Patents Examined by Bamidele A Immanuel
  • Patent number: 11973274
    Abstract: A single-switch-per-bit topology for reconfigurable reflective surfaces (RRSs) is provided. Novel multi-bit unit-cell configurations are presented for radio-frequency (RF) RRSs with improved radiation efficiency and compact designs. Embodiments described herein realize a multi-bit RRS using an antenna array with multiple integrated switches at the ports of every antenna element (e.g., one at each port, providing one control bit per switch). By manipulating the states of the switches, the impinging waves on the surface are modulated, leading to beamforming in the desired direction. Some embodiments utilize a single switch-per-bit topology integrating single-pole-single-throw (SPST) switches (e.g., PIN diodes) into the unit-cell design, achieving up to 4 bits of phase quantization with only 4 switches. The exhibited radiation efficiency of the multi-bit RRS is significantly improved compared to lower bit configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Panagiotis Theofanopoulos, Georgios Trichopoulos
  • Patent number: 11973261
    Abstract: An antenna structure with wide radiation bandwidth in a reduced physical space includes a metallic housing, a first feed portion, and a second feed portion. The metallic housing includes a metallic side frame and a metallic back board. The metallic side frame defines a slot, and first and second gaps. The metallic side frame between the first gap and one end of the slot forms a first radiation portion. The second gap divides the first radiation portion into first and second radiation sections. The first feed portion feeds current and signal to the first radiation section, and the first radiation section works in a GPS mode and a WIFI 2.4 GHz mode. The second feed portion feeds current and signal to the second radiation section, and the second radiation section works in a WIFI 5 GHz mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kun-Lin Sung, Yung-Chin Chen, Yi-Chieh Lee
  • Patent number: 11962063
    Abstract: An antenna structure with multiple frequency capabilities applied to an electronic device includes frame body, first feed point, a first switch point, and second switch point. The frame body has at least one portion made of metal material and defines two gaps. The frame body between gaps form a first radiation portion. The first feed point from a source feeds current and signal to the first radiation portion. The first switch point and the second switch point are located at two ends of the frame body adjacent to the first gap. The first switch point and the second switch point are grounded through a switch circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Cho-Kang Hsu, Min-Hui Ho
  • Patent number: 11949154
    Abstract: An antenna device for vehicle includes: an antenna element; an external connection terminal; a connection detection resistor having one end being grounded and having another end being connected with the external connection terminal, the connection detection resistor being connected in parallel with the antenna element; and a protection circuit having a capacitor, the capacitor having one end being grounded and having another end being connected with the external connection terminal, the capacitor being connected in parallel with the connection detection resistor, the protection circuit conducting a surge current from the external connection terminal to a ground side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: YOKOWO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Noritaka Terashita, Motohisa Ono
  • Patent number: 11916400
    Abstract: A structure for wireless communication having a plurality of conductor layers, an insulator layer separating each of the conductor layers, and at least one connector connecting two of the conductor layers wherein an electrical resistance is reduced when an electrical signal is induced in the resonator at a predetermined frequency. The structure is capable of transmitting or receiving electrical energy and/or data at various near and far field magnetic coupling frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: NuCurrent, Inc.
    Inventors: Vinit Singh, Christine A. Frysz
  • Patent number: 11916309
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving magnetic field signals in a magnetic field communication system are provided. The apparatus includes a controller configured to generate a communication signal, matching units that are configured to receive the communication signal and that respectively correspond to different matching frequencies, and loop antennas that are connected to the matching units, respectively, and that are configured to convert communication signals according to the different matching frequencies into magnetic transmission signals in the form of magnetic field energy and to transmit the magnetic transmission signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jaewoo Lee, In Kui Cho, Sang-Won Kim, Seong-Min Kim, Ho Jin Lee, Jang Yeol Kim, Jung Ick Moon, Woo Cheon Park, Je Hoon Yun, Hyunjoon Lee, Dong Won Jang
  • Patent number: 11901610
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic apparatus comprising: a housing; a display; first antenna structure comprising a first array of antenna elements; second antenna structure comprising a second array of antenna elements; and at least one wireless communication circuit which is electrically connected to the first array and the second array, and transmits and/or receives signals having a frequency between 3 GHz and 100 GHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jaehyung Kim, Jinkyu Bang, Jaebong Chun, Hanbin Lee, Sangmin Han
  • Patent number: 11894604
    Abstract: To realize polarization MIMO in a more suitable form in a mobile communication apparatus. A communication apparatus includes a plurality of antenna parts configured to receive or transmit a wireless signal, a communication control part configured to control transmitting or receiving the wireless signal via at least any of the plurality of antenna parts, and a casing housing the communication control part, in which each of the plurality of antenna parts is held near each of a plurality of partial regions normal directions of which cross each other or the normal directions of which are mutually twisted in outer faces of the casing, and transmit or receive a first wireless signal and a second wireless signal propagating in directions substantially orthogonal to the partial regions and having mutually different polarization directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: SONY MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS INC.
    Inventors: Yuichiro Suzuki, Shen Wang, Toru Ozone, Jin Sato
  • Patent number: 11888209
    Abstract: A multiband antenna comprises a dielectric substrate with a first surface defining an annular ledge and a central recess with a plurality of pockets. A MIMO radiator body is disposed in the central recess having a first surface defining a plurality of lobes which are disposed in respective ones of the plurality of pockets and having a second surface defining an outer rim and a central shelf A radiator ring is disposed at the annular ledge so that the radiator ring and the outer rim converge along an annular gap therebetween. A plurality of MIMO feed lines provide external connection to respective lobes. The MIMO radiator body and the radiator ring provide a substantially horizontally-directed radiation pattern (e.g., for terrestrial signals). At least one low-profile radiator on the central shelf provides a substantially circularly polarized or vertically-directed radiation pattern for receiving signals radiated from a satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignees: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, OHIO STATE INNOVATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: John F. Locke, Chi-Chih Chen, Jiukun Che
  • Patent number: 11881642
    Abstract: An antenna apparatus includes a dielectric layer; a patch antenna pattern disposed on an upper surface of the dielectric layer and including an upper surface having a polygonal shape, a plurality of feed vias respectively disposed to penetrate the dielectric layer by at least a portion of a thickness of the dielectric layer, respectively disposed to be biased toward a first side and a second side, different from each other, from a center of the polygonal shape of the patch antenna pattern, and respectively disposed to be spaced apart from the patch antenna pattern, and a plurality of feed patterns respectively electrically connected to an upper end of a corresponding feed via, among the plurality of feed vias, respectively disposed to be spaced apart from the patch antenna pattern, and configured to provide a feed path to the patch antenna pattern, wherein the polygonal shape of the patch antenna pattern has a structure in which the first side and a third side between the first and second sides form an obtuse
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nam Ki Kim, Jeong Ki Ryoo, Won Cheol Lee, Jae Min Keum, Dong Ok Ko, Shin Haeng Heo
  • Patent number: 11881614
    Abstract: A mobile terminal and an antenna radiation method of the mobile terminal are provided. The mobile terminal includes a frame employed as an antenna, the frame having a feed point; an antenna bracket positioned within the frame; a first metal sheet positioned on the antenna bracket, and coupled to the feed point; and a second metal sheet positioned on the antenna bracket, a gap being positioned between the second metal sheet and the first metal sheet, the second metal sheet being coupled to the first metal sheet via the gap for feeding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wenjie Guan
  • Patent number: 11876322
    Abstract: A window/seal and a satellite ground station antenna using the window/seal. A window/seal for a circular waveguide includes a right-circular cylindrical window having an axis, an annular recess surrounding and coaxial with the cylindrical window, and an annular rib surrounding and coaxial with the annular recess. An outer diameter of the annular rib is configured to fit closely within an inside diameter of the circular waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Optim Microwave Inc.
    Inventors: John Mahon, Thomas Bohner
  • Patent number: 11876295
    Abstract: An electromagnetic device includes: an electromagnetically reflective structure having an electrically conductive structure and a plurality of electrically conductive electromagnetic reflectors that are integrally formed with or are in electrical communication with the electrically conductive structure; wherein the plurality of reflectors are disposed relative to each other in an ordered arrangement; and, wherein each reflector of the plurality of reflectors forms a wall that defines and at least partially circumscribes a recess having an electrically conductive base that forms part of or is in electrical communication with the electrically conductive structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ROGERS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gianni Taraschi, Kristi Pance, Shawn P. Williams, Karl E. Sprentall, Stephen O′Connor, Murali Sethumadhavan, Michael S. White
  • Patent number: 11862844
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device according to an embodiment may include a first device and a second device that are coupled to each other or spaced from each other. The first device may include a first housing, a first antenna element having a first electrical length for transmitting or receiving a signal in a first frequency band, a communication circuit disposed inside the first housing and for transmitting and receiving the signal of the first antenna element, and a first ground member electrically connected to the first antenna element. The second device may include a second antenna element having a second electrical length, a second housing, and a second ground member disposed inside the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Soopyoung Park
  • Patent number: 11862867
    Abstract: An antenna device includes first and second radiating elements, a first coil coupled to the first radiating element or a feeding circuit, a second coil coupled to the second radiating element and coupled to the first coil via an electromagnetic field, and an inductor. The first and second radiating elements are coupled to each other via an electric field. The harmonic resonant frequency of a resonance circuit defined by a transformer defined by the first coil and the second coil, the inductor, and the second radiating element exists within a communication frequency range. The harmonic resonant frequency is a (2n+1)th harmonic frequency, where n is an integer equal to or greater than 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takafumi Nasu
  • Patent number: 11862876
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The device includes a housing including a first cover having a first dielectric constant, and an antenna structure disposed in an inner space of the housing. The antenna structure may include a PCB, an antenna element disposed in the PCB to form a beam pattern in a specific direction, a first dielectric structure disposed on a radiation path of the beam pattern, formed integrally with or combined with the PCB, and having a second dielectric constant equal to or different from the first dielectric constant, and a second dielectric structure disposed on the radiation path between the first dielectric structure and the first cover, and having a third dielectric constant higher than the first dielectric constant and the second dielectric constant. The electronic device may further include a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a radio signal through the antenna element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dongyeon Kim, Hosaeng Kim, Seongjin Park, Sumin Yun, Myunghun Jeong, Jehun Jong, Jaehoon Jo
  • Patent number: 11862879
    Abstract: Antenna elements are described that may include a radiator, a feeding portion, a first impedance transformer, a balun, and a second impedance transformer. The first impedance transformer, balun, and second impedance transformer may be disposed above a ground plane of an antenna array to reduce a bulk of the array. The array can also include a dielectric top layer for loading apertures of the antenna array. The antenna elements can also include anomaly suppressors can be provided to cancel common-mode resonances from the radiators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: SI2 Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Anatoliy Boryssenko
  • Patent number: 11855680
    Abstract: A beam forming network system includes a first beam forming network having first and second ports, in which each of the first ports is operatively coupled to an antenna element; and a second beam forming network including third and fourth ports, in which each of the third ports is operatively coupled to one of the second ports using at least one of a phase shifter, attenuator, power divider, and/or hybrid coupler. A method of beam forming includes coupling each of the first ports associated with a first beam forming network operatively to one antenna element, and coupling each of the third ports associated with a second beam forming network operatively to one of the second ports associated with the first beam forming network using at least one of a phase shifter, attenuator, power divider, and/or hybrid coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: John Howard
  • Patent number: 11855343
    Abstract: An antenna includes a first radiator and a first capacitor structure. A first end of the first radiator is electrically connected to a signal feed end of a printed circuit board by means of the first capacitor structure, and a second end of the first radiator is electrically connected to a ground end of the printed circuit board. The first radiator, the first capacitor structure, the signal feed end, and the ground end form a first antenna configured to produce a first resonance frequency. An electrical length of the first radiator is greater than one eighth of a wavelength corresponding to the first resonance frequency, and the electrical length of the first radiator is less than a quarter of the wavelength corresponding to the first resonance frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Beijing Kunshi Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Yu, Hanyang Wang, Jianming Li
  • Patent number: 11848506
    Abstract: An antenna apparatus and an electronic device, the antenna apparatus comprising: a near-field communication chip for providing a differential excitation current; a first non-near-field communication chip for providing a first non-near-field communication excitation signal; a grounding plane on which a conductive path is formed; a first conductor structure, comprising a first conductor section and a second conductor section spaced apart from each other; and a second conductor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.
    Inventor: Si Li