Abstract: A mascot retraction mechanism has a support (6) movably mounted to a track (5) for movement between a mascot deployed position and a mascot stowed position. A drive mechanism (7, 34, 35) may be arranged to drive the support along the track via a releasable latch (30). The releasable latch may be released by tilting of a mascot able to enable the support to move along the track free of the drive mechanism.

Abstract: A decoder may receive, from a bitstream for a block, an indication of a first bit depth, a residual block of samples of the first bit depth, and a prediction parameter. The decoder may receive, from the bitstream for a sequence, an indication of a second bit depth. The decoder may determine a first decoded block of samples of the first bit depth based on the first bit depth, the residual block of samples of the first bit depth, and the prediction parameter. The decoder may determine a second decoded block of samples of the second bit depth based on the first decoded block of samples of the first bit depth.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes: an antenna including a base having a dome shape, a first antenna element disposed in a first region including a zenith of the base, and one or more second antenna elements disposed in a second region surrounding the first region; and beam forming circuitry that controls, based on position information of a target satellite to communicate with, a beam formation of the first antenna element and the one or more second antenna elements.

Abstract: The present subject matter describes an antenna positioned inside a frame for a display panel of an electronic device. In an example implementation, the antenna comprises a cuboidal antenna holder having a first excitation surface and a second excitation surface perpendicular to the first excitation surface.

Abstract: A compact dual-band MIMO antenna is provided, including: a system ground unit, a radiation arm having an open-circuit end and a short-circuit end, a first antenna formed at the open-circuit end and a second antenna formed at the short-circuit end. The first antenna includes a grounding arm connecting the radiation arm with the system ground unit, a first feeding arm located between the grounding arm and the open-circuit end, and a first parasitic arm connected to the system ground unit. The second antenna includes a second feeding arm located between the short-circuit end and the grounding arm, and a second parasitic arm connected to the system ground unit. Compared with the related art, the present invention has following beneficial effects: the antenna has compact and simple structure, high isolation, excellent performance in dual bands, a small volume and a light weight, and it is convenient for mass production.

Abstract: An antenna unit, an antenna system and an antenna control method are disclosed. The antenna unit includes a first radiation metal element, a second radiation metal element, and a third radiation metal element. The first radiation metal element includes a signal feed point, a first ground point, and a second ground point. The signal feed point, the first ground point, and the second ground point are disposed approximately in a straight line. The second radiation metal element is disposed away from the first radiation metal element with a gap and includes a third ground point. The third radiation metal element surrounds the first radiation metal element and the second radiation metal element and includes a fourth ground point.

Abstract: A tunable antenna including a first radiating element, a second radiating element, a connection circuit and a switch circuit is provided. The first radiating element includes a coupling portion and a first feeding portion. The second radiating element includes a second feeding portion, a grounding portion and a radiation portion. The grounding portion is electrically connected to a ground plane, and the radiation portion surrounds the coupling portion to form a first coupling gap and the second coupling gap. The connection circuit is electrically connected to the radiation portion and a state of the connection circuit is changed according to a control signal, so as to adjust a length of the resonant path of the radiation portion. A feeding signal is transmitted to the first feeding portion or the second feeding portion by the switch circuit.

Abstract: A double ridge horn antenna has open sides between its mouth and a point where a transmission line is coupled to the double ridge structure, in an embodiment, the horn antenna is formed from two parts which when attached together form the double ridge structure.

Abstract: An antenna system is provided that includes an antenna having an elongated conducting segment, such as a metal rod. An anisotropic metamaterial surrounds the elongated conducting segment of the antenna. The presence of the metamaterial remarkably expands the VSWR<2. An example antenna is a monopole antenna, such as a quarter-wavelength monopole antenna, surrounded by the metamaterial.

Abstract: An antenna using a liquid metal is provided. The antenna includes a plurality of antenna structures, each having an inner cavity of a form corresponding to a radiator pattern; and at least one actuator connected to at least two of the plurality of antenna structures to control movement of the liquid metal to supply the liquid metal to at least one of the antenna structures. Thereby, deterioration of an antenna performance due to an influence of a human body can be prevented, and deterioration of an antenna performance can be prevented due to a form change of an electronic device including the antenna. In this manner, optimal antenna radiation performance can be dynamically realized.

Abstract: A multi-band antenna (1), comprising a grounding element (10) extending horizontally along a longitudinal direction, comprising a side edge (101) with a connecting point (102) and a grounding point (103) distanced from the connecting point by a length; a radiating element (11) disposed at an upper level parallel to the grounding element and defining a first end and a second end, and operating in a first frequency band; a connecting element (12) located between the radiating element and the grounding element, comprising a first portion (121) connecting to the first end of the radiating element and a second portion (122) linking to said connecting point of the grounding element; a parasitic element (13) extending from the second portion of the connecting element towards the second end of the radiating element along the longitudinal direction, and operating in a second frequency band; a feeding point (141) disposed on the second portion of the connecting element and under the parasitic element; and a feeding lin

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a coupler apparatus includes a coupling element and a ground plane. The coupling element comprises a conductive material and configured to be subjected to power feeding to a feeding point. The ground plane comprises a conductive material and faces the coupling element. The coupling element has one or more through holes along an alignment direction of the coupling element and the ground plane.

Abstract: An antenna for a Radio-Frequency IDentification (RFID) system is disclosed that comprises a resonant structure, an RFID load element, and a floating coupling element. One of the two terminals of the RFID load element is connected directly to the resonant structure, and the other terminal is connected to the floating coupling element. The floating coupling element is electrically isolated from the resonant structure; its presence provides an improved impedance match to the RFID load element.

Abstract: A planar dipole antenna is described. The antenna may include a ground element, a feed point, a matching element, and first and second radiating elements disposed on a substrate, and a feed point. The ground element may have a substantially rectangular shape and the feed point may be arranged adjacent to the ground element. The matching element may be connected to the feed point and may include a central bar connected to a first and second arm. The first and second arms may be substantially symmetrically disposed on the substrate in respect to the central bar. The first and second radiating elements may have substantially trapezoidal shapes and may be extend from the first and second arms of the matching element, respectively. The first and second radiating elements may be substantially symmetrically disposed on the substrate in respect to the central bar of the matching element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for collection, storage and output of different forms of electromagnetic energy, comprising a collector arrangement and a storage arrangement. According to the invention, electrical energy is collected as efficiently as possible on a commercial scale without the use of raw materials, by providing a conductor (1), forming a closed circuit for supply of electric users with electrical energy for the collector arrangement and/or the storage arrangement.

Abstract: A dual-band dual-antenna structure is provided. The dual-band dual-antenna structure comprises a substrate, a first antenna and a second antenna. The substrate comprises a first signal transport layer and a second signal transport layer, wherein the second signal transport layer is not coplanar with the first signal transport layer. The first antenna is disposed on the first signal transport layer and comprises a first U-shaped radiation element and a first polygon radiation element. The first polygon radiation element is disposed in an opening of the first U-shaped radiation element. The second antenna is disposed on the second signal transport layer but does not overlap under the first antenna. The second antenna comprises a second U-shaped radiation element and a second polygon radiation element. The second polygon radiation element is disposed in an opening of the second U-shaped radiation element.

Abstract: A wireless access point is provided for transmitting radio signals that has isolators positioned about the perimeter of the wireless access point dividing the perimeter of the wireless access point into segments and reflector plates positioned within each segment for directing the transmission of the radio signals within each segment.

Abstract: A dual-band antenna is provided and has a feed base portion, a low-frequency radiation portion and a high-frequency radiation portion. A first end of the feed base portion is bent and extended to form the low-frequency radiation portion which has a first transverse portion, a first longitudinal portion, a second transverse portion, a second longitudinal portion and a third transverse portion. A second end of the feed base portion is bent and extended to form the high-frequency radiation portion which has a third longitudinal portion, a fourth transverse portion and a fourth longitudinal portion. The feed base portion is further bent and extended to form a feed end. The dual-band antenna of the present invention has a roundabout bent structure, so that the dual-band antenna has a better effect for transmitting and receiving electro-magnetic signals of two frequency bands of 900 MHz and 1800 MHz.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fluidic structure is disclosed. A cavity that defines a shape of an element of the fluidic structure within a material is formed. The cavity is filled with liquid metal. The cavity is sealed. The fluidic structure behaves as an antenna. A fluidic antenna includes a material that defines a shape of the fluidic antenna by a cavity filled with liquid metal formed within the material, where the material further defines at least one mechanical property of the fluidic antenna.

Abstract: A three-dimensional slot antenna includes a loop conductor, a first conductor arm, a second conductor arm, and a third conductor arm. The first radiator section, the second radiator section and the third radiator section are disposed on a same plane. The second radiator section cooperates with the first and third radiator sections to form a first slot segment. The first radiator section further cooperates with the third radiator section to form a second slot segment. The first and second slot segments form a substantially T-shaped slot.

Abstract: An antenna module for a portable device includes a first antenna section, a second antenna section, a third antenna section, a feed section, and a ground section. The first antenna section and the third antenna section form a first groove. The feed section and the ground section are parallel to each other. The first antenna section and the second antenna section jointly connect with the feed section.

Abstract: A multi-band antenna (1), comprising a grounding element (10) extending horizontally along a longitudinal direction, comprising a side edge (101) with a connecting point (102) and a grounding point (103) distanced from the connecting point by a length; a radiating element (11) disposed at an upper level parallel to the grounding element and defining a first end and a second end, and operating in a first frequency band; a connecting element (12) located between the radiating element and the grounding element, comprising a first portion (121) connecting to the first end of the radiating element and a second portion (122) linking to said connecting point of the grounding element; a parasitic element (13) extending from the second portion of the connecting element towards the second end of the radiating element along the longitudinal direction, and operating in a second frequency band; a feeding point (141) disposed on the second portion of the connecting element and under the parasitic element; and a feeding lin

Abstract: An apparatus, method of propagating a signal and method of manufacture for an antenna structure comprising a section which is positioned or formed in relation to a portion of the antenna structure, such that a portion of the electromagnetic (EM) field that is emitted from the antenna structure is partially slowed or phase shifted thereby resulting in an improvement of the horizontal gain of the EM field.

Abstract: A broadband, high-gain, active antenna system is disclosed, which operates with a bi-directive reception pattern while in its standard configuration and with a directive reception pattern over several octaves of Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum when affixed with a tuned scatter-plate. As a standalone active antenna system the disclosed antenna probe element and the amplifier subassembly exhibit the bi-directional directive properties of a standard fixed length dipole, while the addition of a scatter-plate makes the antenna directive with separate frequency-dependant directive modes. The scatter-plate can be tuned such that these separate directive modes occur at convenient areas of the RF frequency spectrum. Other means of achieving directivity are disclosed using the antenna probe element and the amplifier subassembly.

Abstract: An antenna array for a radio frequency plasma process chamber including, an array of electrodes, an array of dielectric tubes concentrically disposed about each electrode tube to define a chamber configured to be at atmospheric pressure between an outer surface of each electrode tube and an inner surface of the corresponding dielectric tube, and a hermetic seal between each dielectric tube and the plasma process chamber configured to allow a vacuum or low pressure environment in the plasma process chamber.

Abstract: A multi-band antenna includes a base plate having two opposite transverse edges and two opposite longitudinal edges respectively connected to the two transverse edges. A high frequency radiating element and a capacitance element are respectively bent downward from the two transverse edges of the base plate and then extend in a transverse direction. A feeding point is defined at one end of the capacitance element adjacent to the base plate. A low frequency radiating element extends from one longitudinal edge of the base plate. An inductance element extends from the other longitudinal edge of the base plate and has a transverse border exceeding the base plate in a longitudinal direction. A grounding element is bent downward from the transverse border of the inductance element and then extends in the same direction as the high frequency radiating element to be spaced from the capacitance element.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus comprising a plurality of three-dimensional radiator elements, each radiator element transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves. The radiator elements are arranged so that at least one pair of adjacent radiator elements are separated by a gap, which behaves like a waveguide inducing by a coupling effect electromagnetic interferences with the waves. The apparatus includes a portion to establish a galvanic contact between the adjacent radiator elements, so as to suppress the coupling effect, while allowing for the thermal expansion of the adjacent radiator elements.

Abstract: An antenna element is disclosed that includes a first antenna portion having a hemispherical shape; and a second antenna portion having a conical shape, and a feeding portion disposed at an apex of the conical shape and configured to be fed with an electrical power from an external power source, wherein the first antenna portion and the second antenna portion are engaged with each other to form the antenna element having a teardrop shape.

Abstract: An antenna arrangement for a communication device is provided that may include a monopole antenna element having a bottom side joined to a first lateral side and joined to a second lateral side. The bottom side may be joined to each lateral side at an angle less than 90 degrees for forming an antenna element area defined at least by the bottom side and the first and second lateral sides. The antenna element area may include an central part arcuate around a longitudinal axis in a conical fashion, so that at least a part of the bottom side is provided half a turn around the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A satellite broadcast receiving converter includes a feedhorn to which a satellite broadcast radio wave is input, a circuit board on which a converting element for receiving and converting the satellite broadcast radio wave to an electric signal is mounted, and a support case which is provided on the periphery on the back end side of the feedhorn, and which supports and positions the circuit board at a position at which the satellite broadcast radio wave can be received. The feedhorn and the support case are made of synthetic resin formed by plating a surface of the synthetic resin with metal. At least the opening surface side surface and the inner side surface which serves as a waveguide path of the feedhorn are plated with metal. At least the inner side surface of the support case positioned between the inner wall of the feedhorn and a ground pattern of the circuit board is plated with metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for collection, storage and output of different forms of electromagnetic energy, comprising a collector arrangement and a storage arrangement. According to the invention, electrical energy is collected as efficiently as possible on a commercial scale without the use of raw materials, by providing a conductor (1), forming a closed circuit for supply of electric users with electrical energy for the collector arrangement and/or the storage arrangement.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a method and system for an antenna modular sub-array super component is presented. The modular sub-array super component allows for multiple antenna product designs to utilize a common low cost aperture element assembly block, quantities of which may be scaled up or down to suit the physical, performance, and power requirements of a specific antenna system. More specifically, a method and system for connecting various components of an antenna modular sub-array using a bar with leads connector is discussed. The bar with leads may connect antenna subcomponents or subassemblies.

Abstract: In order to realize a capsule-type medical device suitable for improving efficiency of wireless transmission/reception using an antenna to increase radiowave power, a capsule-type medical device is configured so as to comprise an image-capturing illumination unit in which an illumination optical system and an image-capturing unit are provided as a function executing unit for executing a predetermined function within a subject to be examined, an RF unit serving as a wireless unit for communicating a signal generated by this image-capturing illumination unit being driven, or a signal for controlling driving of the image-capturing illumination unit with the outside of the subject to be examined wirelessly, and an antenna, which is provided in this RF unit, including a pair of antenna elements formed in a tubular shape for covering the outer circumference of the image-capturing illumination unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dual polarised radiating element (1) for a cellular base station antenna, comprising: a reflector surface (21) for reflecting radiation energy, four radiating monopoles (4a to 4d) distributed around an aperture area (8), each radiating monopole comprising a footing (42a to 42d) protruding from said reflector surface and a flange (41a to 41d) located above the reflector surface and protruding from said footing radially towards the outside, the flanges from adjacent monopoles extending radially perpendicular to each other, wherein it further comprises: four element feeds (5a to 5d), each capacitively coupled to a respective monopole and protruding radially therefrom within the aperture area (8); powering means (6ac, 6bd, 7a to 7d, 7ac, 7bd) connected to the element feeds.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna device capable of reducing an input impedance and having a wideband characteristic. The antenna device includes: a first radiating plate of a flat shape; a second radiating plate of a flat shape; and an electric feeding section electrically connected to the first radiating plate and the second radiating plate, wherein the first radiating plate and the second radiating plate have different shapes in a plan view and are combined and provided, and both end corner portions of a side portion to which the electric feeding section is connected, of the first radiating plate, are formed in an arc shape.

Abstract: In one embodiment according to the teachings of the present disclosure, an antenna generally includes a first, second, and third elements. The first and second elements form a first electro-magnetic radiator that is operable to transmit or receive a first signal having a first sense of polarization. The first and third elements form a second electro-magnetic radiator that is operable to transmit or receive a second signal having a second sense of polarization that is different than the first sense of polarization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laying device which is used to lay wire windings on transponder units, wherein the wire is guided in an axial manner in the laying device, a contacting device is used place the wires in contact with an automatic thermal clamping arrangement, an advancing system is used to advance machining devices by means of a piezo-leg-motor, a production system is used to produce transponder units in a console structural manner. The invention also relates to a method for the production of transponder units with horizontal ultrasonic introduction and a transponder unit wherein the wire ends engage directly on the ends of the connection surfaces of the chip.

Abstract: Radiant electromagnetic energy beam steering method achieved following antenna conversion from electrical current and voltage characterized signals to radiant wave characterized signals by way of the influence of gaseous plasma of controlled plasma density and electron density on the electromagnetic energy. Reflection and refraction mechanisms are used to impose plasma influence on the steered electromagnetic energy. The employed plasma properties are determined by an electrically energized array of electrodes disposed along the plasma extent. Adaptation of the method to widely differing wavelength parts of the electromagnetic energy spectrum is included. A plurality of prior art patents is identified in supplement of present disclosure of the invention.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a noncontact IC card reader/writer integrated with an antenna that does not require the limitation of an installation location and the adjustment of a resonance frequency of the antenna, is convenient in installation, is provided with a stable characteristic, is small-sized and low-priced. To achieve the object, the invention is provided with a loop antenna that supplies electric power and send data to a noncontact IC card by electromagnetic induction and acquires receive data from the noncontact IC card by load fluctuation, a magnetic body arranged closely at the back of the loop antenna, a first metallic plate arranged on the back side of the magnetic body and a second metallic plate arranged on the back side of the first metallic plate and larger than the first metallic plate in size.

Abstract: An antenna that includes, in at least one embodiment, first and second radiating elements each having a substantially conical radiating surface. Each radiating surface may be substantially linearly conical or nonlinearly conical. The radiating surfaces are substantially aligned coaxially, and the radiating elements are positioned on opposing sides of a signal launching region, extending in opposing directions from the signal launching region. A signal feed extends through the first radiating element, thereby positioning a signal launch point between the first and second radiating elements in the signal launching region proximate vertices of the first and second radiating surfaces. The first and second radiating elements have first and second included angles, respectively, that are each no less than about 40 degrees.

Abstract: A compact multi-polarized antenna for transmitting and/or receiving radio frequency (RF) signals, and a method for constructing same, is disclosed. The antenna comprises at least two radiative antenna elements each having a first end and a second end. The second ends of the antenna elements are electrically connected at an apex point and are disposed outwardly away from the apex point at an acute angle relative to and to a first side of an imaginary plane intersecting the apex point. The antenna also includes an electrically conductive, non-planar ground reference located at and/or to a second side of the imaginary plane.

Abstract: A clipping communication device includes a first clipping arm unit, a second clipping arm unit, an antenna module and a pivot unit. The first clipping arm unit includes a first force exerting portion and a first clipping portion. The second clipping arm unit has a second force exerting portion and a second clipping portion. The first force exerting portion is disposed corresponding to the second force exerting portion, and the first clipping portion is disposed corresponding to the second clipping portion. The antenna module is disposed in the first clipping arm unit. The pivot unit pivots on the first clipping arm unit and the second clipping arm unit.

Abstract: An antenna device comprising: a substrate; a radiation portion including a dielectric block arranged on one principal face of said substrate and a first conductor layer formed in a stereoscopic shape on a surface of said dielectric block; and a grounding conductor including a second conductor layer provided on other principal face of said substrate.

Abstract: An antenna device has a circular radiation plate with a diameter of substantially ½ wavelength in electric length faced to a ground plate with a first power supply port and a second power supply port in its periphery. The power supply ports are disposed at positions where straight lines connecting respective power supply ports to a midpoint of the radiation plate intersect at right angles. Four slits axisymmetric with respect the straight lines are disposed in radiation plate, and two sides of the periphery of each slit contact with each other.

Abstract: An antenna (10) having an emitter element which is positioned in front of a conductive reflector (13) and has a three-dimensional cast part. The cast part is implemented as conductive and has a closed peripheral structure (11) having alternating constrictions and bulges. The peripheral structure (11) spans an imaginary surface (14) which is intersected by at least two planes of symmetry (15.1, 15.3) of the cast part. At least two fastening elements (12.1, 12.2) are provided, which extend essentially perpendicular to the imaginary surface (14) and support the peripheral structure (11) at two points which lie on one of the planes of symmetry (15.1; 15.3). At the lower ends (16), the fastening elements (12.1, 12.2) are connected to the reflector (13), the fastening elements (12.1, 12.2) also being used for electrical excitation of the emitter element.

Abstract: An antenna system for a radio frequency (RF) electronic device includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a ground plane, and an active element. The PCB has a top surface and a bottom surface. The ground plane is on the bottom surface. The active element is mounted on the top surface. The active element includes a first segment positioned in a top surface plane and connected to a second segment oriented perpendicular to the top surface.

Abstract: A method of forming a periodic index of refraction pattern in a superlattice of a solid material to achieve photonic bandgap effects at desired optical wavelengths is disclosed. A plurality of space group symmetries, including a plurality of empty-spaced buried patterns, are formed by drilling holes in the solid material and annealing the solid material to form empty-spaced patterns of various geometries. The empty-spaced patterns may have various sizes and may be formed at different periodicities, so that various photonic band structures can be produced for wavelength regions of interest.

Abstract: Compact, planar inverted-F antennas are provided that radiate within multiple frequency bands for use within communications devices, such as radiotelephones. Multiple signal feeds extend from a conductive element in respective spaced-apart locations. A respective plurality of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) switches are electrically connected to the signal feeds and are configured to selectively connect the respective signal feeds to ground or RF circuitry. In addition, each MEMS switch can be opened to electrically isolate a respective signal feed.

Abstract: A ground-based antenna for use with a satellite communications (SATCOM) system that reduces interference from geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) satellites. Because GEO satellites that provide coverage of the continental United States (CONUS) are uniformly separated along an equatorial arc around the earth, the GEO satellites are approximately uniformly separated in sine space when viewed from a ground terminal located within CONUS over typical communications frequency bands, such as the Ka band (29-39 GHz) and the Ku band (10-15 GHz). The invention can reduce interference by providing an uniformly illuminated rectangular aperture, in which the horizontal dimension is chosen so when the aperture is normal to a transmission axis between the antenna and the Nth satellite of a SATCOM systems, the nulls of the antenna radiation pattern align with the N±1, N±2, N±3, . . . satellites.

Abstract: An antenna pattern disposed on a three-dimensional object is used to optimize gain, beam pattern, polarization response, or other qualities despite or independently of physical orientation. In the preferred embodiment a fractal array is used on a polyhedron, though non-fractal and other self-replicating antenna patterns may be generated through the use of additional transformations and candidate geometric shapes to achieve patterns which are not only arbitrary in terms of wavelength/frequency, but also permit variable radiation patterns and variable polarization other desirable criteria. In addition to the use of variable scaling, geometric patterns, and the like, multiple structures may be placed within the same spatial footprint to permit reception over more bands. As an alternative to a fixed pattern with switches used to swap elements or change feed points, a reconfigurable multi-dimensional array may be used having an active area optimized to maximize reception for a desired frequency and/or direction.