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Satellite based acknowledge-back paging system
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1993-12-02
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Granted: 1995-04-04
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Expires: 2013-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A satellite based paging communication system includes at least one satellite that communicates paging information to at least one terrestrial receiver some of which transmit an acknowledge signal so that message reception may be verified and satellite traffic controlled.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Schwendeman
- 👤 William J. Kuznicki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:33
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B7/00; H04B7/14; H04B7/15; H04B7/185; H04W; H04W88/00; H04W88/18; H04W88/185; H04B7/1853; H04B7/18567; Y; Y02; Y02D; Y02D30/00; Y02D30/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A paging communication system, comprising: satellite based communication means for communicating paging information to at least one of a plurality of selective call receivers; the plurality of selective call receivers, wherein the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers receives the paging information from the satellite based communication means, and the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers includes means for acknowledging receipt of the paging information via the satellite based communication means; control means for communicating with the satellite based communication means and for determining where to deliver the paging information and whether to await acknowledgment thereof and for determining operational parameters for delivery of the paging information to the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers, wherein the control means operates responsive to the acknowledgment of the paging information to re-direct the paging information to another area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A paging communication system, comprising: satellite based communication means for communicating paging information to at least one of a plurality of selective call receivers; the plurality of selective call receivers, wherein the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers receives the paging information from the satellite based communication means, and the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers includes means for acknowledging receipt of the paging information via the satellite based communication means; control means for communicating with the satellite based communication means and for determining where to deliver the paging information and whether to await acknowledgment thereof and for determining operational parameters for delivery of the paging information to the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers, wherein the control means operates responsive to the acknowledgment of the paging information to re-direct the paging information to another area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the satellite based communication means comprises a plurality of satellites arranged in a satellite network orbiting a celestial body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the satellite based communication means adapts at least a paging communication protocol in response to determination by the control means that the paging communication protocol is at least a portion of the operational parameters for delivery of the paging information.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the satellite based communication means adapts at least a paging communication frequency in response to determination by the control means that the paging communication frequency is at least a portion of the operational parameters for delivery of the paging information.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the control means includes a memory means for storing at least operational parameter information representing a preferred paging area for at least some of the plurality of selective call receivers operative in the system.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the control means includes a memory means for storing at least operational parameter information representing a preferred paging frequency for at least some of the plurality of selective call receivers operative in the system.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the control means includes a memory means for storing at least operational parameter information representing a preferred paging protocol for at least some of the plurality of selective call receivers operative in the system.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the control means includes a memory means for storing at least operational parameter information representing a current location for at least some of the plurality of selective call receivers operative in the system.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the control means determines where to deliver the paging information and operational parameters for delivery of the paging information to the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers in accordance with operational parameter information stored within a memory means thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 1, which includes a terrestrial based communication means for communicating paging information received from the satellite based communication means to the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers designated to receive the paging information.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The system of claim 10, wherein the terrestrial based communication means includes means for converting the paging information received from the satellite based communication means to accommodate the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers designated to receive the paging information.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 10, wherein the terrestrial based communication means is coupled to contemporary paging communication equipment.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 10, wherein the plurality of selective call receivers operate to monitor the terrestrial based communication means and the satellite based communication means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
137 words
A paging communication system, comprising: satellite based communication means for communicating paging information to at least one of a plurality of selective call receivers; the plurality of selective call receivers, wherein the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers receives the paging information from the satellite based communication means, and wherein the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers includes means for generating an acknowledge signal to acknowledge receipt of the paging information via the satellite based communication means; and control means for determining where to deliver the paging information and operational parameters for delivery of the paging information to the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers, the control means being operably responsive to the acknowledge signal to control transmitting power of the satellite based communication means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
137 words
A paging communication system, comprising: satellite based communication means for communicating paging information to at least one of a plurality of selective call receivers; the plurality of selective call receivers, wherein the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers receives the paging information from the satellite based communication means, and wherein the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers includes means for generating an acknowledge signal to acknowledge receipt of the paging information via the satellite based communication means; and control means for determining where to deliver the paging information and operational parameters for delivery of the paging information to the at least one of the plurality of selective call receivers, the control means being operably responsive to the acknowledge signal to control transmitting power of the satellite based communication means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
133 words
A paging communication system, comprising: a plurality of terrestrial receivers, wherein at least one of the plurality of terrestrial receivers acknowledges receipt of paging information from at least one satellite or at least one terrestrial station; the at least one terrestrial station communicating the paging information with the at least one satellite; the at least one satellite communicating the paging information to at least one control station and the at least one terrestrial station, and further directly transmitting the paging information to the at least one of the plurality of terrestrial receivers; and the at least one control station determining where to deliver the paging information and whether to expect acknowledgment thereof, and determining operational parameters for delivery of the paging information to the at least one of the plurality of terrestrial receivers.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
133 words
A paging communication system, comprising: a plurality of terrestrial receivers, wherein at least one of the plurality of terrestrial receivers acknowledges receipt of paging information from at least one satellite or at least one terrestrial station; the at least one terrestrial station communicating the paging information with the at least one satellite; the at least one satellite communicating the paging information to at least one control station and the at least one terrestrial station, and further directly transmitting the paging information to the at least one of the plurality of terrestrial receivers; and the at least one control station determining where to deliver the paging information and whether to expect acknowledgment thereof, and determining operational parameters for delivery of the paging information to the at least one of the plurality of terrestrial receivers.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
179 words
A method for providing a message to at least one selective call receiver in one or more areas on a celestial body, comprising the steps of: at a control station: (a) receiving the message; (b) determining where to deliver and whether to expect acknowledgment of the message and determining operational parameters for delivery of the message; (c) transmitting the message to at least one satellite orbiting the celestial body; (d) receiving an information signal from the at least one satellite; and (e) processing the information signal to determine the location of the at least one selective call receiver; at the at least one satellite: (a) receiving the message from the control station; (b) determining whether to transmit the message toward the celestial body or another satellite; (c) transmitting the message in accordance with the determination of step (b); (d) receiving an acknowledge signal; and (e) informing the control station that the message was acknowledged by transmitting the information signal; and in the at least one selective call receiver: (a) receiving the message; and (b) acknowledging receipt of the message.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
179 words
A method for providing a message to at least one selective call receiver in one or more areas on a celestial body, comprising the steps of: at a control station: (a) receiving the message; (b) determining where to deliver and whether to expect acknowledgment of the message and determining operational parameters for delivery of the message; (c) transmitting the message to at least one satellite orbiting the celestial body; (d) receiving an information signal from the at least one satellite; and (e) processing the information signal to determine the location of the at least one selective call receiver; at the at least one satellite: (a) receiving the message from the control station; (b) determining whether to transmit the message toward the celestial body or another satellite; (c) transmitting the message in accordance with the determination of step (b); (d) receiving an acknowledge signal; and (e) informing the control station that the message was acknowledged by transmitting the information signal; and in the at least one selective call receiver: (a) receiving the message; and (b) acknowledging receipt of the message.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 16, which includes at the at least one satellite the step of re-transmitting the message if an acknowledge signal is not received and the control station has determined to expect an acknowledge signal.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 16, wherein at the at least one satellite the step of (c) transmitting further comprises transmitting the message toward the celestial body at high power when the at least one selective call receiver resides in a metropolitan area.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 16, wherein at the at least one satellite the step of (c) transmitting further comprises transmitting the message toward the celestial body at low power when the at least one selective call receiver resides in a rural area.
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