Patents Assigned to Pong Research Corporation
  • Publication number: 20150141089
    Abstract: A case for a wireless tablet computer device includes a number of RF resonant loop elements and elongated RF director coupling strip elements mounted in the case and configured such that RF radiation is coupled from an internal antenna of the wireless device out of the device to the RF resonant and coupling elements. The case incorporates a cut-out section in a location leaving exposed a strip that covers an area proximate the internal antenna. The RF resonant loops and director coupling strip elements alternatively may be incorporated with the wireless tablet computer device itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: PONG RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan G. MCCAUGHEY, Karl Richard SHIELDS, Nikhil NILAKANTAN
  • Publication number: 20150077295
    Abstract: A case for a wireless device includes a number of RF coupling elements mounted in the case and configured such that RF radiation is coupled from an internal antenna of the wireless device out of the device to a first RF coupling element, and from the first RF coupling element to a RF redirector coupling element that redirects the RF radiation in a direction outward from said wireless device that is opposite to a user side of the wireless device. A corrugated metallic shield is optionally provided on an opposite side of the case, facing a user of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: PONG RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alfred Y. WONG, Robert MORENO, Karl Richard SHIELDS, Rong WANG
  • Patent number: 8957813
    Abstract: A case for a wireless tablet computer device includes a number of RF resonant loop elements and elongated RF director coupling strip elements mounted in the case and configured such that RF radiation is coupled from an internal antenna of the wireless device out of the device to the RF resonant and coupling elements. The case incorporates a cut-out section in a location leaving exposed a strip that covers an area proximate the internal antenna. The RF resonant loops and director coupling strip elements alternatively may be incorporated with the wireless tablet computer device itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Pong Research Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan G McCaughey, Karl Richard Shields, Nikhil Nilakantan
  • Publication number: 20140287697
    Abstract: An antenna or set of antennae for a wireless device is provided by embedding the antennae into the battery case or generally the surface area of a wireless phone. The antenna connections are through the battery's connections to the wireless device. The antenna can be located at the back surface of the battery or the rear surface of a wireless phone, facing away from the user. An RF shielding device can be embedded into the battery and configured in relation to the antenna such that the RF field intensity and the consequent specific absorption rate for the user is lowered while the outgoing signals of the wireless device remain fully adequate for the function of the wireless device. This feature is preserved for a multi-band operation because a digital phase shifter is used between two radiating antennae. An external case is used as a complement to the wireless phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Pong Research Corporation
    Inventors: Alfred Y. Wong, Robert Moreno, Karl Richard Shields, Rong Wang
  • Patent number: 8750948
    Abstract: An antenna or set of antennae for a wireless device is provided by embedding the antennae into the battery case or generally the surface area of a wireless phone. The antenna connections are through the battery's connections to the wireless device. The antenna can be located at the back surface of the battery or the rear surface of a wireless phone, facing away from the user. An RF shielding device can be embedded into the battery and configured in relation to the antenna such that the RF field intensity and the consequent specific absorption rate for the user is lowered while the outgoing signals of the wireless device remain fully adequate for the function of the wireless device. This feature is preserved for a multi-band operation because a digital phase shifter is used between two radiating antennae. An external case is used as a complement to the wireless phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Pong Research Corporation
    Inventors: Alfred Y. Wong, Robert Moreno, Karl Richard Shields, Rong Wang
  • Publication number: 20130252677
    Abstract: An antenna or set of antennae for a wireless device is provided by embedding the antennae into the battery case or generally the surface area of a wireless phone. The antenna connections are through the battery's connections to the wireless device. The antenna can be located at the back surface of the battery or the rear surface of a wireless phone, facing away from the user. An RF shielding device can be embedded into the battery and configured in relation to the antenna such that the RF field intensity and the consequent specific absorption rate for the user is lowered while the outgoing signals of the wireless device remain fully adequate for the function of the wireless device. This feature is preserved for a multi-band operation because a digital phase shifter is used between two radiating antennae. An external case is used as a complement to the wireless phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Pong Research Corporation
    Inventors: Alfred Y. Wong, Robert Moreno, Karl Richard Shields, Rong Wang
  • Patent number: 8442602
    Abstract: An antenna or set of antennae for a wireless device is provided by embedding the antennae into the battery case or generally the surface area of a wireless phone. The antenna connections are through the battery's connections to the wireless device. The antenna can be located at the back surface of the battery or the rear surface of a wireless phone, facing away from the user. An RF shielding device can be embedded into the battery and configured in relation to the antenna such that the RF field intensity and the consequent specific absorption rate for the user is lowered while the outgoing signals of the wireless device remain fully adequate for the function of the wireless device. This feature is preserved for a multi-band operation because a digital phase shifter is used between two radiating antennae. An external case is used as a complement to the wireless phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Pong Research Corporation
    Inventors: Alfred Y. Wong, Robert Moreno, Karl Richard Shields, Rong Wang
  • Publication number: 20130109435
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a protective cover configured to attach to a wireless device having a surface including a first portion and a second portion mutually exclusive from the first portion. The second portion of the surface is associated with a proximity sensor of the wireless device. The protective cover is configured to cover the first portion of the surface when the protective cover is attached to the wireless device. The protective cover is configured to not cover the second portion of the surface when the protective cover is attached to the wireless device such that the proximity sensor is not triggered by the protective cover when the protective cover is attached to the wireless device and when the wireless device is operational.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: PONG RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventor: PONG RESEARCH CORPORATION
  • Publication number: 20120309472
    Abstract: An antenna or set of antennae for a wireless device is provided by embedding the antennae into the battery case or generally the surface area of a wireless phone. The antenna connections are through the battery's connections to the wireless device. The antenna can be located at the back surface of the battery or the rear surface of a wireless phone, facing away from the user. An RF shielding device can be embedded into the battery and configured in relation to the antenna such that the RF field intensity and the consequent specific absorption rate for the user is lowered while the outgoing signals of the wireless device remain fully adequate for the function of the wireless device. This feature is preserved for a multi-band operation because a digital phase shifter is used between two radiating antennae. An external case is used as a complement to the wireless phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Pong Research Corporation
    Inventors: Alfred Y. WONG, Robert MORENO, Karl Richard SHIELDS, Rong WANG
  • Publication number: 20120242549
    Abstract: A case for a wireless device includes a number of RF coupling elements mounted in the case and configured such that RF radiation is coupled from an internal antenna of the wireless device out of the device to a first RF coupling element, and from the first RF coupling element to a RF redirector coupling element that redirects the RF radiation in a direction outward from said wireless device that is opposite to a user side of the wireless device. A corrugated metallic shield is optionally provided on an opposite side of the case, facing a user of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Pong Research Corporation
    Inventors: Alfred Y. WONG, Robert Moreno, Karl Richard Shelds, Rong Wang
  • Patent number: 8214003
    Abstract: A case for a wireless device includes a number of RF coupling elements mounted in the case and configured such that RF radiation is coupled from an internal antenna of the wireless device out of the device to a first RF coupling element, and from the first RF coupling element to a RF redirector coupling element that redirects the RF radiation in a direction outward from said wireless device that is opposite to a user side of the wireless device. A corrugated metallic shield is optionally provided on an opposite side of the case, facing a user of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Pong Research Corporation
    Inventors: Alfred Y. Wong, Robert Moreno, Karl Richard Shields, Rong Wang
  • Patent number: 8208980
    Abstract: An advanced antenna or set of antennae for a wireless device is provided by embedding the antennae into the battery case or generally the largest surface area of a wireless phone. The antenna connections are made through the battery's connections to the wireless device. The antenna design can be compact and located in any area of the battery. The antenna design can be thin and flat, located at the back surface of the battery or the large rear surface of a wireless phone, facing away from the user. An RF shielding device can be embedded into the battery and configured in relation to the antenna such that the RF field intensity and the consequent specific absorption rate for the user is lowered while the outgoing signals of the wireless device remain fully adequate for the function of the wireless device. This feature is preserved for a multi-band operation because a digital phase shifter is used between two radiating antennae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Pong Research Corporation
    Inventors: Alfred Y. Wong, Robert Moreno, Karl Richard Shields, Rong Wang
  • Publication number: 20120044115
    Abstract: A case for a wireless tablet computer device includes a number of RF resonant loop elements and elongated RF director coupling strip elements mounted in the case and configured such that RF radiation is coupled from an internal antenna of the wireless device out of the device to the RF resonant and coupling elements. The case incorporates a cut-out section in a location leaving exposed a strip that covers an area proximate the internal antenna. The RF resonant loops and director coupling strip elements alternatively may be incorporated with the wireless tablet computer device itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: PONG RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan G. McCaughey, Karl Richard Shields, Nikhil Nilakantan