17818126. SATELLITE POSITIONING FOR SATELLITE-BASED COMMUNICATIONS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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SATELLITE POSITIONING FOR SATELLITE-BASED COMMUNICATIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kannan Muthuraman of Mission Viejo CA (US)
Francesco Grilli of La Jolla CA (US)
Prashant Kumar Singh of Gautam Budh Nagar (IN)
Ronald Blumstein of San Jose CA (US)
Gurdarshan Singh of Pleasanton CA (US)
SATELLITE POSITIONING FOR SATELLITE-BASED COMMUNICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17818126 titled 'SATELLITE POSITIONING FOR SATELLITE-BASED COMMUNICATIONS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for facilitating pointing of a mobile device at a satellite in a satellite constellation for satellite-based data communication. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- Obtaining historical orbital data of a plurality of satellites in the constellation over a period of time.
- Assigning a reference orbital dataset to corresponding control boxes of a reference grid covering the satellite constellation.
- Mapping the plurality of orbital datasets to the reference grid for an orbital model based on the assignment of the reference orbital dataset.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Satellite-based data communication: This method can be used to improve the pointing accuracy of mobile devices towards satellites in a constellation, enabling better data communication.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Pointing accuracy: By utilizing historical orbital data and mapping it to a reference grid, this method improves the accuracy of pointing mobile devices towards satellites, reducing communication errors.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved data communication: By facilitating accurate pointing of mobile devices at satellites, this method enhances the quality and reliability of satellite-based data communication.
- Efficient use of satellite constellations: The method optimizes the use of satellite constellations by ensuring precise pointing, maximizing the efficiency of data transmission.
Original Abstract Submitted
In some implementations, a method of facilitating pointing of a mobile device at a satellite of a satellite constellation for satellite-based data communication, may comprise obtaining, at a first time point, historical orbital data indicative of orbital movement of a plurality of satellites of a satellite constellation over a period of time. The method may also comprise assigning a reference orbital dataset of the plurality orbital datasets determined at a reference time point to corresponding control boxes of a reference grid covering the satellite constellation, wherein each control box of the reference grid corresponds to a satellite of the satellite constellation. The method may also comprise mapping the plurality orbital datasets to the reference grid for an orbital model based on the assignment of the reference orbital dataset.
