Abstract: A multiband antenna includes a conductive sheet, a feeding point, and a grounding point. The conductive sheet defines a first slot, a second slot, a third slot, a fourth slot, a fifth slot, a sixth slot, and a seventh slot thereon. The second slot and the third slot extend from a same short side of the first slot and are parallel to each other. The fourth slot, the fifth slot, the sixth slot, and the seventh slot extend perpendicularly from a short side of the third slot away from the first slot in sequence. The feeding point is formed on the conductive sheet at a long side of the first slot away from the third slot. The grounding point is formed on the conductive sheet at a margin of the slots different from the location of the feeding point.

Abstract: A system and a method for configuring a communication system are provided. The communication system has an antenna system with a 3-D antenna grid. The configurable 3-D antenna grid has a plurality of antenna elements operably coupled to a plurality of switching elements. The method includes selecting a first 3-D antenna configuration associated with the configurable 3-D antenna grid from a plurality of antenna configurations. The method further includes controlling a memory device to output first data corresponding to the first 3-D antenna configuration. The method further includes closing selected ones of the plurality of switching elements to obtain the first 3-D antenna configuration in the configurable 3-D antenna grid in response to the first data. The first 3-D antenna configuration is one of the plurality of antenna configurations wherein at least a portion of the plurality of antenna elements are electrically coupled together.

Abstract: The antenna module fabrication for a wireless electronic device includes setting up the antenna and the assembly base that is to connect the antenna to the designated circuit board. The antenna and the assembly base are two independent pieces, and the positioning parts are for positioning so that the antenna and assembly base are one body. The antenna module of the invention can achieve the advantages such as simple production, cost effectiveness, prevention of the antenna module from deforming and quality improvement.

Abstract: An RF tag includes a first transmission line which is connected to a grounding conductor and forms an electric closed loop to constitute a dipole antenna. A power supply circuit is connected between a branch point on the first transmission line and the grounding conductor. A second transmission line is connected to the branch point and arranged in parallel with the power supply circuit to constitute an inductor.

Abstract: An antenna structure includes a radiation element, a grounding element, and a feeding point. The radiation element includes a first section and a second section coupled to the first section. The grounding element includes a third section and a fourth section coupled to the third section. The third section is substantially parallel to the first section. The feeding point is coupled between the second section of the radiation element and the fourth section of the grounding element.

Abstract: An antenna system includes one or more conductive elements acting as radiating elements, and a multilevel or space-filling ground-plane, wherein said ground-plane has a particular geometry which affects the operating characteristics of the antenna. The return loss, bandwidth, gain, radiation efficiency, and frequency performance can be controlled through multilevel and space-filling ground-plane design. Also, said ground-plane can be reduced compared to those of antennas with solid ground-planes.

Abstract: Aspects of a method and system for a configurable antenna in an integrated circuit package are provided. In a hybrid circuit comprising an integrated circuit bonded to a multi-layer package, one or more antenna parameters may be adjusted by configuring a plurality of antenna elements via one or more switching elements. In this regard, the antenna elements and/or the switching elements may be within and/or on the multi-layer package and/or within the integrated circuit. The switching elements may be MEMS switches on and/or within the IC and/or the multi-layer package. The IC may be bonded or mounted to the underside of the package and signals may be communicated between the IC and the package via one or more solder balls. The IC may comprise suitable logic, circuitry, and/or code for configuring the antenna elements. The antenna elements may be configured based on desired polarization, antenna gain, and/or frequency.

Abstract: A configurable bipolarization reflector comprises intersecting first and second sets of parallel composite lines (LHi, LVj), a line segment between two consecutive intersection points (Iij) of the two sets containing a component (12) having conductivity that can be switched by a switching signal (V). The components are disposed on the line segments so that a switching signal applied at a point of intersection (P1k, P1k?, P1k?) of said sets switches the conductivity of the components of a group of segments defining a reflector area (Z) of given reflectivity.

Abstract: An antenna arrangement for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals includes a flat carrier substrate made of a dielectric material, a first conducting track applied to a surface of the carrier substrate, a second conducting track applied to an other surface of the carrier substrate. The first conducting track includes at one end a point of contact to gather or inject signals and a first dipole at the opposite end. The second conducting track includes at one end a point of contact to gather or inject the signals and a second dipole at the opposite end. The first and the second dipoles form a crossed dipole. The antenna arrangement may be disposed on a glazing.

Abstract: A fitted accessory comprises two antennas incorporated within the fitted accessory. The fitted accessory also comprises an electrical contact coupling to a corresponding electrical contact disposed on the housing so that an electrical connection is established between the components of the fitted accessory and components in the housing. The fitted accessory couples to the housing.

Abstract: Provided a practical planar antenna device which has antenna elements facing each other, in which electrical power is fed between the antenna elements. The first feeding point is provided near an end of the first antenna element, which faces the opposite antenna element. The second feeding point is provided near an outer end of the second antenna element, by providing a second slit longer than the distance from the end of the second antenna element to its center. Since the feeding points are provided at the same level, the same electric field is excited in the two antenna elements in phase. The planar antenna device, to which electrical power is fed from the facing sides of the pair of opposite antenna elements, saves a bend conventionally required in a feed line, thereby allowing a wiring area to be smaller than in the conventional method.

Abstract: An antenna for use with an RFID device reader includes a metallic plate and multiple antenna elements attached to the metallic plate. The antenna elements may consist of two prongs each, with the prongs of each element arrayed in a diagonal configuration, and with the two prongs forming an X-shape. Each of the prongs may include a pair of L-shape prong parts that are coupled together by an electrical element connecting the corners of the L-shape prong parts. The distal ends of all of the prong parts of the antenna elements may together form a substantially square shape. Each of the antenna elements may be coupled to a single conductor, for connection to an RFID reader. The connection may be through a suitable standard coupling, such as a coaxial cable with a suitable connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a data transmission system comprising an antenna provided with a monopole radiating element held in place by an earth plane provided with a conducting surface. According to the invention, the radiating element is located facing the surface of the earth plane so as to interact with the latter in order to improve its performance.

Abstract: An antenna includes a support structure and radiating element. The radiating element includes a dielectric planar substrate having a first and a second surface, at least two conductive spiral arms extending outward from and spiraling about an axis of rotation formed on the first surface, and a feed conductor extending outward from and spiraling about an axis of rotation formed on the second surface. The feed conductor may be substantially aligned with one of the conductive spiral arms. When the support structure is placed upon a substantially planar surface, the radiating element is positioned at height h from the planar surface, wherein height h is about one-fourth the wavelength of the antenna's operating frequency. The antenna may produce an omni-directional antenna pattern in azimuth and a broad antenna pattern in elevation, with both patterns having nulls near the horizon. An external reflector may be operatively coupled to the antenna.

Abstract: A low power, lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in communicating with geostationary, geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite. By collapsing, invention may be easily carried or shipped in a compact container. May be used in remote locations with simple or automated setup and orientation. Azimuth is adjusted by rotating an antenna in relation to a positioner base and elevation is adjusted by rotating an elevation motor coupled with the antenna. Manual orientation of antenna for linear polarized satellites yields lower weight and power usage. Updates ephemeris or TLE data via satellite. Algorithms used for search including Clarke Belt fallback, transponder/beacon searching switch, azimuth priority searching and tracking including uneven re-peak scheduling yield lower power usage. Orientation aid via user interface allows for smaller azimuth motor, simplifies wiring and lowers weight. Tilt compensation, bump detection and failure contingency provide robustness.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement with a transponder (2) and a metal component (1) provided for the transponder (2). An antenna for the transponder (2) is formed by a recess (3) in the metal component (1).

Abstract: An array antenna and an electronic apparatus using the array antenna are provided. The array antenna includes a plurality of antenna units, a first connection line, and a second connection line. Each of the antenna units includes a rectangular radiation region, a first feeding line and a second feeding line. The first and second feeding lines are connected to two adjacent feeding corners of the rectangular radiation region. The first connection line and the second connection line are disposed at two sides of the antenna unit for connection with the other ends of the first feeding line and the second feeding line, respectively.

Abstract: An antenna device for operating in a predetermined frequency band has a resonator section, a semiconductor section and an antenna section. The resonator section includes a first conductor section, a dielectric section, and a second conductor section for specifying a reference potential against each section which is arranged so as to oppose the first conductor section through the dielectric section. A semiconductor section is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the first conductor section and the second conductor section. The antenna section uses the second conductor section as a grounding conductor, is substantially spherical, makes at least its surface electroconductive, and is arranged on the first conductor section.

Abstract: Aspects of a method and system for configurable antenna in an integrated circuit package are provided. In this regard, a phased array antenna embedded in a multi-layer integrated circuit (IC) package may be utilized for transmitting and/or receiving signals. An IC enabled to transmit and/or receive signals may be bonded to the multi-layer IC package and may communicate a reference signal and/or one or more phase shifted versions of said reference signal to the antenna. One or more phase shifters (fabricated, for example, in planar transmission line) may be embedded in the multi-layer IC package and may be controlled via an IC bonded to the multi-layer IC package. The phased array antenna may comprise a plurality of antenna elements which may each comprise an interconnection for communicatively coupling to an associated transmitter and/or receiver, a feeder line, a quarter wavelength transformer, and a radiating portion (e.g., a folded dipole).

Abstract: A removable antenna is provided for an electronic device such as a laptop computer. An antenna resonating element is mounted within the antenna. Magnetic coupling structures are used to magnetically attach the antenna to the electronic device. The magnetic coupling structures couple the antenna resonating element to circuitry in the electronic device. The electronic device may have an antenna receptacle that holds the antenna in a stowed position and allows the antenna to extend to an extended position. A user may extend the antenna by sliding the antenna or by rotating the antenna to its extended position. The coupling structures may allow the antenna to break away from the electronic device without damage.