Abstract: A repeater system for LPWAN according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a first antenna and a second antenna which may be antennas for transmission or reception according to a user's selection; a switch which is coupled to each of the first antenna and the second antenna; an RF transmission end and an RF reception end which are connected to the first antenna and the second antenna through the switch; and a control unit for controlling the switching of the switch and for controlling the RF transmission end and the RF reception end, wherein the first antenna is a multi-directional dipole antenna, and the second antenna includes a directional antenna for receiving and transmitting signals in a single direction.

Abstract: A system for subsurface transmission includes an array of very low frequency (VLF) transmitter nodes supported by semi-autonomous maritime, airborne, or space platforms spaced at regular intervals from their nearest neighbors and phased to localize VLF coverage to some desired area on a body of water.

Abstract: A wideband receiver system comprises a wideband analog-to-digital converter (ADC) module and a digital frontend (DFE) module. The wideband ADC is configured to concurrently digitize a band of frequencies comprising a plurality of desired channels and a plurality of undesired channels. The DFE module is coupled to the digital in-phase and quadrature signals. The DFE module is configured to select the plurality of desired channels from the digitized band of frequencies, and generate an intermediate frequency (IF) signal comprising the selected plurality of desired channels and having a bandwidth that is less than a bandwidth of the band of frequencies, where the generation comprises frequency shifting of the selected plurality of desired channels. The IF signal may be a digital signal and the DFE is configured to output the IF signal via a serial or parallel interface.

Abstract: An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) resistant telecommunications (telecom) system includes core components mounted within and shielded by a Faraday cage. The components include a data source or storage device. An ethernet switch selectively connects the data source or storage device to a primary satellite router and a post-EMP satellite router. Telecom signals are output from and input to the core components via low noise blocks (LNBs) and block upconverters (BUCs). A method of resisting EMP interference for a telecommunications system includes the steps of enclosing and shielding core components in a Faraday cage and providing output via LNBs and BUCs to an antenna subsystem. The antenna subsystem can include one or more antenna elements with configurations chosen from the group comprising: parabolic dish; array; unidirectional; and omnidirectional. The EMP-resistant telecom can optionally be combined with a signal regenerating subsystem and used with a signal regenerating method.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a phased array antenna comprises multiple subcircuits in communication with multiple radiating elements. The radio frequency signals are independently adjusted for both polarization control and beam steering. In a receive embodiment, multiple RF signals of various polarizations are received and combined into at least one receive beam output. In a transmit embodiment, at least one transmit beam input is divided and transmitted through multiple radiating elements, with the transmitted beams having various polarizations. In an exemplary embodiment, the phased array antenna provides multi-beam formation over multiple operating frequency bands. The wideband nature of the active components allows for operation over multiple frequency bands simultaneously.

Abstract: A body part for a motorized land vehicle is provided. The body part includes at least one wall made of a plastic material and including at least one housing forming a cavity for electromagnetic waves, said housing includes: at least one transceiver for transmitting and/or receiving an electromagnetic wave in said housing; at least one adaptable surface capable of reflecting the electromagnetic wave transmitted by the transceiver in a given direction (in a controlled manner) and, conversely, capable of reflecting the electromagnetic wave coming from the exterior of the housing toward the transceiver.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a storage device, for triggering an alarm during a sensor jamming attack. In one aspect, a monitoring system sensor unit is disclosed that includes a sensor, a communication unit configured to communicate with a monitoring system using a range of frequencies, and a jamming detection unit. The jamming detection unit may include a processor and a computer storage media storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include detecting a sensor jamming event, selecting a different form of communication other than the range of radio frequencies for the communication unit to communicate with the monitoring system, and providing, to the communication unit, an instruction to communicate with the monitoring system using the form of communication, wherein the communication unit may communicate, to the monitoring system using the form of communication, the sensor data.

Abstract: A communication system transmits a data signal between a transmitter and a receiver. A service provider operates the communication system for a client. When the data signal is received at the receiver, the data signal is decoded and the service provider decides whether the decoded data signal is accurate or whether the decoded data signal should be rejected. The service provider transmits the decoded data signal and its determination as to its accuracy to the client. Metadata including information about the transmission of the data signal is also provided to the client so that the client can make its own determination regarding whether to accept or reject the decoded data signal.

Abstract: A wideband receiver system comprises a wideband analog-to-digital converter (ADC) module and a digital frontend (DFE) module. The wideband ADC is configured to concurrently digitize a band of frequencies comprising a plurality of desired channels and a plurality of undesired channels. The DFE module is coupled to the digital in-phase and quadrature signals. The DFE module is configured to select the plurality of desired channels from the digitized band of frequencies, and generate an intermediate frequency (IF) signal comprising the selected plurality of desired channels and having a bandwidth that is less than a bandwidth of the band of frequencies, where the generation comprises frequency shifting of the selected plurality of desired channels. The IF signal may be a digital signal and the DFE is configured to output the IF signal via a serial or parallel interface.

Abstract: A system for providing air traffic control within a geographic sector to which a communication frequency in the VHF or UHF range is assigned comprises at least one satellite (configured for a communication with an aircraft in the geographic sector using an analog modulated RFF signal at the communication frequency. The system is configured in such a way that at each time, only one satellite is actively transmitting on the communication frequency assigned to the geographic sector.

Abstract: A compensator system includes a control loop with a gain modifier coupled to an antenna. A control unit is configured to adjustably control the gain of a Tx signal being provided to the antenna by the gain modifier. The control unit receives feedback from a first detector connected to the output of the gain modifier that allows the first control unit to ensure the gain modifier is providing the appropriate amount of gain. A signal level can be provided to the control unit to set the desired output level from gain modifier and the signal level can be determined adjacent a transceiver that is separated from the gain modifier by a length of cable.

Abstract: A radio wave absorbing member 1a includes a radio wave absorber 10 and a support 20 having a sheet shape. The radio wave absorber 10 includes a resistive layer 12, a reflective layer 14, and a dielectric layer 13. The reflective layer 14 reflects a radio wave. The dielectric layer 13 is disposed between the resistive layer 12 and the reflective layer 14 in the thickness direction of the reflective layer 14. The support 20 supports the radio wave absorber 10. The support 20 includes a matrix resin 20m and a flame retardant 20p.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a passive noise dampener. A system includes a hybrid fiber-coaxial network which carries content signals between a service provider system and premises, where the hybrid fiber-coaxial network is susceptible to receiving wireless noise signals, a plurality of passive noise dampeners, each passive noise dampener connected between the hybrid fiber-coaxial network and a premise of the premises. Each passive noise dampener includes an antenna based on medium used in the hybrid fiber-coaxial network. The antenna receives the wireless noise signals. A phase shifting device phase shifts 180 degrees phase shift the wireless noise signals received by the antenna to generate a counter signal. A directional coupler injects the counter signal into the hybrid fiber-coaxial network to mitigate impact of the wireless noise signals received by the hybrid fiber-coaxial network on the content signals. The antenna, the phase shifting device, and the directional coupler are passive devices.

Abstract: A method for identifying radio signal transmission characteristics in a wireless communication system and an apparatus therefor are provided. The method may include identifying a signal transmission site, identifying a signal reception site, finding an area where a tree is present between the signal transmission site and the signal reception site, checking characteristics of the crown of the tree and characteristics of the trunk of the tree, and examining transmission characteristics of a radio signal sent from the signal transmission site to the signal reception site on the basis of the characteristics of the crown and the trunk. The method and apparatus relate to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for internet of things (IoT), and may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication and the IoT-related technologies.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to antennas for transmitting and/or receiving electrical signals comprising a MXene composition, devices comprising these antennas, and methods of transmitting and receiving signals using these antennas.

Abstract: An antenna unit, an antenna system and an electronic device are provided. The antenna unit includes: a helical antenna with a three-dimensional structure, wherein the helical antenna is disposed on an edge region of a carrier board, and includes at least one turn of helical coil, wherein each of the at least one turn of helical coil includes multiple helical segments that are not in a same plane, and the multiple helical segments are respectively disposed in multiple layers of the carrier board. The antenna system includes a carrier board, a first antenna array and a second antenna array, wherein the first antenna array is disposed in a middle region of the carrier board and includes multiple patch units, the second antenna array includes at least one above antenna unit, and the helical antenna of the antenna unit is disposed at the edge region of the carrier board.

Abstract: An antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes a modal antenna disposed on a circuit board. The modal antenna includes a driven element and a parasitic element. The modal antenna is operable in a plurality of different modes. Each of the plurality of modes has a distinct radiation pattern. The antenna system further includes a radio frequency amplifier circuit disposed on the circuit board. The radio frequency amplifier circuit is coupled between the drive element of the modal antenna and a transmission line.

Abstract: A radio frequency transmission system and methods for mitigating multipath radio frequency interference are disclosed. Embodiments include a first helical antenna having a first radius and operable to receive a first electromagnetic signal, and a second helical antenna having a second radius and operable to receive a second electromagnetic signal. Further embodiments include a phase adjuster configured to receive the first electromagnetic signal as an input signal, apply an adjustable phase delay to the input signal, and output an adjusted electromagnetic signal. Still further embodiments include a signal combiner configured to receive the adjusted electromagnetic signal and the second electromagnetic signal and output a combined electromagnetic signal.

Abstract: An electronic device of various embodiments can include a broadcast receiving module, a connector including a first pin and a second pin, and a processor, wherein the processor can be configured to: identify, through the first pin, the type of external electronic device connected through the connector; drive the broadcast receiving module in a state in which an external antenna included in an external electronic device and the broadcast receiving module are electrically connected through the first pin when the external electronic device corresponds to a designated electronic device type; receive a broadcast signal from the external antenna by using the broadcast receiving module; and output, through the second pin, an audio signal generated on the basis of at least a part of the broadcast signal to a designated device. Other embodiments are also possible.

Abstract: A wireless access system including a wireless transceiver configured to emit electromagnetic radiation and a wireless coverage control thin film. The wireless coverage control thin film includes a thin film and a plurality of conductive patterns on the thin film. The conductive patterns are configured to scatter the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the wireless transceiver.