Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a dual-polarized antenna radiating element. The dual-polarized antenna radiating element includes four radiators and a connecting part, where the four radiators are arranged in a cross shape, with each two of them oppositely disposed, the four radiators form a radiating plane, one end of each of the radiators is connected to the connecting part, and the other end extends in a direction away from the connecting part. Each of the radiators includes a first radiating arm and a second radiating arm, where the first radiating arm and the second radiating arm are asymmetric. In the embodiments of the present invention, a new resonant frequency band is added by using asymmetric radiating arms, thereby broadening the width of a resonant frequency band, so that the antenna radiating element can adapt to a broader resonant frequency band.

Abstract: An antenna device includes: a ground plate; a first patch, provided on one surface side of the ground plate and including two first power feeding portions provided in a region surrounded by a first contour at positions spaced away from a first position with a first distance, configured to resonate with a first frequency; a second patch, provided between the ground plate and the first patch and including two second power feeding portions provided in a region surrounded by a second contour at positions spaced away from a second position with a second distance and a slit formed in the region, configured to resonate with a second frequency lower than the first frequency; and an inter-patch connection portion configured to electrically couple the first position of the first patch and the second position of the second patch.

Abstract: An antenna (10) is provided including a generally rectangular ground element (20) having a first end and a second end. The ground element (20) includes at least one hole (30, 30?) for mounting the antenna to a support structure. A generally rectangular radiating element (12) having a third end and a fourth end if parallel to the ground element (20) and separated from the ground element (20) by a space. A bend connects the first end of the ground element (20) to the third end of the radiating element (12). A coaxial cable includes a center conductor coupled to the radiating element (12) at a feed point and an outer conductor coupled to the ground element (20). The coaxial cable acts as a feed line that couples the antenna (10) to an external transmitter or receiver.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for folded patch antennas. In one embodiment, among others, a folded patch antenna includes a patch disposed on an outer side of a flexible substrate and a ground plane disposed on an inner side of the flexible substrate opposite the patch. The flexible substrate is folded to form an enclosed cavity defined by the inner side of the flexible substrate. The ground plane may provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding of the cavity. In another embodiment, among others, a folded patch antenna platform includes a flexible substrate, a folded patch antenna, and a transceiver mounted on the flexible substrate. The folded patch antenna includes a patch communicatively coupled to the transceiver and a ground plane, which are disposed on opposite sides of the flexible substrate.

Abstract: A antenna for a wireless device is provided. The antenna may include a dielectric substrate, a counterpoise disposed on the dielectric substrate, a first conductive element electrically connected to the counterpoise, and a second conductive element electrically connected to a feed point. The first conductive element may form at least a portion of a radiating loop resonant at a first frequency, and the second conductive element may form at least a portion of a radiating spur resonant at a second frequency higher than the first frequency. The antenna may further include a conductive frame constituting at least a portion of the radiating loop or the radiating spur.

Abstract: An antenna system for use in a portable electronic device may include first and second metal elements. One of the first and second metal elements may be provided by a metal backplate of a housing of the portable electronic device. The antenna system may additionally include a coupling feed element between the first and second metal elements of the portable electronic device.

Abstract: Described embodiments include an antenna system and method. The antenna system includes a surface scattering antenna that has an electromagnetic waveguide structure and a plurality of electromagnetic wave scattering elements. The plurality of electromagnetic wave scattering elements are distributed along the waveguide structure, have a respective activatable electromagnetic response to a guided propagating electromagnetic wave, and produce a controllable radiation pattern. A gain definition circuit defines a radiation pattern configured to acquire a possible interfering signal. The defined antenna radiation pattern has a field of view covering at least a portion of an undesired field of view of an associated antenna. An antenna controller establishes the defined radiation pattern in the surface scattering antenna by activating the respective electromagnetic response of selected electromagnetic wave scattering elements.

Abstract: A conical radiator coupled to an antenna patch disposed along a first end of the radiator, said patch disposed on an insulator. A ground plane is connected to the insulator and a radiomen is disposed opposite a second end of the radiator. The radiomen has a first region presenting a convex surface towards the radiator, and a second region presenting a concave surface towards the radiator. The first end of the conical radiator is the apex of the cone. A ground plane is included and a portion of the ground plane is a planar surface and another portion extends away from the planar portion towards the radiomen. Also disclosed is a method for forming a radiation pattern by shaping the radiomen to effectuate a predetermined radiation pattern using localized convex and concave surfaces positioned on the radiomen at different points in relation to the conical radiator.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus and a terminal device are provided, which relate to the field of communications technologies. A switch disposed at an end of an antenna arm controls an antenna to switch to different resonance frequencies, therefore reduced antenna efficiency caused by switch loss is avoided and space occupied by the antenna is not increased. The antenna apparatus includes an antenna and a printed circuit board, where a feedpoint and a first grounding point are disposed on the printed circuit board, the antenna is connected to the feedpoint, and the antenna includes a first arm.

Abstract: An antenna device includes an antenna coil member and an extension member. The antenna coil member includes a first base, and a spiral conductor is on a front surface of the first base. An inner-peripheral-end conductor is connected to an inner peripheral end of the spiral conductor, and an outer-peripheral-end conductor is connected to an outer peripheral end. The extension member includes a second base, and first and second extension conductor patterns are located on a front surface of the second base. First and second end-portion conductors are respectively connected to ends of the first and second extension conductor patterns. The extension member is arranged at a front surface side of the antenna coil member, the inner-peripheral-end conductor faces the first end-portion conductor, and the outer-peripheral-end conductor faces the second end-portion conductor.

Abstract: Pattern shaping elements shape a radiation pattern generated by one or more antennas. A MIMO antenna system generates an omnidirectional radiation pattern. One or more pattern shaping elements may include metal objects which act as directors or reflectors to shape the radiation pattern. The shaping may be controlled by selectively coupling the pattern shaping elements to a ground plane, thus making them appear transparent to the radiation pattern. The pattern shaping elements may be amorphous, have varying shape, and may be symmetrical or asymmetrical. Different configurations of selected pattern shaping elements may provide different shapes for a radiation pattern.

Abstract: Antenna designs are disclosed that exhibit both high bandwidth and efficiency. A first aspect of the invention concerns the form factor of the antenna; a second aspect of the invention concerns the ease with which the antenna is manufactured; and a third aspect concerns the superior performance exhibits by the antenna across a large bandwidth.

Abstract: An antenna with a first pair of fed lands (3, 5) disposed on a first sheet of electrical insulating material in a first plane and a second pair of lands (11, 13) or a single second land disposed in a second plane is disclosed. The antenna provides a high gain with low directional preference.

Abstract: A slot antenna and an information terminal apparatus using the same are provided. The slot antenna comprises: a conductive housing; and at least one slot formed on the corner and edge of the conductive housing.

Abstract: As a wireless module which is capable of improving heat dissipation while suppressing degradation of antenna characteristics, there is provided a wireless module including: a first substrate having a first surface on which a plurality of antennas and a ground portion are disposed; and a heat dissipating member disposed opposite the first surface of the first substrate. The heat dissipating member includes a plurality of openings corresponding to the plurality of antennas respectively and an intervening portion which intervenes between the plurality of openings. The ground portion is disposed between the first substrate and the heat dissipating member.

Abstract: An antenna structure includes a main portion, a first radiating portion connected to the main portion, a second radiating portion connected to the main portion and opposite to the first radiating portion, and a coupling portion spaced from and coplanar with the main portion and opposite to the second radiating portion. The main portion and the first radiating portion excite a low frequency mode, the main portion, the first radiating portion, the second radiating portion, and the coupling portion excite a high frequency mode, and when the antenna structure is interfered by a user's human body when close to the user's human body, the coupling portion transmits the interference to ground. A wireless communication device employing the antenna structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cell forming a metamaterial, comprises a patch conductor, a conductor layer arranged in parallel with the patch conductor, and a connection conductor configured to electrically connect the patch conductor and the conductor layer. The connection conductor forms a helical electrical path by a plurality of conductor lines and a plurality of vias which connect the conductor lines to the patch conductor and the conductor layer.

Abstract: A modal antenna is proposed that provides for dynamic tuning and optimization of antenna system parameters for SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) management in mobile wireless devices. A modular approach is described where the radiator and active components are integrated into a module, allowing the fixed radiator to be used across multiple wireless products and form factors. Multiple radiation modes can be generated by a single antenna structure with one or several of the modes designed to minimize SAR while maintaining efficient communication link performance. Proximity sensors or other sensors provide indicators to determine when mode selection is necessary.

Abstract: A method for opening a dome for the protection of a device to be protected, fitted in a part described as fixed, in which, in the initial position before opening, a generally plane interface separates the dome from the fixed part, is provided. The method includes connecting the dome to the fixed part by at least two independent double-link connections that are movable in rotation between the dome and the fixed part. The links in a single connection being fitted in common to the dome and to the fixed part to form overall a pantograph in the shape of an isosceles trapezium which, during opening, opens out by pivoting until maximum opening is achieved, so that the dome moves away from the fixed part via a combination of movements in translation and in rotation.

Abstract: A planar dual polarization antenna for receiving and transmitting radio signals includes a feeding transmission line layer, a first dielectric layer formed on the feeding transmission line layer, a metal grounding plate, a second dielectric layer formed on the metal grounding plate, and a first patch plate formed on the second dielectric layer with a shape substantially conforming to a cross pattern. A first slot and a second slot of the metal grounding plate are electrically coupled to a first feeding transmission line and a second feeding transmission line of the feeding transmission line layer respectively, to increase bandwidth of the planar dual polarization antenna.