Patents by Inventor Carmen Borja Borau

Carmen Borja Borau has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7463199
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated circuit package comprising at least one substrate, each substrate including at least one layer, at least one semiconductor die, at least one terminal, and an antenna located in the integrated circuit package, but not on said at least one semiconductor die. The conducting pattern comprises a curve having at least five sections or segments, at least three of the sections or segments being shorter than one-tenth of the longest free-space operating wavelength of the antenna, each of the five sections or segments forming a pair of angles with each adjacent segment or section, wherein the smaller angle of each of the four pairs of angles between sections or segments is less than 180° (i.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Jordi Soler Castany, Jaume Anguera Pros, Carles Puenta Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau
  • Patent number: 7423593
    Abstract: High-directivity microstrip antennas comprising a driven patch and at least one parasitic element placed on the same plane, operate at a frequency larger than the fundamental mode of the driven patch in order to obtain a resonant frequency with a high-directivity broadside radiation pattern. The driven patch, the parasitic elements and the gaps between them may be shaped as multilevel and/or Space Filling geometries. The gap defined between the driven and parasitic patches according to the invention is used to control the resonant frequency where the high-directivity behaviour is obtained. The invention provides that with one single element is possible to obtain the same directivity than an array of microstrip antennas operating at the fundamental mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventors: Carles Puente Baliarda, Jaume Anguera Pros, Carmen Borja Borau
  • Patent number: 7417588
    Abstract: Multiband monopole antennas are disclosed. The antennas disclosed can include a substrate for mounting conductors, one or more conductors for receiving networking signals mainly in a first frequency band, and one or more conductors for receiving networking signals mainly in a second frequency band. The conductors can have a polygonal shape or the conductors can have a linear, space-filling, or grid dimension shape. The conductors can be connected at a feed point. One or more antenna can be incorporated into a single printed circuit board. When multiple antennas are used with the same printed circuit board, the conducting material of the printed circuit board located between the antenna attachment points can be interrupted to improve the isolation of each antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Jordi Soler Castany, Carles Puente Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau
  • Patent number: 7397431
    Abstract: Antennae in which the corresponding radiative element contains at least one multilevel structure formed by a set of similar geometric elements (polygons or polyhedrons) electromagnetically coupled and grouped such that in the structure of the antenna can be identified each of the basic component elements. The design is such that it provides two important advantages: the antenna may operate simultaneously in several frequencies, and/or its size can be substantially reduced. Thus, a multiband radioelectric behavior is achieved, that is, a similar behavior for different frequency bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Carles Puente Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau, Jaume Anguera Pros, Jordi Soler Castany
  • Patent number: 7394432
    Abstract: Antennae in which the corresponding radiative element contains at least one multilevel structure formed by a set of similar geometric elements (polygons or polyhedrons) electromagnetically coupled and grouped such that in the structure of the antenna can be identified each of the basic component elements. The design is such that it provides two important advantages: the antenna may operate simultaneously in several frequencies, and/or its size can be substantially reduced. Thus, a multiband radioelectric behaviour is achieved, that is, a similar behavior for different frequency bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Carles Puente Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau, Jaume Anguera Pros, Jordi Soler Castany
  • Publication number: 20080042909
    Abstract: Antennae in which the corresponding radiative element contains at least one multilevel structure formed by a set of similar geometric elements (polygons or polyhedrons) electromagnetically coupled and grouped such that in the structure of the antenna can be identified each of the basic component elements. The design as such that it provides two important advantages: the antenna may operate simultaneously in several frequencies, and/or its size can be substantially reduced. Thus, a multi-band radioelectric behaviour is achieved, that is, a similar behavior for different frequency bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: FRACTUS, S.A.
    Inventors: CARLES PUENTE BALIARDA, CARMEN BORJA BORAU, JAUME ANGUERA PROS, JORDI SOLER CASTANY
  • Patent number: 7310065
    Abstract: An undersampled microstrip array using multilevel and space-filling shaped patch elements based on a fractal geometry achieves within the same electrical area, the same directivity than can be obtained using conventional elements as square or circular-shaped patches. However, the number of elements for the fractal-based array is less, reducing the complexity of the feeding network and overall array. Mutual coupling can be reduced avoiding radiation pattern distortions. Higher gain than that obtained using classical patch elements within the same electrical can be achieved due to the less complexity in the feeding network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Jaume Anguera Pros, Carles Puente Baliarda, Maria-Carmen Borja Borau
  • Publication number: 20070194992
    Abstract: Antennae in which the corresponding radiative element contains at least one multilevel structure formed by a set of similar geometric elements (polygons or polyhedrons) electromagnetically coupled and grouped such that in the structure of the antenna can be identified each of the basic component elements. The design is such that it provides two important advantages: the antenna may operate simultaneously in several frequencies, and/or its size can be substantially reduced. Thus, a multiband radioelectric behaviour is achieved, that is, a similar behavior for different frequency bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: FRACTUS, S.A.
    Inventors: CARLES Puente Baliarda, CARMEN Borja Borau, JAUME Anguera Pros, JORDI Soler Castany
  • Publication number: 20070120742
    Abstract: A system comprising at least one antenna and a circuit, wherein the circuit is at least in part not a semiconductor chip or a die. The at least one antenna and the circuit are arranged on a package. Alternatively described is a system comprising at least one antenna and at least one circuit, wherein the at least one antenna and the at least one circuit are arranged on a package, wherein the at least one circuit performs a radio-frequency and optionally a base-band and/or a digital functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: FRACTUS, S.A.
    Inventors: Jordi SOLER CASTANY, Jaume ANGUERA PROS, Carles PUENTE BALIARDA, Carmen BORJA BORAU, Jose MUMBRU FORN
  • Publication number: 20060256018
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated circuit package comprising at least one substrate, each substrate including at least one layer, at least one semiconductor die, at least one terminal, and an antenna located in the integrated circuit package, but not on said at least one semiconductor die. The conducting pattern comprises a curve having at least five sections or segments, at least three of the sections or segments being shorter than one-tenth of the longest free-space operating wavelength of the antenna, each of the five sections or segments forming a pair of angles with each adjacent segment or section, wherein the smaller angle of each of the four pairs of angles between sections or segments is less than 180° (i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: FRACTUS, S.A.
    Inventors: Jordi Soler Castany, Jaume Anguera Pros, Carles Puenta Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau
  • Patent number: 7123208
    Abstract: Antennae in which the corresponding radiative element contains at least one multilevel structure formed by a set of similar geometric elements (polygons or polyhedrons) electromagnetically coupled and grouped such that in the structure of the antenna can be identified each of the basic component elements. The design is such that it provides two important advantages: the antenna may operate simultaneously in several frequencies, and/or its size can be substantially reduced. Thus, a multiband radioelectric behaviour is achieved, that is, a similar behavior for different frequency bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Carles Puente Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau, Jaume Anguera Pros, Jordi Soler Castany
  • Patent number: 7095372
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated circuit package comprising at least one substrate, each substrate including at least one layer, at least one semiconductor die, at least one terminal, and an antenna located in the integrated circuit package, but not on said at least one semiconductor die. The conducting pattern comprises a curve having at least five sections or segments, at least three of the sections or segments being shorter than one-tenth of the longest free-space operating wavelength of the antenna, each of the five sections or segments forming a pair of angles with each adjacent segment or section, wherein the smaller angle of each of the four pairs of angles between sections or segments is less than 180° (i.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Jordi Soler Castany, Jaume Anguera Pros, Carles Puente Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau
  • Patent number: 7015868
    Abstract: Antennae in which the corresponding radiative element contains at least one multilevel structure formed by a set of similar geometric elements (polygons or polyhedrons) electromagnetically coupled and grouped such that in the structure of the antenna can be identified each of the basic component elements. The design is such that it provides two important advantages: the antenna may operate simultaneously in several frequencies, and/or its size can be substantially reduced. Thus, a multiband radioelectric behaviour is achieved, that is, a similar behavior for different frequency bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Carles Puente Baliarde, Carmen Borja Borau, Jaume Anguera Pros, Jordi Soler Castany
  • Publication number: 20060033664
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated circuit package comprising at least one substrate, each substrate including at least one layer, at least one semiconductor die, at least one terminal, and an antenna located in the integrated circuit package, but not on said at least one semiconductor die. The conducting pattern comprises a curve having at least five sections or segments, at least three of the sections or segments being shorter than one-tenth of the longest free-space operating wavelength of the antenna, each of the five sections or segments forming a pair of angles with each adjacent segment or section, wherein the smaller angle of each of the four pairs of angles between sections or segments is less than 180° (i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Jordi Soler Castany, Jaume Anguera Pros, Carles Puente Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau
  • Patent number: 6937206
    Abstract: The present invention refers generally to a new family of antenna arrays that are able to operate simultaneously at two different frequency bands, while featuring dual-polarization at both bands. The design is suitable for applications where the two bands are centered at two frequencies f1 and f2 such that the ratio between the larger frequency (f2) to the smaller frequency (f1) is f2/f1<1.5. The dual-band dual-polarization feature is achieved mainly by means of the physical position of the antenna elements within the array. Also, some particular antenna elements are newly disclosed to enhance the antenna performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Carles Puente Baliarda, Jaime Anguera Pros, Carmen Borja Borau
  • Publication number: 20050110688
    Abstract: Antennae in which the corresponding radiative element contains at least one multilevel structure formed by a set of similar geometric elements (polygons or polyhedrons) electromagnetically coupled and grouped such that in the structure of the antenna can be identified each of the basic component elements. The design is such that it provides two important advantages: the antenna may operate simultaneously in several frequencies, and/or its size can be substantially reduced. Thus, a multiband radioelectric behaviour is achieved, that is, a similar behavior for different frequency bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Carles Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau, Jaume Anguera Pros, Jordi Soler Castany
  • Patent number: 6870507
    Abstract: A miniature broadband stacked microstrip patch antenna formed by two patches, an active and a parasitic patches, where at least one of them is defined by a Ring-Like Space-Filling Surface (RSFS) being this RSFS newly defined in the present invention. By means of this novel technique, the size of the antenna can be reduced with respect to prior art, or alternatively, given a fixed size the antenna can operate at a lower frequency with respect to a conventional microstrip patch antenna of the same size and with and enhanced bandwidth. Also, the antennas feature a high-gain when operated at a high order mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Fractus S.A.
    Inventors: Jaume Anguera Pros, Carles Puente Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau
  • Publication number: 20040145526
    Abstract: The present invention refers generally to a new family of antenna arrays that are able to operate simultaneously at two different frequency bands, while featuring dual-polarization at both bands. The design is suitable for applications where the two bands are centered at two frequencies f1 and f2 such that the ratio between the larger frequency (f2) to the smaller frequency (f1) is f2/f1<1.5. The dual-band dual-polarization feature is achieved mainly by means of the physical position of the antenna elements within the array. Also, some particular antenna elements are newly disclosed to enhance the antenna performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Carles Puente Baliarda, Jaime Anguera Pros, Carmen Borja Borau
  • Publication number: 20040061648
    Abstract: A miniature broadband stacked microstrip patch antenna formed by two patches, an active and a parasitic patches, where at least one of them is defined by a Ring-Like Space-Filling Surface (RSFS) being this RSFS newly defined in the present invention. By means of this novel technique, the size of the antenna can be reduced with respect to prior art, or alternatively, given a fixed size the antenna can operate at a lower frequency with respect to a conventional microstrip patch antenna of the same size and with and enhanced bandwidth. Also, the antennas feature a high-gain when operated at a high order mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jaume Anguera Pros, Carles Puente Baliarda, Carmen Borja Borau
  • Patent number: 6281846
    Abstract: The dual multitriangular antennas of the present invention are mainly used and operate in the base stations of cellular telephony systems working in GSM and DCS bands. They provide radioelectric coverage to any user of one cell which operates in any of the two bands or simultaneously in both bands. The invention provides an antenna having a radiating element comprising basically several triangles exclusively linked by the vertexes thereof Its function is to work simultaneously in bands of the radioelectric spectrum corresponding to 890 MHz-960 MHZ GSM and 1710 MHZ-1880 MHZ DCS cellular telephony systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
    Inventors: Carles Puente Baliarda, Jordi Romeu Robert, Monica Navarro Rodero, Carmen Borja Borau, Jaume Anguera Pros