IP Library Granted Patent US 7,593,691
Granted Patent B2
US 7,593,691 · App. 11/683,766 · Granted Sep 22, 2009

Systems and methods for controlling a level of interference to a wireless receiver responsive to a power level associated with a wireless transmitter

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Patent No.
US 7,593,691
App. No.
11/683,766
Granted
Sep 22, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

A level of interference to a wireless receiver may be controlled by determining a set of frequencies to be assigned to a wireless transmitter, responsive to a power level associated with the wireless transmitter. The set of frequencies is then assigned to the wireless transmitter. Related systems, methods and devices are described.

Claims (20)

1. A method of controlling a level of interference to a wireless receiver, the method comprising:

determining a set of frequencies to be assigned to a wireless transmitter responsive to a power level associated with the wireless transmitter; and

assigning the set of frequencies to the wireless transmitter;

wherein determining comprises increasing a frequency distance between the set of frequencies and a band of frequencies used for reception by the wireless receiver as the power level increases; and

wherein determining further comprises decreasing a frequency distance between the set of frequencies and a band of frequencies used for reception by the wireless receiver as the power level decreases.

2. A method according to claim 1 wherein increasing comprises monotonically increasing a frequency distance between the set of frequencies and the band of frequencies used for reception by the wireless receiver as the power level increases.

3. A method according to claim 1 wherein decreasing comprises monotonically decreasing a frequency distance between the set of frequencies and a band of frequencies used for reception by the wireless receiver as the power level decreases.

4. A method according to claim 1 wherein the set of frequencies is in a satellite band of frequencies.

5. A method according to claim 1 wherein the wireless receiver is a wireless transceiver and wherein determining is further responsive to a detection of a signal from the wireless transceiver.

6. A method according to claim 5 wherein the detection is performed by a base station serving the wireless transmitter.

7. A system for controlling a level of interference to a wireless receiver, the system comprising:

a wireless transmitter; and

a controller that is configured to determine a set of frequencies to be assigned to a wireless transmitter responsive to a power level associated with the wireless transmitter;

wherein the controller is further configured to increase a frequency distance between the set of frequencies and a band of frequencies used for reception by the wireless receiver as the power level increases; and

wherein the controller is still further configured to decrease a frequency distance between the set of frequencies and a band of frequencies used for reception by the wireless receiver as the power level decreases.

8. A system according to claim 7 wherein the controller is configured to monotonically increase a frequency distance between the set of frequencies and a band of frequencies used for reception by the wireless receiver as the power level increases.

9. A system according to claim 7 wherein the controller is configured to monotonically decrease a frequency distance between the set of frequencies and a band of frequencies used for reception by the wireless receiver as the power level decreases.

10. A system according to claim 7 wherein the set of frequencies is in a satellite band of frequencies.

11. A system according to claim 7 wherein the wireless receiver is a wireless transceiver and wherein the controller is further configured to determine the set of frequencies responsive to a detection of a signal from the wireless transceiver.

12. A system according to claim 11 wherein the detection is performed by a base station serving the wireless transmitter.

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ASSIGNMENT OF AND AMENDMENT TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENTS Recorded Dec 13, 2024
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; LIGADO NETWORKS LLC; ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
To: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR COLLATERAL AGENT
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U.S. ASSIGNMENT OF AND AMENDMENT TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENTS Recorded Mar 3, 2023
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS EXISTING COLLATERAL AGENT
To: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR COLLATERAL AGENT
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 28, 2022
From: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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SECOND LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 30, 2020
From: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
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FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 30, 2020
From: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
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U.S. ASSIGNMENT OF AND AMENDMENT TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 26, 2020
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC; LIGADO NETWORKS LLC; ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 26, 2020
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
To: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 26, 2020
From: CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC
To: LIGADO NETWORKS LLC; ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
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ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 22, 2020
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 11, 2020
From: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
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SECURITY AGREEMENT (FIRST LIEN) Recorded Jan 22, 2016
From: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
Reel/Frame 037573/0939 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT (SECOND LIEN) Recorded Jan 22, 2016
From: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
Reel/Frame 037573/0963 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 14, 2011
From: LIGHTSQUARED LP; ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC; LIGHTSQUARED INC. OF VIRGINIA; LIGHTSQUARED SUBSIDIARY LLC
To: WILMINGTON TRUST FSB, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
Reel/Frame 026438/0603 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 12, 2010
From: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
To: WILMINGTON TRUST FSB, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
Reel/Frame 025126/0120 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 7, 2010
From: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC; LIGHTSQUARED LP; LIGHTSQUARED FINANCE CO.
Reel/Frame 025105/0605 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 18, 2008
From: MSV FINANCE CO.; MOBILE SATELLITE VENTURES LP
To: BANK OF NEW YORK, THE
Reel/Frame 020831/0189 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 27, 2007
From: MOBILE SATELLITE VENTURES, LP
To: ATC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Reel/Frame 019070/0947 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 8, 2007
From: KARABINIS, PETER D.
To: MOBILE SATELLITE VENTURES, LP
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