Integrated radio and solar panels

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9871287
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14578003

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A solar panel array structure is used in network communications that comprises at least one support structure configured to support a solar panel array, wherein the at least one support structure comprises a metal portion. The metal portion comprises antenna connections that are configured to allow the metal portion to be used as a radio antenna. In some cases, a radio transceiver is connected to the antenna connections. A separate radio antenna may also be connected to the support structure or to the solar panel array. The radio transceiver may be used to transmit data through a wireless communication network.

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VIVINT INC4931 NORTH 300 WEST PROVO UT 84604

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Achour, Maha Encinitas, US 125 4613

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