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United States Patent 7,620,365
Hoffmann , et al. November 17, 2009

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Internet based digital satellite radio system and associated methods for providing indoor reception


Abstract
A digital satellite radio system includes a content server for providing digital satellite radio channels, a satellite for broadcasting the digital satellite radio channels, and a terrestrial repeater for broadcasting the digital satellite radio channels. A micro-repeater receives a selected digital satellite radio channel from the content server via the Internet while not receiving unselected digital satellite radio channels, and wirelessly broadcasts the selected digital satellite radio channel in a different waveform as used by the terrestrial repeater but using a same physical layer. A digital satellite radio unit receives the selected digital satellite radio channel from the micro-repeater while not receiving the unselected digital satellite radio channels.


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Inventors: Hoffmann; John E. (Indialantic, FL), Gorsuch; Thomas E. (Merritt Island, FL)
Assignee: InterDigital Technology Corporation (Wilmington, DE)

Appl. No.: 11/215,148
Filed: August 30, 2005

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Current U.S. Class: 455/12.1 ; 370/315; 370/316; 455/11.1; 455/13.1
Current International Class: H04B 7/185 (20060101)
Field of Search: 455/3.02,3.05,427,12.1,3.01,11.1,13.1 370/315,316