Patent ID: 7782811
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. A satellite communications method, comprising: a. transmitting a message on a first of a plurality of forward slots on a forward satellite link, said transmitted message communicating an inquiry to a first and a second mobile terminal; b. receiving a first response from said first mobile terminal, said first response being carried on a first return slot on a first return satellite link, said first return slot being offset from said first forward slot on said forward satellite link by a delay period, said first response including first information generated by said first mobile terminal in response to said inquiry; and c. receiving a second response from said second mobile terminal, said second response being carried on a second return slot on a second return satellite link different from said first return satellite link, said second return slot being offset from said first forward slot on said forward satellite link by said delay period, said second response including second information generated by said second mobile terminal in response to said inquiry.