EchoStar has been granted a patent for systems and methods that prioritize network resources in aeronautical satellite networks. The technology determines network utilization by aircraft in a beam, allocating bandwidth based on service priority factors like altitude. This innovation aims to optimize network capacity in the aerospace industry. GlobalData’s report on EchoStar 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 EchoStar, was a key innovation area identified from patents. EchoStar's grant share as of February 2024 was 62%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Prioritization of network resources in aeronautical satellite network system
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11924872B2) discloses a method and system for prioritization in an aeronautical satellite network system. The method involves determining network utilization of a beam by multiple aircraft, comparing demand to capacity, and using altitude data to establish a service priority factor. When demand exceeds capacity, network bandwidth is shared based on this factor, which considers the altitude of the aircraft. Additionally, the system includes a terrestrial gateway, a mobility network access point, and an aggregator to manage network resources and prioritize services based on altitude and capacity utilization within the beam.
Furthermore, the system incorporates network IP processors to limit bandwidth to individual aircraft based on the service priority factor. The service priority factor can be a step function or a linear function, depending on altitude and capacity utilization. In cases where demand is lower than capacity, the entire bandwidth is allocated to each aircraft. The system aims to efficiently distribute network resources among aircraft in the satellite network, ensuring optimal utilization and prioritization based on altitude and capacity factors. The patent also introduces the concept of a weighting factor to effectively share bandwidth among multiple aircraft, enhancing the overall efficiency and performance of the aeronautical satellite network system.
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