SWE-DISH holds US patent for Suitcase

The United States Patent & Trademark office has confirmed that SWE-DISH Satellite Systems holds the unique patent for the invention of the Suitcase satellite terminal with integrated antenna, RF and routing. This establishes that SWE-DISH is the market leader for the design and manufacture of the most compact fully integrated broadband satellite terminals.

The patent (7059149) acknowledges that the fully integrated and sealed satellite communication antenna unit with in-built communication router, RF-converter and RF-signal amplifier is unique to SWE-DISH. By placing sensitive equipment inside the sealed housing the Suitcase is rugged and durable for the most harsh or hostile environments. Full integration also results in the smallest and lightest total terminal package.

Lars Jehrlander, CEO of SWE-DISH, says "The groundbreaking Suitcase was introduced in 2002 and as of today we see several "me too products" following our development of this market segment. Today the Suitcase concept is well established and the US-patent of the Suitcase once again proves its uniqueness. The patent will have a huge impact on existing and future new products and we will continue to secure and further strengthen the position of the Suitcase, not only in the US but also in rest of the world."

With the Suitcase the users e.g. defense, NGOs and broadcasters can easily reach even more remote locations or road-less territories and quickly set-up broadband satellite communication for secure voice, video, data and Internet. The SWE-DISH Suitcase has proven its performance and reliability during many occasions over the past 4 years on defense missions, during the Tsunami relief efforts, after Hurricane Katrina as well breaking news and coverage of major events around the world. It is recognized for its ease-of-use, compactness and small size.

The SWE-DISH Suitcase has now been awarded type approvals from:
- Intelsat (IA097AA0)
- Eutelsat (EA-V042)
- Europe*Star (ES-ME-39)
- Hispasat
- IPStar certificate, Shin Satellite
- AsiaSat type approval
- FCC license
- AMOS-SATCOM
- US patent (7059149)

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SWE-DISH Satellite Systems is a world-leading supplier of mobile satellite communications equipment and related services for broadband applications. The company supplies armed forces, disaster relief organizations and major broadcasters amongst others, with compact and quick-to-air satellite terminals for live transmission of video, data, internet and voice content from anywhere in the world. The customer base includes broadcasters such as CNN and BBC, disaster relief organizations and military organizations such as United Nations, NATO, Danish Defense, the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) and the US Department of Defense. SWE-DISH was established 1994. http://www.swe-dish.com.