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Wireless interface for electronic devices located in enclosed spaces

Patent 6483865 Issued on November 19, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject April 13, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Assignee

Application

No. 548698 filed on 04/13/2000

US Classes:

375/130SPREAD SPECTRUM

Examiners

Primary: Tse, Young T.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 0457379 EP. 11/24/1991
  • 2773931 FR. 07/24/1999

International Class

H04B 007/185

Abstract

A wireless communication system for transmitting and receiving radio frequency (RF) signals inside an enclosure such as a hull of a torpedo, autonomous underwater vehicle, or aircraft, an automotive body, or a test equipment enclosure. The wireless communication system employs low power, low frequency, spread spectrum signals to reduce multi-path transmission and reception problems inside the enclosure. The wireless communication system includes first and second electronic devices located in the enclosure. A first transmitter/receiver is connected to the first electronic device. The first transmitter/receiver transmits spread spectrum signals generated by the first electronic device and receives spread spectrum signals. A second transmitter/receiver is connected to the second electronic device. The second transmitter/receiver transmits spread spectrum signals generated by the second electronic device and receives spread spectrum signals. The first and second transmitter/receivers operate above a thermal noise threshold of the first and second transmitter/receivers and below electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) standards. If the enclosure includes walls which separate the enclosure into multiple sections and the enclosure is metallic, apertures filled with a dielectric material and a dipole penetrator antennas can be employed to reduce attenuation.

Other References

  • RTCA, Inc.; "RTCA/DO-160D--Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment"; Jul. 12, 1996
  • Prof. Randy H. Katz; "CS 294-7: Digital Modulation"; University of California, Berkeley; 1996
  • R.T. Beierle; "Mechanical Slot Design Guidelines for EMI"; Hughes Aircraft Company; 1996
  • "Understanding the FCC Regulations for Low-Power, Non-Licensed Transmitters"; Federal Communications Commision, Office of Engineering and Technology; OET Bulletin No. 63, Oct. 199
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