Abstract: Disclosed are patch antennas and methods of patch antenna construction. The disclosed patch antennas comprise three primary elements: a dielectric body, a radiating patch element (radiator plate, radiating element or resonating element), and a feed pin. To assemble an antenna, the radiator plate is press-fit into the dielectric body so that mating features and the apertures in each align. A feed pin is then passed through the aligned apertures. Additional securement of the radiator plate and/or feed pin may be provided by adhesive or mechanical means. Thus, the manufacturing process is simplified and provides more consistent results and reduced costs compared to current methods commonly employed.

Abstract: Described are multi-band panel antennas which are configurable to have heavy-duty construction and which are fully IP67 waterproof. Suitable applications for the disclosed antennas include internet of things (IoT) gateway and IoT routers, HD video streaming, transportation, and remote monitoring applications. Additionally, the antennas can deliver MIMO coverage technology for worldwide 4G LTE bands at 698 to 960 MHz/1710 to 2170 MHz/2490 to 2690 MHz/3300 to 3600 MHz, Satellite Band, dual-band 2.4/5.8 GHz WiFi, and GNSS (GPS-GLONASS-BeiDou).

Abstract: A capacitive interposer with a flexible body is disclosed which engages a feed slot antenna exhibiting a range of bandwidths. As slot antennas are often manufactured within or otherwise incorporated into larger structures, the flexible body of the interposer allows the system to conform to a variety of surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a fixed, directional antenna mounted on a surface of an omni-directional UAV. An orientation of the UAV is altered as a result of a pitch-roll-yaw command executed by the UAV to position the fixed, directional antenna optimally towards the base station.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices configurable with, for example, the location and motion of satellites can be configured to drive actuators connected to the motion of a steerable device. A steerable device may be augmented, for example, with gears or drivers to drive orientation, sensors to report current position and a mechanism to lock the device in place for the duration of the steering process such that power gears from the device mesh and can drive gears in the steerable device. Signals from the device intelligently guide the actuators to steer the orientation of the steerable device towards a satellite selected by a person or algorithm. Upon completion of the steering of steerable device by the device, the device can be detached, leaving the steerable device locked in place and fully functional as a steerable device, while also leaving the device capable if engaging with another similarly steerable device.

Abstract: An antenna mountable directly into an aperture in a body panel of, for example, a vehicle is disclosed. The antenna elements can be flat, substantially flat or pre-contoured to match a specific curve of a body panel. As a result the antenna is positionable within a body panel hole or aperture so that the antenna sits flush with the body panel and can be sanded and painted like any other portion of the body panel so that, once painted, the antenna panel is not visibly distinguishable from the body panel. Suitable antennas include, for example, slot radiators and patch antenna. Antennas can be a rigid PCB, a flex PCB, a ceramic element or metal stamping.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices configurable with the location and motion of satellites can be configured to drive actuators connected to the motion of a steerable device. A steerable device may be augmented, for example, with gears or drivers to drive orientation, sensors to report current position and a mechanism to lock the device in place for the duration of the steering process such that power gears from the device mesh and can drive gears in the steerable device. Signals from the device intelligently guide the actuators to steer the orientation of the steerable device towards a satellite selected by a person or algorithm. Upon completion of the steering of steerable device by the device, the device can be detached, leaving the steerable device locked in place and fully functional as a steerable device, while also leaving the device capable if engaging with another similarly steerable device.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and methods that mix using an omnidirectional and directional antenna to ensure a minimum performance of the omnidirectional antenna while creating the possibility that the directional antenna will find the optimal direction to point and thus increase signal levels over what the omnidirectional antenna would provide by itself. This allows higher signal levels which results in more reliable communication and higher data throughput.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for improving the quality and strength of a wireless signal connecting a mobile station and a base station, in situations where the mobile station is able to utilize a directional antenna. The system for improving system quality comprise, for example, a directional antenna; an antenna power level detector which detects a signal strength; a signal inverter wherein the signal inverter generates a conditioned signal from the detected signal strength; an indicator wherein the indicator provides an indicator of a signal quality level from the detected signal strength; a reorientation decision logic wherein the reorientation decision logic communicates an instruction for movement of the directional antenna, wherein the detected signal strength is correlated to a projected orientation of the directional antenna at a time the signal strength is detected, and further wherein an antenna orientation control loop communicates a reorientation instruction for the directional antenna.

Abstract: Communication assemblies are disclosed which comprises, a chassis, ground plane and one or more antenna subassemblies. Antenna assemblies include LTE, WI-FI, AM/FM, GPS and SDARS antennas. Some or all antenna subassemblies may consist of a multi-antenna configuration with each antenna appearing visually as a blade. For subassemblies configured in a multi-antenna arrangement, blades are configurable at a spacing optimal to implement MIMO or path diversity for instance for WIFI or LTE communications schemes. A chassis mechanism can be provided which holds elements of the antenna subassemblies in place and also acts as a ground plane. One or more feed lines which lead from each antenna subassembly and out of the molded enclosure can also be provided. A housing is provided which follows the general contours of the antenna subassemblies and is comprised of a material transparent to the frequencies utilized by the antenna subassemblies. The housing can be shaped in an aerodynamic morphology.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices configurable with the location and motion of satellites can be configured to drive actuators connected to the motion of a steerable device. A steerable device may be augmented, for example, with gears or drivers to drive orientation, sensors to report current positon and a mechanism to lock the device in place for the duration of the steering process such that power gears from the device mesh and can drive gears in the steerable device. Signals from the device intelligently guide the actuators to steer the orientation of the steerable device towards a satellite selected by a person or algorithm. Upon completion of the steering of steerable device by the device, the device can be detached, leaving the steerable device locked in place and fully functional as a steerable device, while also leaving the device capable if engaging with another similarly steerable device.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking and communicating time and attendance data for workers at a remote worksite is disclosed. A portable time and attendance device is configured to receive and store worker time attendance data and transmit the data to a remote computer via a wireless network, such as a wireless cellular communications network. In order to conserve battery power, a main unit of the device periodically queries an electronic time and attendance clock of the device according to a pre-established schedule to determine if new worker time and attendance data has been received. If so, according to the pre-established schedule, the new worker time and attendance data is transmitted to the remote computer via the wireless network. Otherwise, certain functions and components of the device remain in a low battery usage sleep mode.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking and communicating time and attendance data for workers at a remote worksite is disclosed. A portable time and attendance device is configured to receive and store worker time attendance data and transmit the data to a remote computer via a wireless network, such as a wireless cellular communications network. In order to conserve battery power, a main unit of the device periodically queries an electronic time and attendance clock of the device according to a pre-established schedule to determine if new worker time and attendance data has been received. If so, according to the pre-established schedule, the new worker time and attendance data is transmitted to the remote computer via the wireless network. Otherwise, certain functions and components of the device remain in a low battery usage sleep mode.

Abstract: A computer system for a pricing and auction process allows private enterprise firms to establish an individual price for each consumer paying in to support delivery of the same units of a public good. The process solicits bids from individuals who value a public good, while reducing each individual's incentives to free ride, thereby increasing their incentives to bid or offer a payment that approaches their full value for each, successive unit of the good. Examples include farmers selling the services of land for wildlife habitat, farmers altering production processes to reduce pesticides and nutrients and increase local water quality, particularly during transition from technologically intensive farming to organic farming, or businesses established to help neighborhoods and communities become carbon neutral in a global economy. The process benefits profit or non-profit organizations supporting conservation such as wetland and salt marsh restoration or restoration of endangered species habitat.

Abstract: A computer system for a pricing and auction process allows private enterprise firms to establish an individual price for each consumer paying in to support delivery of the same units of a public good. The process solicits bids from individuals who value a public good, while reducing each individual's incentives to free ride, thereby increasing their incentives to bid or offer a payment that approaches their full value for each, successive unit of the good. Examples include farmers selling the services of land for wildlife habitat, farmers altering production processes to reduce pesticides and nutrients and increase local water quality, particularly during transition from technologically intensive farming to organic farming, or businesses established to help neighborhoods and communities become carbon neutral in a global economy. The process benefits profit or non-profit organizations supporting conservation such as wetland and salt marsh restoration or restoration of endangered species habitat.

Abstract: A solar electrolysis power co-generation system includes a solar electrolysis source and a control unit. The solar electrolysis source includes a solar panel, an electrolysis unit, a hermetically sealed compressor, a hydrogen tank, and a hydrogen-powered fuel cell and produces, compresses, and stores hydrogen gas that is used to fuel the fuel cell. The control unit includes an inverter, a microprocessor, and a modem. The control unit connects the solar electrolysis power source with a power grid and with an individual consumer having an electrical load. The power co-generation system utilizes the electrolysis of water and solar energy to power a fuel cell. The energy produced with the fuel cell may be provided to an existing power gird as well as to an individual consumer. Further a method for decentralized power co-generation includes the step of providing a plurality of solar electrolysis power co-generation systems.

Abstract: A solar electrolysis power source includes a solar panel, an electrolysis unit, a hermetically sealed compressor, a hydrogen tank, and a fuel cell. By utilizing the electrolysis of water powered by solar energy, the solar electrolysis power source enables a safe, environmentally benign, and cost-effective method of power generation. Furthermore, by combining the production, the compression, the storage of hydrogen, as well as the delivery of the hydrogen to the fuel cell in one hermetically sealed unit currently existing problems with the production, storage delivery, and refueling of hydrogen can be eliminated. The solar electrolysis power source uses hydrogen gas that is hermetically sealed from production to use.

Abstract: A system (24) for detecting an air disturbance in front of an aircraft (10) has a controller (26) that is coupled to an image detector (40). Image detector (40) generates an image signal corresponding to heated air in front of the aircraft (10). The air in front of the aircraft (10) is heated by direct high energy beams such as microwave beams (16, 18) from a respective microwave antenna (12, 14). By monitoring the image, the presence of an air disturbance may be determined. Position adjusters (30, 32) may be used to adjust the position of the beams (16, 18) by controlling the position of antennas (12, 14). The position of the beam is preferably maintained a predetermined distance (d) in front of the aircraft (10) so that an evasive maneuver may be performed.

Abstract: A system (24) for detecting an air disturbance in front of an aircraft (10) has a controller (26) that is coupled to an image detector (40). Image detector (40) generates an image signal corresponding to heated air in front of the aircraft (10). The air in front of the aircraft (10) is heated by direct high energy beams such as microwave beams (16, 18) from a respective microwave antenna (12, 14). By monitoring the image, the presence of an air disturbance may be determined. Position adjusters (30, 32) may be used to adjust the position of the beams (16, 18) by controlling the position of antennas (12, 14). The position of the beam is preferably maintained a predetermined distance (d) in front of the aircraft (10) so that an evasive maneuver may be performed.