Patents Assigned to ETS-LINDGREN
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Patent number: 10009122Abstract: A method and system for measuring a device under test are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of implementing a measurement system is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of nodes, each node including a combination of a communication tester configured to generate a communication signal and a channel emulator configured to emulate a channel, and providing a user interface configured to enable a user to control at least one of the plurality of nodes.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: ETS-Lindgren Inc.Inventor: Michael David Foegelle
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Patent number: 9979496Abstract: Some embodiments include a system for simulating electromagnetic environments that includes a channel emulator having a plurality of outputs, each output associated with a different operational path. Each operational path has a power amplifier, an antenna and a first coupling mechanism. The power amplifier is coupled to an output of the channel emulator. The antenna is in communication with a test region of the apparatus. The first coupling mechanism simultaneously couples power to the antenna and to a first measurement path when the operational path is coupled to the test region, so that a calibration state of the operational path can be determined and adjusted without interruption of a signal coupled to the antenna in the operational path.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: ETS- Lindgren Inc.Inventor: Michael David Foegelle
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Patent number: 9912418Abstract: In some embodiments, an electromagnetic measurement system to perform radio frequency, RF, downlink testing of a device under test, DUT, in a chamber is provided. Exterior to the chamber is an emulator core configured to introduce an impairment in each of at least one transmit signal to produce at least one impaired signal for each of at least one emulated channel. Within the chamber, for each of the at least one emulated channel, an up-converter is configured to up-convert an impaired signal of the emulated channel to produce a radio frequency, RF, signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: ETS-Lindgren Inc.Inventor: Michael David Foegelle
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Patent number: 9799317Abstract: An acoustic chamber with low frequency outer wall transmissivity is provided. According to one aspect, an acoustic chamber has an inner wall encompassing an interior of the acoustic chamber and configured to allow acoustic energy to penetrate the inner wall. The acoustic chamber also has an outer wall configured to allow low frequency acoustic energy that penetrates the inner wall to penetrate the outer wall and leave the acoustic chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: ETS-Lindgren Inc.Inventor: Douglas Winker
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Patent number: 9746423Abstract: A method and system for selectively varying the performance of a test chamber are disclosed. According to one aspect, the performance is affected by a variable absorbing structure of the test chamber. The absorbing structure enables selective exposure of absorbing material to achieve a specific performance.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: ETS-LINDGREN INC.Inventors: Bryan Howard Sayler, Michael David Foegelle, Garth Anthony D'Abreu
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Patent number: 9482708Abstract: A method and apparatus for an enhanced reverberation chamber are disclosed. In one embodiment, one or more positioners are coupled to a tuner, such that when the tuner moves, the positioner moves. A device involved with a test may be mounted to the positioner so that when the positioner moves, the device moves.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: ETS-Lindgren Inc.Inventors: Faris Alhorr, Garth D'Abreu
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Patent number: 9322864Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system is provided for simulating a cluster of reflections. The system includes an array of antenna elements distributed in space over a solid angle having an angular spread. The solid angle is substantially less than a full sphere and each antenna element has a spatial orientation. The system also includes a spatial environment simulator connected to the antenna elements and configured to apply one of excitations to the antenna elements and weights to signals from the antenna elements. The combination of the spatial distribution of the antenna elements, the orientation of the antenna elements, and the weighting applied by the variable path simulator simulates a near field arising from a cluster of reflections of a multipath environment.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: ETS-Lindgren, LPInventor: Michael Foegelle
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Patent number: 9265184Abstract: The invention provides a system for providing passage of fluid lines through an RF shield, the device comprising an RF shield having external and internal surfaces; a channel defined by the RF shield and extending from the external surface to the internal surface of the RF shield; a hollow cylinder rotatably communicating with said channel and extending substantially the length of the channel; a longitudinally extending region of said cylinder defining a gap adapted to receive a fluid conduit; mounting plates attached to the external surface and the internal surfaces of the RF shield; a movable member having a handle, the movable member attached to either end of the channel, the handle in slidable communication with the mounting plate so as to slide about the periphery of the plate; and a depending end of the handle rigidly attached to the cylinder which in turn is in rotatable communication with the circular plate such that the handle can be manipulated to a first position to allow loading of the conduit intType: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: ETS-Lindgren Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Hamouz, Paul V. Kolobayev, Joseph C. Weibler
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Patent number: 9179340Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for over-the-air testing of wireless systems. Embodiments comprise separated chambers configured to contain devices to be tested. The chambers are connected by separately bounded propagation path corridors.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: ETS-Lindgren, LPInventor: Michael Foegelle
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Patent number: 9140055Abstract: The invention provides a door system which has a door leaf with a first horizontally disposed edge and a second horizontally disposed edge inferior to the first horizontally disposed edge. The door system also includes a rod-less cylinder in communication with the first horizontally disposed edge and a cam surface formed with the second horizontally disposed edge. The cam surface limits the door to a single plane of movement relative to an opening of an enclosure defining a door jamb.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: ETS-Lindgren Inc.Inventors: Jerry W. Skibinski, Stanley J. Zielinski, Saulius Gugis, Joseph C. Weibler
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Patent number: 8993898Abstract: A radio frequency shield which reversibly transects an electromagnetic frequency enclosure is provided. The shield includes first a number of panels attached to a first surface of the enclosure. The panels are adapted to move through a first arc relative to the first surface. Shield also includes a first panel from the number of panels having a first leading edge capable of transecting the first arc. The shield further includes a second number of panels attached to a second surface of the enclosure. The second set of panels is adapted to move through an arc relative to the second surface of the enclosure. Also a second panel from said second set of panels has a second leading edge capable of transecting the second arc so as to oppose the first leading edge. Finally, the shield includes a means for reversibly attaching the first leading edge to the second leading edge while simultaneously establishing electrical communication between the first and second plurality of panels.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: ETS-Lindgren Inc.Inventors: Joseph C Weibler, Thomas W Orzechowski, Steven T Kilgore, Michael G Hamouz
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Publication number: 20140338471Abstract: A method and system for selectively varying the performance of a test chamber are disclosed. According to one aspect, the performance is affected by a variable absorbing structure of the test chamber. The absorbing structure enables selective exposure of absorbing material to achieve a specific performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: ETS-Lindgren Inc.Inventors: Bryan Howard SAYLER, Michael David FOEGELLE, Garth Anthony D'ABREU
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Publication number: 20140318014Abstract: The invention provides a door system which has a door leaf with a first horizontally disposed edge and a second horizontally disposed edge inferior to the first horizontally disposed edge. The door system also includes a rod-less cylinder in communication with the first horizontally disposed edge and a cam surface formed with the second horizontally disposed edge. The cam surface limits the door to a single plane of movement relative to an opening of an enclosure defining a door jamb.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: ETS-LINDGRENInventors: Jerry W. Skibinski, Stanley J. Zielinski, Saulius Gugis, Joseph C. Weibler, Thomas W. Orzechowski, Ina Byerson
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Publication number: 20140210502Abstract: A method and apparatus for an enhanced reverberation chamber are disclosed. In one embodiment, one or more positioners are coupled to a tuner, such that when the tuner moves, the positioner moves. A device involved with a test may be mounted to the positioner so that when the positioner moves, the device moves.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: ETS-Lindgren Inc.Inventors: Faris ALHORR, Garth D'ABREU
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Publication number: 20140138144Abstract: The invention provides a system for providing passage of fluid lines through an RF shield, the device comprising an RF shield having external and internal surfaces; a channel defined by the RF shield and extending from the external surface to the internal surface of the RF shield; a hollow cylinder rotatably communicating with said channel and extending substantially the length of the channel; a longitudinally extending region of said cylinder defining a gap adapted to receive a fluid conduit; mounting plates attached to the external surface and the internal surfaces of the RF shield; a movable member having a handle, the movable member attached to either end of the channel, the handle in slidable communication with the mounting plate so as to slide about the periphery of the plate; and a depending end of the handle rigidly attached to the cylinder which in turn is in rotatable communication with the circular plate such that the handle can be manipulated to a first position to allow loading of the conduit intType: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: ETS-LINDGREN, INC.Inventors: Michael G. Hamouz, Paul V. Kolobayev, Joseph C. Weibler
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Publication number: 20140134957Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for over-the-air testing of wireless systems. Embodiments comprise separated chambers configured to contain devices to be tested. The chambers are connected by separately bounded propagation path corridors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: ETS-Lindgren, LPInventor: Michael FOEGELLE
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Publication number: 20140091961Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system is provided for simulating a cluster of reflections. The system includes an array of antenna elements distributed in space over a solid angle having an angular spread. The solid angle is substantially less than a full sphere and each antenna element has a spatial orientation. The system also includes a spatial environment simulator connected to the antenna elements and configured to apply one of excitations to the antenna elements and weights to signals from the antenna elements. The combination of the spatial distribution of the antenna elements, the orientation of the antenna elements, and the weighting applied by the variable path simulator simulates a near field arising from a cluster of reflections of a multipath environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: ETS-Lindgren, LPInventor: Michael FOEGELLE
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Patent number: 8677688Abstract: The invention provides a door system comprising a door leaf having a first horizontally disposed edge and a second horizontally disposed edge inferior to the first horizontally disposed edge; a rod-less cylinder in communication with the first horizontally disposed edge; and a cam surface formed with the second horizontally disposed edge to limit the door to a single plane of movement relative to an opening of an enclosure defining a door jamb.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: ETS-Lindgren Inc.Inventors: Jerry W. Skibinski, Stanley J. Zielinski, Saulis Gugis, Joseph C. Weibler
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Patent number: 8655284Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for over-the-air testing of wireless systems. Embodiments comprise separated chambers containing wireless devices. The chambers are connected by propagation path corridors.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: ETS-Lindgren, LPInventor: Michael Foegelle
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Publication number: 20140003023Abstract: A radio frequency shield which reversibly transects an electromagnetic frequency enclosure is provided. The shield includes first a number of panels attached to a first surface of the enclosure. The panels are adapted to move through a first arc relative to the first surface. Shield also includes a first panel from the number of panels having a first leading edge capable of transecting the first arc. The shield further includes a second number of panels attached to a second surface of the enclosure. The second set of panels is adapted to move through an arc relative to the second surface of the enclosure. Also a second panel from said second set of panels has a second leading edge capable of transecting the second arc so as to oppose the first leading edge. Finally, the shield includes a means for reversibly attaching the first leading edge to the second leading edge while simultaneously establishing electrical communication between the first and second plurality of panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: ETS-LINDGREN, INC.Inventors: Joseph C. Weibler, Thomas O. Orzechowski, Steven T. Kilgore, Michael G. Hamouz