
| 7398049 | Wireless local loop antenna A wireless local loop system is provided that includes a wireless base station that communicates with a subscriber station via a wireless link. The wireless link can carry a voice service, such as telephone calls, or a data service, such as internet browsing. The su... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7372412 | Transceiver-integrated antenna The transceiver-integrated antenna includes an antenna element, a ground plate for grounding the antenna element, and a transceiver configured to transmit and receive radio signals through the antenna element. The transceiver is housed in a recess formed in the grou... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7369097 | Collapsible tripod mount for a dish antenna assembly A collapsible tripod mount for a portable dish antenna assembly. The assembly includes a dish member and a post member extending downwardly from it. The tripod includes three legs selectively lockable in an open position to support the dish antenna assembly and a co... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7358909 | Motorized, retractable antenna system for recreational and similar vehicles A motorized, retractable antenna system for a recreational or similar vehicle. The antenna system includes an antenna head pivotally mounted to a support arrangement for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis between retracted and raised position. The suppor... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7339540 | Sparse and virtual array processing for rolling axle array system A radar signal processing system comprises a processor that determines a respective position of each of a plurality of radiating elements included in a radar array. Each radiating element has a respectively different motion vector from every other one of the plurali... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7339549 | Universal mounting assembly A universal mounting assembly that can be attached to both a cylindrical surface and a planar surface is provided according to embodiments of the present invention. The universal mounting assembly includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a spacer. Both the top plat... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7339520 | Phased array terminal for equatorial satellite constellations A low cost and low profile antenna for commercial use, either in a fixed or mobile condition is disclosed. The antenna has a generally flat circular plate that rotates to seam the azimuth direction. A plurality of radiation elements are positioned on the surface of ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336242 | Antenna system including transverse swing arms and associated methods An antenna system may include a base having an opening therein, and a plurality of swing arms each having a concave elongate shape and opposing ends pivotally connected to the base to permit a swinging motion within the opening of the base. The swing arms may be tra... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7333066 | Antenna beam controlling system for cellular communication An antenna beam controlling system (ABCS) for use in cellular communication systems. The ABCS allows the antenna's horizontal beam direction and horizontal beam width to be remotely adjusted for optimum reception and transmission. The ABCS, in its basic design, is c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7324056 | Broadband communication system for mobile users in a satellite-based network A satellite-based communications system operating at high data rates includes a plurality of satellites each having uplink and downlink antennas for transmitting and receiving a plurality of signals utilizing a plurality of spot beams to and from a plurality of cove... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7298342 | Antenna positioner system A three-axis antenna positioner has an X-Y over azimuth configuration, and includes an azimuth drive assembly, an X-axis drive assembly, and a Y-axis drive assembly. Each drive assembly is independently operable. The azimuth drive assembly imparts 540° azimuthal ro... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7265728 | Method for automatically adjusting antenna and system thereof A method for automatically adjusting an antenna and the system thereof are provided. The method includes driving the motor to rotate the antenna at first, so as to receive multiple first digital signals and record the position corresponding to the multiple first dig... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7259724 | Antenna positioner system with dual operational mode A controller is configured to operate an antenna positioner, which positions an antenna to track a moving object during a pass, in dual operational modes. The controller determines a maximum expected elevation angle during the pass. The controller de-activates the a... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256748 | Gravity drive for a rolling radar array An azimuth drive for a radar array comprises at least one circular track mounted to a wheel on which the radar array is mounted. A motor is coupled to the at least one circular track and capable of moving along the track in the tangential direction, to relocate the ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7245262 | Antenna beam controlling system for cellular communication An antenna beam controlling system (ABCS) for use in cellular communication systems. The ABCS allows the antenna's horizontal beam direction and horizontal beam width to be remotely adjusted for optimum reception and transmission. The ABCS, in its basic design, is c... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7230581 | Nomadic storable satellite antenna system An elevation mechanism for a satellite antenna system allows the antenna to be moved between a deployed position and a stowed position. The elevation mechanism includes a lift bar driven by a motor having one end pivotally connected to the back of the antenna and a ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228028 | Optical fiber link A system comprises at least one optical fiber that revolves around an axis when an array assembly that includes a radar array revolves around the axis. The optical fiber receives a light pattern that specifies information from the array assembly. A stationary device... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7227508 | Vehicle mounted satellite antenna embedded within moonroof or sunroof The present invention relates to a vehicle mountable satellite antenna as defined in the claims which is operable while the vehicle is in motion. The satellite antenna of the present invention can be installed on top of (or embedded into) the roof of a vehicle. The ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7227505 | Antenna beam controlling system for cellular communication An antenna beam controlling system (ABCS) for use in cellular communication systems. The ABCS allows the antenna's horizontal beam direction and horizontal beam width to be remotely adjusted for optimum reception and transmission. The ABCS, in its basic design, is c... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219590 | Method for positioning a body along continuous-range inclination and rotation angles In a system for controlling the inclination angle and rotation angle of a body, a rotary actuator is coupled to a base. A pivot actuator is coupled to an output shaft of the rotary actuator. The rotary actuator controls the angular position of the pivot actuator. A ... | 05/22/2007 |
