Patent ID: 7075491
Filing Date: 2006-07-11
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. A method for receiving a satellite radio broadcast in the S or L satellite bands, the method comprising steps of: providing a primary antenna packaged to be worn on an area of a person, the primary antenna being configured to receive S or L band satellite radio broadcast signals in a pattern covering a substantial but incomplete portion of the azimuthal direction and to exhibit coverage falling with the range of about 20 to 60 degrees of vertical elevation; providing a supplemental antenna packaged to be worn on another area of a person, the supplemental antenna being configured to receive S or L band satellite radio broadcast signals in a pattern covering the incomplete portion of the azimuthal direction and to exhibit coverage falling with the range of about 20 to 60 degrees of vertical elevation; and controlling signals from the primary and supplemental antennas to permit decoding of the S or L band satellite radio broadcast signals.