Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automated mapping of wireless network quality. A client device includes a processor, a network port configured to receive data from a receiver, and a global positioning system (GPS) module configured to determine a position of the client device. A network interface controller is configured to communicate with a server. A client memory stores a data collector configured to associate data received at the network port with a position of the client device when the data was received and provide the data and associated location to the network interface controller for transmission to the server. The server includes a processor, a network interface controller configured to communicate with the client device, and a memory. The server memory stores a data analyzer that determines, for each position of the client device, a set of at least one data quality metric for the receiver.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automated mapping of wireless network quality. A client device includes a processor, a network port configured to receive data from a receiver, and a global positioning system (GPS) module configured to determine a position of the client device. A network interface controller is configured to communicate with a server. A client memory stores a data collector configured to associate data received at the network port with a position of the client device when the data was received and provide the data and associated location to the network interface controller for transmission to the server. The server includes a processor, a network interface controller configured to communicate with the client device, and a memory. The server memory stores a data analyzer that determines, for each position of the client device, a set of at least one data quality metric for the receiver.

Abstract: A bidirectional antenna assembly includes a radiative assembly operatively connected to an antenna feed and at least one passive conductive element. The passive conductive element includes at least first and second planar conductive sheets, each which are substantially perpendicular to a plane passing through the connection of the radiative assembly to the antenna field and arranged at an angle greater than ninety degrees relative to one another. The passive conductive element interacts with the radiative assembly to provide a bidirectional radiation pattern.

Abstract: A bidirectional antenna assembly includes a radiative assembly operatively connected to an antenna feed and at least one passive conductive element. The passive conductive element includes at least first and second planar conductive sheets, each which are substantially perpendicular to a plane passing through the connection of the radiative assembly to the antenna field and arranged at an angle greater than ninety degrees relative to one another. The passive conductive element interacts with the radiative assembly to provide a bidirectional radiation pattern.

Abstract: A multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antenna system includes an electrically conductive, substantially planar, ground reference and a plurality of antenna assemblies electrically connected to respective antenna feeds at respective connection points. The antenna assemblies extend on a first side of the ground reference and are formed from a conductive material. Each antenna assembly is rotationally asymmetric around an axis perpendicular to the ground reference and passing through the connection point.

Abstract: A multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antenna system includes an electrically conductive, substantially planar, ground reference and a plurality of antenna assemblies electrically connected to respective antenna feeds at respective connection points. The antenna assemblies extend on a first side of the ground reference and are formed from a conductive material. Each antenna assembly is rotationally asymmetric around an axis perpendicular to the ground reference and passing through the connection point.