Kymeta granted U.S. patent for multi-beam satellite antenna technology
Kymeta has received a U.S. patent for its multi-beam antenna technology, which enables simultaneous connections to multiple satellites and orbits. The patent enhances connectivity redundancy and data management.
Redmond, Washington – Kymeta, a communications company focused on mobile global connectivity, announced it has been awarded a new U.S. patent for its multi-beam antenna technology by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent strengthens Kymeta's ability to enable simultaneous, multi-orbit satellite connectivity, enhancing redundancy and data management.
The newly issued patent, U.S. Patent 11,063,661 B2, granted in July 2021, allows a single flat-panel, electronically steered antenna to create two distinct, independent transmit/receive beams concurrently. This technology enables, for example, maintaining a connection to two low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites or simultaneously to one geostationary (GEO) and one LEO satellite.
Kymeta states the technology is critical for end-users requiring simultaneous connectivity across two or more communication channels. It also offers automatic traffic hand-off capabilities, optimized data routing, and an improved user experience for mobile applications.
This new patent adds to Kymeta's existing portfolio, which includes over 140 granted U.S. and international patents and licenses since its inception in 2012. The company continues to focus on strengthening its technological leadership through innovation.