Abstract: The present disclosure provides an antenna device including a ground plane, a plurality of omni-directional antennas connected to the ground plane, a directional antenna connected to the ground plane, and a wall structure including a metal and connected to the ground plane, the wall structure surrounding the directional antenna and disposed between the directional antenna and the plurality of omni-directional antennas

Abstract: A non-invasive communication apparatus for a vehicle comprising glass includes a power transfer coupler configured to wirelessly supply vehicle-generated power, via the glass, to an external antenna assembly mounted to the vehicle. The power transfer coupler comprises a substantially transparent transmit coil disposed on an inside surface of the glass and a substantially transparent receive coil disposed on an outside surface of the glass adjacent the transmit coil. One or more information transfer couplers are configured to wirelessly communicate information signals to and/or from the antenna assembly via the glass. Each of the information transfer couplers comprises a substantially transparent first coupler disposed on the inside surface of the glass and a substantially transparent second coupler disposed on the outside surface of the glass adjacent the first coupler.

Abstract: A non-invasive communication apparatus for a vehicle comprising glass includes a power transfer coupler configured to wirelessly supply vehicle-generated power, via the glass, to an external antenna assembly mounted to the vehicle. The power transfer coupler comprises a substantially transparent transmit coil disposed on an inside surface of the glass and a substantially transparent receive coil disposed on an outside surface of the glass adjacent the transmit coil. One or more information transfer couplers are configured to wirelessly communicate information signals to and/or from the antenna assembly via the glass. Each of the information transfer couplers comprises a substantially transparent first coupler disposed on the inside surface of the glass and a substantially transparent second coupler disposed on the outside surface of the glass adjacent the first coupler.

Abstract: A repeater comprises a plurality of donor antennas and a plurality of service antennas. The repeater comprises a plurality of signal processing paths each comprising a first transceiver coupled to at least one of the donor antennas, a second transceiver coupled to at least one of the service antennas, and a digital signal processor coupled to the first and second transceivers. A controller is coupled to the plurality of signal processing paths. The controller is adapted to configure the repeater for a multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) operating mode and a carrier aggregation (CA) operating mode.

Abstract: A primary wireless device communicates with a remote signal source. A secondary wireless device is detachably coupled to, and in wireless communication with, the primary wireless device. The primary and secondary wireless devices are moved together about a premises. The primary wireless device produces signal quality information for a signal received from the remote signal source while moving the primary and secondary wireless devices. The signal quality information is communicated from the primary wireless device to the secondary wireless device. The secondary wireless device produces an output indicative of the signal quality information. The primary wireless device is positioned at a location of the premises that produces signal quality information which meets or exceeds a signal quality threshold. The secondary wireless device is detached from the primary wireless device.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described herein to provide communications between non-terrestrial devices and terrestrial devices. Signals received by illustrative relay devices may be demodulated from a carrier frequency and modulated onto a different carrier frequency prior to transmission or relay thereof. Further, signals received by illustrative relay devices may be decoded according to a data communication protocol, and then re-coded according to a different data protocol prior to transmission or relay thereof.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle comprises a dock and a housing configured to detachably connect to the dock. The dock comprises a base configured for attachment to a roof of the vehicle. The base comprises a recess and a conduit for accessing an interior of the vehicle. A first connector interface of the dock comprises a plurality of first electrical connectors configured to couple to respective electrical conductors arranged to pass through the conduit and into an interior of the vehicle. The housing is configured to detachably connect to the dock and dimensioned to be received by the recess of the base. The housing comprises a first electronics module coupled to one or more first antennas, and a second connector interface comprising a plurality of second electrical connectors configured to detachably connect to the first electrical connectors.

Abstract: In various aspects, a package system includes at least a first package and a second package arranged on a same side of the package carrier. Each of the first package and the second package comprises an antenna to transmit and/or receive radio frequency signals. A cover may be arranged at a distance over the first package and the second package at the same side of the package carrier as the first package and the second package. The cover comprises at least one conductive element forming a predefined pattern on a side of the cover facing the first package and the second package. The predefined pattern is configured as a frequency selective surface. The package system further includes a radio frequency signal interface wirelessly connecting the antennas of the first package and the second package. The radio frequency signal interface comprises the at least one conductive element.

Abstract: A vehicle communication system comprises a first housing configured to be mounted inside the vehicle and a second housing configured to be mounted outside of the vehicle. A router is coupled to a first electronics module and an antenna selection module. The router, first electronics module, and antenna selection module are disposed in the first housing. A first Wi-Fi antenna is disposed in the first housing and coupled to the antenna selection module. A second Wi-Fi antenna is disposed in the second housing and coupled to the antenna selection module. A modem is disposed in the first housing or the second housing and coupled to the router. The antenna selection module comprises a switch operable by a user of the communication system for selecting between a plurality of Wi-Fi coverage states including an inside vehicle coverage state, an outside vehicle coverage state, and an inside and outside vehicle coverage state.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to a distributed relay. The distributed relay may utilize beamforming and/or a specific physical arrangement of transmit and receive antennas to ensure a high isolation between antennas. The distributed relay may further facilitate the concurrent operation of two different intermediate frequency (IF) chains to support communications between a network entity and user device, receiving and transmitting data on each of the two IF chains independently of one another.

Abstract: A non-invasive communication apparatus for a vehicle comprising glass includes a power transfer coupler configured to wirelessly supply vehicle-generated power, via the glass, to an external antenna assembly mounted to the vehicle. The power transfer coupler comprises a substantially transparent transmit coil disposed on an inside surface of the glass and a substantially transparent receive coil disposed on an outside surface of the glass adjacent the transmit coil. One or more information transfer couplers are configured to wirelessly communicate information signals to and/or from the antenna assembly via the glass. Each of the information transfer couplers comprises a substantially transparent first coupler disposed on the inside surface of the glass and a substantially transparent second coupler disposed on the outside surface of the glass adjacent the first coupler.

Abstract: A lens antenna system is disclosed. The lens antenna system comprises a hybrid focal source antenna circuit configured to generate a source antenna beam for integration with different lens structures. In some embodiments, the hybrid focal source antenna circuit comprises a set of antenna elements coupled to one another. In some embodiments, the set of antenna elements comprises a first antenna element configured to be excited in a first spherical mode; and a second antenna element configured to be excited in a second, different, spherical mode. In some embodiments, the first spherical mode and the second spherical mode are co-polarized. In some embodiments, the lens antenna system further comprises a lens configured to shape the source antenna beam associated with the hybrid focal source antenna circuit, in order to provide an output antenna beam.

Abstract: In various aspects, a package system includes at least a first package and a second package arranged on a same side of the package carrier. Each of the first package and the second package comprises an antenna to transmit and/or receive radio frequency signals. A cover may be arranged at a distance over the first package and the second package at the same side of the package carrier as the first package and the second package. The cover comprises at least one conductive element forming a predefined pattern on a side of the cover facing the first package and the second package. The predefined pattern is configured as a frequency selective surface. The package system further includes a radio frequency signal interface wirelessly connecting the antennas of the first package and the second package. The radio frequency signal interface comprises the at least one conductive element.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to a distributed relay. The distributed relay may utilize beamforming and/or a specific physical arrangement of transmit and receive antennas to ensure a high isolation between antennas. The distributed relay may further facilitate the concurrent operation of two different intermediate frequency (IF) chains to support communications between a network entity and user device, receiving and transmitting data on each of the two IF chains independently of one another.

Abstract: A lens antenna system is disclosed. The lens antenna system comprises a hybrid focal source antenna circuit configured to generate a source antenna beam for integration with different lens structures. In some embodiments, the hybrid focal source antenna circuit comprises a set of antenna elements coupled to one another. In some embodiments, the set of antenna elements comprises a first antenna element configured to be excited in a first spherical mode; and a second antenna element configured to be excited in a second, different, spherical mode. In some embodiments, the first spherical mode and the second spherical mode are co-polarized. In some embodiments, the lens antenna system further comprises a lens configured to shape the source antenna beam associated with the hybrid focal source antenna circuit, in order to provide an output antenna beam.

Abstract: A lens antenna system is disclosed. The lens antenna system comprises a hybrid focal source antenna circuit configured to generate a source antenna beam for integration with different lens structures. In some embodiments, the hybrid focal source antenna circuit comprises a set of antenna elements coupled to one another. In some embodiments, the set of antenna elements comprises a first antenna element configured to be excited in a first spherical mode; and a second antenna element configured to be excited in a second, different, spherical mode. In some embodiments, the first spherical mode and the second spherical mode are co-polarized. In some embodiments, the lens antenna system further comprises a lens configured to shape the source antenna beam associated with the hybrid focal source antenna circuit, in order to provide an output antenna beam.

Abstract: A lens antenna system is disclosed. The lens antenna system comprises a hybrid focal source antenna circuit configured to generate a source antenna beam for integration with different lens structures. In some embodiments, the hybrid focal source antenna circuit comprises a set of antenna elements coupled to one another. In some embodiments, the set of antenna elements comprises a first antenna element configured to be excited in a first spherical mode; and a second antenna element configured to be excited in a second, different, spherical mode. In some embodiments, the first spherical mode and the second spherical mode are co-polarized. In some embodiments, the lens antenna system further comprises a lens configured to shape the source antenna beam associated with the hybrid focal source antenna circuit, in order to provide an output antenna beam.

Abstract: An antenna includes a pair of first and second slot antenna bodies that integrally intersect each other and that are perpendicular to each other. The first and second slot antenna bodies are adapted to respectively receive a first radio frequency (RF) signal and a second RF signal that have the same magnitude and a 90-degree phase difference. Upon receipt of the first and second RF signals, the antenna is capable of producing a horizontally polarized omnidirectional radiation pattern.

Abstract: An antenna includes a pair of first and second slot antenna bodies that integrally intersect each other and that are perpendicular to each other. The first and second slot antenna bodies are adapted to respectively receive a first radio frequency (RF) signal and a second RF signal that have the same magnitude and a 90-degree phase difference. Upon receipt of the first and second RF signals, the antenna is capable of producing a horizontally polarized omnidirectional radiation pattern.