Patents Examined by Hasan Islam
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Patent number: 11757193Abstract: An antenna assembly according to an implementation may include a dielectric substrate, a first patch having a first slot formed at an inner region of a first conductive pattern disposed on the dielectric substrate and configured to radiate a signal in a first band through the first conductive pattern, and a second patch having a second slot formed at an inner region of a second conductive pattern disposed at an inner region of the first slot and configured to radiate a signal in a second band and a third band through the second conductive pattern.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Kangjae Jung, Kukheon Choi, Byeongyong Park, Uisheon Kim, Ilnam Cho
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Patent number: 11758646Abstract: An antenna module includes a wiring structure including a plurality of insulating layers, a plurality of wiring layers, and a plurality of via layers; an antenna disposed on an upper surface of the wiring structure; a heat dissipation structure disposed around the antenna on the upper surface of the wiring structure; and an encapsulant disposed on the upper surface of the wiring structure and covering at least a portion of each of the antenna and the heat dissipation structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae Woong Choi, Jin Won Lee
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Patent number: 11757178Abstract: An antenna of a terminal device, the antenna includes a metal frame, a side of the metal frame is provided with at least two slot units, each slot unit includes a first slot ring and a second slot ring, the first slot ring and the second slot ring communicate through a third slot, an outer edge circumference of the first slot ring is different from that of the second slot ring. Portions of the metal frame on both sides of the third slot are provided with an antenna feed point and a ground feed point, respectively. The metal frame is electrically connected with a ground plate in the terminal device.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Inventors: Yijin Wang, Huan-chu Huang, Xianjing Jian
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Patent number: 11749907Abstract: An antenna of a terminal device, the antenna includes a metal frame, a side of the metal frame is provided with at least two slots, and the slots are ring-shaped slots. Portions of the metal frame at two sides of each slot of the at least two slots are provided with two groups of feed points, and each group of feed points includes an antenna feed point located on a portion of the metal frame at the inner side of the slot, and a ground feed point located on another portion of the metal frame at the outer side of the slot. The metal frame is electrically connected to a floor in the terminal device.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Inventors: Yijin Wang, Huan-chu Huang, Xianjing Jian
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Patent number: 11742581Abstract: A tapered slot antenna includes a cavity, first and second antenna flanges, a tapered slot, and first and second current wings. The first and second antenna flanges can be disposed on a first half and a second half of the tapered slot antenna, respectively. The second antenna flange can be electrically coupled to the first antenna flange, the first and second antenna flanges tapering from a greater flange width proximate to a top of the tapered slot antenna to a lesser flange width proximate to the cavity. The first current wing can be disposed on the first half of the antenna and the second current wing can be disposed on the second side of the antenna. The first and second sidewalls can be disposed on the first and second halves of the tapered slot antenna, respectively, can taper from the top to a bottom of the tapered slot antenna.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: IXI Technology Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Hyman
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Patent number: 11735819Abstract: Various wireless device and antenna array configurations are provided. An example wireless device includes at least one radio frequency integrated circuit, at least one patch antenna element operably coupled to the at least one radio frequency integrated circuit, at least one dipole antenna comprising two dipole antenna elements disposed adjacent to the at least one patch antenna element and operably coupled to the at least one radio frequency integrated circuit, and at least one high impedance surface disposed below the at least one dipole antenna and adjacent to the at least one patch antenna element.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Jeongil Jay Kim, Sangkil Kim, Darryl Sheldon Jessie
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Patent number: 11735875Abstract: Antenna units and system that has an antenna with at least one docking station, at least one radio unit; and at least one interconnect that includes first and second mating connectors. The first connector is configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to the antenna and the second connector is configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to the at least one radio unit. The interconnect has radial and axial float for blind mating of the first and second mating connectors. The first connector is mounted on the at least one docking station via a mounting body such that space for the radial float is provided between the mounting body and a housing of the first connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: AMPHENOL CORPORATIONInventors: Eric Wankoff, Ken Capozzi, Michael A. Hoyack, Owen R. Barthelmes
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Patent number: 11735804Abstract: A multi-core broadband printed circuit board (PCB) antenna and methods for fabricating such an antenna are provided. One example antenna implemented with a multi-core PCB generally includes a first core structure, a second core structure disposed above the first core structure, and one or more metal layers disposed above the second core structure or below the first core structure. The first core structure includes a first core layer, a first metal layer disposed below the first core layer, and a second metal layer disposed above the first core layer. The second core structure includes a second core layer, a third metal layer disposed below the second core layer, and a fourth metal layer disposed above the second core layer. The first core layer and the second core layer may have different thicknesses.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: QUALCOMM INCORPORATEDInventors: Chaoqi Zhang, Suhyung Hwang, Jaehyun Yeon, Taesik Yang, Jeongil Jay Kim, Darryl Sheldon Jessie, Mohammad Ali Tassoudji
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Patent number: 11721915Abstract: A method of transmitting data on an antenna includes: receiving an indication of orientation of a housing from an orientation sensor, the housing having an antenna coupled thereto; determining an orientation of the housing based on the indication of orientation the housing; actuating an electric motor to change an orientation of the antenna based on the orientation of the housing; electrically connecting the antenna to a transmitter; and transmitting data from the transmitter on the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: DISH TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.Inventors: Christopher William Bruhn, Paul Langer
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Patent number: 11721887Abstract: A millimeter wave antenna and a process design of a millimeter wave antenna are provided. The millimeter wave antenna includes a substrate and an antenna attached to the substrate. The substrate includes a first region and a second region. A thickness of the first region is less than a thickness of the second region. The antenna is arranged on the first region. According to the present application, the millimeter wave antenna enables the substrate attached with the antenna to be as thin as possible, such that a medium structure of the first region of the substrate is changed, reducing an energy loss while a millimeter wave is being transmitted.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: SHENZHEN JAGUAR WAVE TECHNOLOGY LTD.Inventors: Haibo Li, Wei Shin Tung
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Patent number: 11721912Abstract: A patch antenna is constituted by a radiation element disposed on a substrate and a ground conductor disposed in the substrate. A dielectric member is disposed to at least partially cover the radiation element as viewed from above. The dielectric member is disposed on a side opposite a side on which the ground conductor is disposed as viewed from the radiation element. When a direction of a normal line to the radiation element is assumed as a height direction and when an imaginary plane perpendicular to the height direction is assumed as a reference plane, the dielectric member has a side surface which tilts with respect to the reference plane. The dielectric member has no focal point for a radio wave entering the dielectric member in parallel with the height direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Dai Futagami, Takaya Nemoto
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Patent number: 11721891Abstract: A sector antenna is provided comprising a base plate, a cable tower mounting to the base plate and at least one reflector mounting to the base plate and substantially parallel to the axis of the cable tower. The reflector includes a plurality of electrical components operative to transmit and receive telecommunications signals in an arcuate sector of the antenna. The reflector has an inwardly facing surface opposing the cable tower and an outwardly facing surface disposed away from the cable tower. Furthermore, a cable guide plate is interposed between the cable tower and the reflector such that apertures formed in the cable guide plate may provide a guide through which a conductor may pass for making an electrical connection to one of the electrical components along the outwardly-facing surface of the reflector. The cable guide plate apertures align with the reflector apertures and provide a guide to operators when assembling, maintaining and repairing the telecommunications antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, LLCInventors: Jordan Ragos, Karthik Janardhanan, Evan C. Wayton, Mario Scalzo
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Patent number: 11714184Abstract: An access system for a vehicle includes a receiver and an access module. The receiver is configured to receive a signal transmitted from a portable access device to the vehicle. The access module is configured to: generate a differentiated signal based on the received signal; up-sample the differentiated signal to generate a first up-sampled signal; obtain or generate an expected signal; up-sample the expected signal to generate a second up-sampled signal; cross-correlate the first up-sampled signal and the second up-sampled signal to generate a cross-correlation signal; based on the cross-correlation signal, determine a phase difference between the first up-sampled signal and the second up-sampled signal; determine a round trip time of the signal received by the receiver; and permit access to the vehicle based on the round trip time.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignees: DENSO International America, Inc., DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Raymond Michael Stitt, John Videtich
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Patent number: 11710903Abstract: An antenna-like matching component is provided, comprising one or more conductive portions formed on a substrate. Shapes and dimensions of the one or more conductive portions are determined to provide impedance matching for one or more antennas coupled to the matching component.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Kyocera AVX Components (San Diego), Inc.Inventors: Olivier Pajona, Sebastian Rowson, Laurent Deselos
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Patent number: 11705627Abstract: Technologies directed to a radio frequency (RF) structure that provides an electrically insulating gap between a ground plane of a circuit board and a chassis at direct current (DC) and an electrical connection between the ground plane and the chassis at RF frequencies. One RF structure includes a first conductor electrically coupled to the ground plane and a second conductor electrically coupled to the chassis. A physical arrangement of a portion of the first conductor and a portion of the second conductor causes the RF structure to provide an electrically insulating gap between the ground plane and the chassis at DC and an electrical connection between the ground plane and the chassis at RF frequencies.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gordon Coutts
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Patent number: 11705637Abstract: Magnetodielectric (MD) metamaterials have a magnetodielectric (MD) substrate of a ferrite composition or composite having a characteristic impedance matching an impedance of free space and at least one frequency selective surface (FSS). The FSS has a plurality of frequency selective surface elements disposed in a pattern and supported on the MD substrate. The FSS has a conducting composition and is configured to permit one or more of transmission, reflection, or absorption at a selected resonant frequency or selected frequency band. Articles incorporating magnetodielectric metamaterials are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Northeastern UniversityInventor: Vincent Harris
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Patent number: 11699844Abstract: Provided are electronic devices, an antenna structure and a wearable device. The wearable device includes a metal casing including a bottom casing and a side frame surrounding an edge of the bottom casing and integrally connected with the bottom casing, the antenna structure includes a slot in the side frame, and the slot has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end in the first direction. The first direction is the direction surrounding the edge of the bottom casing; the slot is provided with an opening at the first end, and the opening faces the side away from the bottom casing; in the first direction, length from the first end to the grounding end of the slot is ΒΌ of operating wavelength; and a feeding terminal is arranged between the first end and the grounding end of the slot, and is close to the grounding end.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Anhui Huami Information Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Anping Zhao
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Patent number: 11688927Abstract: According to an aspect, a display device includes a display module including a display panel and a conductive layer, and an enclosure configured to surround the display module, where the enclosure includes a conductive portion. The display device includes an antenna having a structure formed by an air gap disposed between the conductive layer and the conductive portion of the enclosure. The antenna includes an antenna feed located within the air gap. The antenna feed is coupled to the conductive portion of the enclosure and to the conductive layer such that at least a portion of the display module is configured as a radiating element for wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Sung Oh, Uei-ming Jow, Huan Liao
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Patent number: 11688947Abstract: Antenna systems have an RF connector, a PCB dipole antenna, and a radome. The RF connector provides a direct connection to the PCB and limits PIM. An omni-directional WiFi antenna has a pair of horizontal dipole antennas on a PCB having different wavelengths and same frequency. An omni-directional UMTS dual antenna has a vertical arrangement of two independent antennas on a PCB and has a jumper printed circuit board connecting the RF connector to the upper antenna. Corresponding connectors, radomes, and ways of combining antenna elements on a single PCB are also disclosed. A single frequency omnidirectional antenna includes both half and full wavelength dipole elements. A plus-shaped radome enhances the omnidirectional radiation pattern of the enclosed antenna. A jumper printed circuit board allows independent antennas on a single circuit board without the degradation of internal coaxial connections.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: RLSmith Holdings LLCInventors: Richard Loy Smith, Jr., Jerry Douglas Leopold
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Patent number: 11677150Abstract: An antenna includes a feed contact, a first antenna branch and a second antenna branch, wherein the first antenna branch and the second antenna branch are respectively electrically connected with the feed contact, forming electromagnetic coupling; the first antenna branch has a specified length for sending and receiving signals in a first frequency band; and the second antenna branch has a specified length for sending and receiving signals in a second frequency band. A terminal device including such an antenna can have improved appearance, improved effect of receiving communication signals in different frequency bands, reduced RF loss, and improved the utilization of the internal space.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.Inventors: Mingming Zhou, Min Li, Yu chuan Su