Gogo’s patented dynamic satellite load balancing system optimizes in-flight connectivity by distributing data connections among aircraft based on geographic location and direction. The system adjusts parameters impacting connectivity to relieve saturation conditions on satellite beams, ensuring continual load balance. GlobalData’s report on Gogo gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Gogo, Satellite communication link adaptation was a key innovation area identified from patents. Gogo's grant share as of January 2024 was 60%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Dynamic satellite load balancing system for in-flight aircraft
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11877186B2) outlines a method and system for managing in-flight connectivity among a group of aircraft by projecting a balanced load among satellite data connections based on geographic locations, directions, and distribution rules. The method involves determining adjustments to parameters impacting connectivity to satellites and transmitting these adjustments to selected aircraft over time to maintain load balance. The parameters stored on each aircraft change based on expected future positions, including a satellite beam blacklist to help aircraft select the appropriate satellite beam for connection. The system includes a satellite beam load saturation mitigator with computer-executable instructions to project a balanced load, determine adjustments, and transmit them to maintain load balance among the group of in-flight aircraft.
The patent also includes additional claims related to projecting load based on satellite load levels, characteristics of satellite connectivity reported by aircraft, distribution rules for communication loads, adjustments based on aircraft proximity to satellite beams, and updating heuristics information based on quality of service data or satellite beam topology data. The system further includes features like transmitting adjustments to cause aircraft to utilize specific satellite beams and continually updating load balance based on heuristics information. Overall, the patent aims to optimize in-flight connectivity by efficiently distributing communication loads among satellites and aircraft in a group, ensuring a seamless and balanced connectivity experience for passengers and crew during flights.
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