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| 20090058397 | Apparatus for Verifying a Low Noise Block Output Voltage - The present invention relates to system diagnostic circuitry for antenna systems with active antenna components. More specifically, the present invention discloses an apparatus comprising a connection between an antenna and a power supply conducting a first DC voltage, a source of a pulse width modulated signal, a lowpass filter for converting the pulse width modulated signal to a second DC voltage, and a comparator for comparing the first DC voltage and the second DC voltage and generating an output signal responsive to the difference between the first DC voltage and the second DC voltage. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090124229 | Adaptive Impedance for LNB Power Supply Output in Dependence on Communication Mode/Protocol - A method for selecting antenna configurations in a satellite receiving system, the method comprising: selecting antenna configurations using a first mode of operation wherein frequency shift keying (“FSK”) of a frequency is implemented, or a second mode of operation wherein a DC level is implemented, and adaptively controlling a capacitor to condition a signal while the second mode is in use and removing the effects of the capacitor while the first mode is in use. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090125970 | Satellite LNB Power Supply Adaptive Load - A method of processing an LNB power supply output signal comprising providing an LNB selection signal to select a first of the plurality of LNB signals as the input signal, superimposing a tone onto the LNB selection signal to select a second of the plurality of LNB signals as the input signal, providing a first transponder selection voltage to select a first set of transponders within the input signal, providing a second transponder selection voltage to select a second set of transponders within the input signal, and activating an adaptive load to preserve the tone if the second of the plurality of LNB signals is selected. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090219654 | Two Level Current Limiting Power Supply System - A two level current limiting power supply system is capable of reducing thermal stress during current overload conditions. According to an exemplary embodiment, the power supply system includes a measurement device for measuring a current supplied to a load, and a processor for disabling the current to the load for a first disable period if the current exceeds a first threshold for a first test period, and for disabling the current to the load for a second disable period if the current exceeds a second threshold for a second test period. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100053836 | TWO STAGE SURGE PROTECTION FOR SINGLE WIRE MULTI SWITCH TRANSCEIVER - An architecture for protecting circuitry used for signal communications between a frequency translation module ( | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100071009 | SIX PORT LINEAR NETWORK SINGLE WIRE MULTI SWITCH TRANSCEIVER - A fluid sensor comprises a sensor housing ( | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100103580 | FREQUENCY TRANSLATION MODULE PROTECTION CIRCUIT - An architecture for protecting circuitry used for signal communications between a frequency translation module and a decoder from transient voltage surges. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first signal path between a transmission line and a first reference potential for conducting negative voltage surges between said transmission line and said first reference potential, comprising a first diode and a first clamping diode, wherein a second reference potential is coupled to a junction of the first diode and the first clamping diode, and a second signal path between the transmission line and the first reference potential, comprising a second diode and a second clamping diode for conducting positive voltage surges between said transmission line and said first reference potential, wherein a second reference potential is coupled to a junction of the second diode and the second clamping diode. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100105318 | FREQUENCY TRANSLATION MODULE INTERFACE - An architecture and protocol enables signal communications between either a frequency translation module and a decoder within a dwelling, or between an antenna and a decoder within a dwelling. According to an exemplary embodiment, the decoder comprises a switch | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110151769 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SIGNAL TRANSMISSION FOR MULTIPLE DEVICES - A method is capable of controlling signal transmission for multiple electronic devices in a system such as a satellite distribution system. According to an exemplary embodiment, the method includes steps of receiving a signal indicating a request from a device, changing an operating state of a signal source to be compatible with an operation of the device in response to the signal, and providing a signal path between the device and the signal source in response to the signal. | 06-23-2011 |
