Abstract: An L-shape Corner (LC) Antenna uses an L shaped antenna on the corner of a circuit board of a wireless device. A low band element is positioned and designed to resonate along the long dimension of the adjacent ground plane while a high band element is positioned and designed to resonate along the short dimension of the adjacent ground plane. The single antenna element provides two separate radiating sections that allow for optimization of low and high band resonances that are often required to service the cellular and other wireless frequency bands. The two radiating sections of the antenna provide different polarizations for the two resonances that assist in de-coupling the two resonances from each other.
Abstract: A log-periodic dipole array antenna according to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a dielectric substrate, a radiating element having a plurality of lines extending from a center to an outer side and symmetrically arranged on the dielectric substrate based on the center, so as to resonate in a first frequency band and a second frequency band, the plurality of lines being connected at the center or the outer side of the radiating element in an alternating manner, the lines becoming longer going from up to down of the radiating element fed according to a predetermined log-periodic ratio, and a band stopper formed on one point for connecting the lines to each other.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 28, 2013
Date of Patent:
June 14, 2016
Assignee:
AGENCY FOR DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT
Inventors:
Min Sung Kim, Chan Yik Park, Byung Gil Yu, Ho Joon Jang
Abstract: The present invention provides a shielding module integrating antenna and integrated circuit component, which comprises an artificial magnetic conductor board, an antenna, a common ground face, a plurality of first via holes, a shielding slot, a plurality of second via holes, and an IC component. The IC component is embedded in the shielding slot formed between the common ground face and surrounded by the plurality of second via holes of the artificial magnetic conductor board. Accordingly, the antenna is formed and shielded above the shielding slot, the plurality of second via holes, and the IC component separated by the common ground face and the plurality of first via holes of the artificial magnetic conductor board. As a result, the package area of integrated circuit component and cost is reduced while shielded from external noise and electromagnetic interference.
Abstract: An antenna for a radar detector according to the present invention comprises: a power supply unit; first and second branches branched from the power supply unit; a first band patch antenna connected to the first branch and having first band properties; a second band patch antenna connected to the second branch and having second band properties; a second band stub placed between the power supply unit and the first band patch antenna on the first branch; and a first band stub placed between the power supply unit and the second band patch antenna on the second branch. The antenna for the radar detector according to the present invention may match one power supply unit without damaging the properties of a plurality of antennas that have different frequency properties.
Abstract: Embodiments provide connecting various circuits to which capacitive elements are connected to obtain an optimal capacitive reactance value needed in a resonance. Embodiments provide a capacitance value of an optimal capacitive reactance needed in a resonance by connecting a plurality of capacitive elements to a conductive line connecting an emitter and a ground in series or connecting one or more capacitive elements in parallel/series.
Abstract: An antenna system comprises: multiple antenna elements; and multiple beam forming networks configured to produce radiation patterns for both receiving and transmission functions configured to be optimized by re-positioning said antenna elements, wherein said beam forming networks comprise a receiving beam forming network configured to combine multiple first inputs from said antenna elements into at least a first output, and a transmission beam forming network configured to divide a second input into multiple second outputs to said antenna elements.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 5, 2010
Date of Patent:
May 31, 2016
Assignee:
SPATIAL DIGITAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Inventors:
Donald C. D. Chang, Michael T. S. Lin, Eric Hu
Abstract: Provided is a MEMS module that includes a MEMS element having a first capacitor electrode that can be displaced, a second capacitor electrode that opposes the first capacitor electrode, and driving electrodes that cause the first capacitor electrode to be displaced. The driving electrodes are connected to a control unit that applies a driving voltage to the driving electrodes and monitor terminals for detecting power. Thus, an element for monitoring power is not needed and a MEMS module, a variable reactance circuit and an antenna device are provided that are capable of realizing smaller size and lower loss.
Abstract: A dual-band monopole coupling antenna is disclosed, which comprises: a first radiation part, configured with a frame and an extension section while being disposed on a surface of a substrate; a second radiation part, disposed on the surface of the substrate at a position neighboring to the first radiation part for enabling a coupling effect between the two, allowing the second radiation part to be used as an extension of the first radiation part, and thus adjusting the operation frequency, impedance and impedance matching accordingly; a signal ground section, disposed coupling to the second radiation part; a signal feed-in section, disposed on the surface at a position neighboring to the signal ground section while coupling to the first radiation part; a ground, disposed coupling to the second radiation part; and a dielectric layer, disposed at an non-conductive area arranged between the first radiation part and the second radiation part.
Abstract: Electromagnetic (EM) feeds can illuminate a standard primary reflective antenna with a plurality of feed beams each having a different orbital angular momentum (OAM) or polarization. The reflective antenna, which can be a non-OAM antenna, can reflect the feed beams and thereby produce a composite OAM transmission comprising each of the feed beams. A non-OAM primary antenna can thus transmit a plurality of OAM feed beams as a composite OAM transmission.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 2013
Date of Patent:
May 24, 2016
Assignee:
L-3 Communications Corp.
Inventors:
Johnny M. Harris, Osama S. Haddadin, Zachary C. Bagley, Brandon G. Walsh, Jonathan C. Landon
Abstract: The disclosure discloses a dual-mode terminal antenna, comprising a main antenna comprising a main antenna of a first mode and a main antenna of a second mode, an auxiliary antenna comprising an auxiliary antenna of the first mode and an auxiliary antenna of the second mode, and an antenna bracket. The main and auxiliary antennas are fixed on a same antenna bracket, each of which is configured with a spring lea. When the antenna bracket is clasped on a main board, four spring leaves of the main and auxiliary antennas contact with four antenna feeding points on the main board respectively, An LC resonant circuit is disposed ahead of each antenna feeding point, and four LC resonant circuits resonate at a working frequency band of the antenna corresponding to the antenna feeding point with which each said LC resonant circuits connects, respectively.
Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic control of output power of a leaky wave antenna (LWA) are disclosed and may include configuring one or more LWAs in a wireless device to transmit RF signals at a desired frequency. The LWAs may be integrated in support structures, including an integrated circuit, an integrated circuit package, and/or a printed circuit board. Impedances that are coupled to the LWAs and to a power amplifier enabled to amplify the RF signals may be dynamically configured. A resonant frequency of the LWAs may be tuned, which may be configured to transmit the RF signals at a desired angle from a surface of the support structure. The LWAs may include microstrip or coplanar waveguides where a cavity height of the LWAs may be configured by controlling spacing between conductive lines in the waveguides. The impedances may include capacitor arrays and/or inductors in the support structures.
Abstract: A method for contactlessly checking the functionality of an antenna coil for a portable data carrier comprises the steps of exciting the antenna coil, detecting the free, damped oscillation of the antenna coil in response to the excitation, and evaluating the detected free, damped oscillation. The excitation of the antenna coil is effected inductively through a pulsed magnetic field, which may be generated by a single direct-current pulse, such as a Dirac pulse, by means of an exciting coil attached to a pulse generator. The detection of the oscillation of the antenna coil is effected through a measuring antenna, and the evaluation is effected by means of an evaluation device connected to the measuring antenna.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 5, 2012
Date of Patent:
April 19, 2016
Assignee:
GIESECKE & DEVRIENT GMBH
Inventors:
Michael Baldischweiler, Klaus Finkenzeller, Carsten Bohn
Abstract: An apparatus for fixing a satellite antenna for a construction machine is disclosed, which can adjust the height of the satellite antenna that is installed outside a cab to receive a signal of a satellite receiver installed inside the cab when the equipment is transported or operated in a workshop having a low ceiling.
Abstract: For use with an armored vehicle, a wideband embedded armor antenna is provided. The antenna includes an armor layer mounted to the armored vehicle. A driven dipole is mounted between the armor layer and the vehicle, the dipole operating in the UHF band. A first parasitically driven dipole is mounted on the outside of the armor layer. A second parasitically driven dipole is mounted between the driven dipole and the vehicle. A feed for the driven dipole is provided which does not pierce the armor layer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 1, 2012
Date of Patent:
March 29, 2016
Assignee:
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
Abstract: An ultra-wideband antenna is provided. The antenna includes a cone shaped ground element and a radiating element. The cone shaped ground element has a first vertex region and an aperture formed through the first vertex region. The cone shaped ground element is configured to form an electrical ground. The radiating element includes a cone shaped radiator and a spherical shaped radiator. The cone shaped radiator has a second vertex region that is electrically connectable to a feed element mounted through the aperture of the cone shaped ground element. The spherical shaped radiator is mounted to the cone shaped radiator opposite the second vertex region.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 24, 2013
Date of Patent:
March 22, 2016
Assignee:
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
Inventors:
Robert Sylvester Horner, Lawrence Todd Short Bull, Robert Joseph Motyl
Abstract: In various embodiments, an actuating mechanism is employed to displace a conductor disposed within a fluidic channel, thereby reconfiguring an electronic component.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 8, 2010
Date of Patent:
March 22, 2016
Assignee:
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
Inventors:
Amy E. Duwel, Jason O. Fiering, Douglas W. White, Mark J. Mescher, Joseph M. Bauer, John R. Lachapelle, Bryan Mclaughlin, Frans Spaepen
Abstract: Systems are provided for positioning passive reflectors, such a lens/mirror assemblies, and other types of reflectors that need to be pointed in a particular direction. The systems can effectuate control of both the elevation and azimuth angles of the reflector. The systems can be configured so that a mount can rotate so as to vary the azimuth angle of the reflector by 360° or more without a need to reverse the direction of rotation of the reflector, and without the use of slip rings, RF rotary joints, or electrical cable wraps.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 30, 2015
Date of Patent:
March 8, 2016
Assignee:
Harris Corporation
Inventors:
Kurt A. Zimmerman, Robert Meehan, Mark Mannarino, Courtney D. Miller
Abstract: A reflector is provided according to various embodiments. The reflector may include a backing structure having various configurations. The backing structure, for example, can comprise a plurality of trusses, flexible couplings, stiffeners, and crossbeams in any number of arrangements.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 15, 2012
Date of Patent:
March 8, 2016
Assignee:
COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Inventors:
Robert Taylor, Dana Turse, Philip N. Keller, Larry Adams
Abstract: An antenna system is disclosed that provides a directional radiation field. The antenna system includes at least two monopole antennas, each of which provides a differential connector. Each differential connector is associated with a signal having a different phase such that a radiation field associated with said antenna system is other than a radiation field that would exist if each differential connector were associated with the signal having the same phase.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 30, 2010
Date of Patent:
March 8, 2016
Assignee:
University of Rhode Island Research Foundation
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved antenna system on moving platform that is in communication with multiple satellites for simultaneous reception of RF energy at multiple frequencies. The antenna is implemented as a multi-beam, multi-band antenna having a main reflector with multiple feed horns and a sub-reflector to reflect Ku and Ka frequency band signals directed by a focal region of the main reflector.