High frequency aggregation node with swappable lenses
AssigneeStarry, Inc.
InventorsJoseph Thaddeus Lipowski, Volkan Efe, Lyda T. Sallaway, Peter M. Nielsen
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Abstract
A high frequency data network access system includes an aggregation node comprising at least one phased array antenna and a changeable lens for the antenna to modify its sweep arc. The lenses preferably have a continuous cross section along a vertical axis. A mounting system can also be used for mounting the lens over phased array antenna. The mounting system can comprise a housing piece and a retaining ring for holding the lens over phased array antenna.
Claims17
An aggregation node for an access network, comprising:
- at least one phased array antenna;
- and
- a lens for the antenna to modify its sweep arc.
A method for configuring an aggregation node for an access network, comprising:
- establishing wireless internet service provider handoffs to endpoint nodes with at least one phased array antenna;
- and
- adapting a sweep arc of the antenna with a lens.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.