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Burst synchronization method and apparatus

Assignee: International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
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Filing: 1968-10-30
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-10-30
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Abstract

Abstract IN A SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM OPERATING IN A TIME DIVISION MULTIPLE ACCESS MODE THE BURST TRANSMIT TIME AT EACH STATION IS VARIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PREDICTED PHASE ERROR. THE PREDICTED PHASE ERROR IS BASED ON PAST PHASE ERRORS, WHICH, OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME INDICATE THE SUBSTANTIALLY LINEAR MOVEMENT OF THE SATELLITE AND THE SUBSTANTIALLY LINEAR VARIATION OF THE PHASE ERROR.

Inventors

  • 👤 Leonard S Golding

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Last Synchronized 2026-10-24 13:15
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B7/00; H04B7/14; H04B7/15; H04B7/204; H04B7/212; H04B7/2125; H04B7/2126

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-02-22 1974-08-24 1975-02-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-02-22 1978-08-24 1979-02-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-02-22 1982-08-24 1983-02-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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