Patents by Inventor Corbett Rowell

Corbett Rowell 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).

  • Publication number: 20220317176
    Abstract: A measurement system for performing measurements. The measurement system includes a positioning system for positioning at least one device to be positioned. The positioning system includes at least two rotational positioner modules configured to perform a rotational movement, thereby rotating the device to be positioned, as well as at least one linear positioner module configured to perform a linear movement, thereby translationally moving the device to be positioned. The linear positioner module includes a mounting interface for the device to be positioned. The rotational positioner modules and the linear positioner module together are configured to move the device to be positioned from a starting point of the movement. The rotational positioner modules are configured to set the starting point. The linear positioner module is configured to move the mounting interface relative to the starting point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Corbett Rowell, Benoit Derat
  • Publication number: 20220236310
    Abstract: An over-the-air (OTA) measurement system for testing a device under test, with a plurality of feed antennas, a test location for the device under test, and a reflector array with a main reflector and a sub-reflector. The plurality of feed antennas face the sub-reflector. The reflector array is located such that a signal path is established between the plurality of feed antennas and the test location via the sub-reflector and the main reflector. The sub-reflector has at least one focal point. The plurality of feed antennas include a first feed antenna and at least one second feed antenna. The first feed antenna is associated with the focal point of the sub-reflector. The at least one second feed antenna is located offset from the focal point of the sub-reflector. Further, a method of testing a device under test over-the-air is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Corbett Rowell
  • Patent number: 11397205
    Abstract: A measurement system for testing a device under test includes a signal generation and/or analysis equipment, several antennas, several reflectors and a test location for the device under test. The antennas are connected with the signal generation and/or analysis equipment in a signal-transmitting manner Each of the antennas is configured to transmit and/or receive an electromagnetic signal so that a beam path is provided between the respective antenna and the test location. The electromagnetic signal is reflected by the respective reflector so that the electromagnetic signal corresponds to a planar wave. Each antenna and the corresponding reflector together are configured to provide a corresponding quiet zone at the test location. At least one of the quiet zones provided is larger than the at least one other quiet zone and/or at least one of the antennas is configured to operate at a different frequency compared to the at least one other antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Corbett Rowell, Daniel Markert, Benoit Derat
  • Patent number: 11340278
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a measurement system for testing a device under test over-the-air, the measurement system comprising a signal generation and/or analysis equipment, several antennas, several reflectors and a test location for the device under test. The antennas are connected with the signal generation and/or analysis equipment in a signal-transmitting manner. Each of the antennas is configured to transmit and/or receive an electromagnetic signal so that a beam path is provided between the respective antenna and the test location. The electromagnetic signal is reflected by the respective reflector so that the electromagnetic signal corresponds to a planar wave. Each antenna aims at a focal point of the corresponding reflector. Each antenna and the corresponding reflector together are configured to provide a corresponding quiet zone at the test location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Corbett Rowell
  • Patent number: 11333705
    Abstract: An over the air measuring device is provided. The over the air measuring device comprises N feed antenna devices, a measuring device, adapted to perform over the air measurements on a device under test, selectively using any one of the N feed antenna devices, and a guide rail adapted to movably hold the N feed antenna devices. The N feed antenna devices are independently movable along the guide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Corbett Rowell, Ralf Meissner
  • Publication number: 20220137115
    Abstract: Measurement arrangement and method for measuring an electromagnetic field. It is for this purpose that a measurement probe is arranged on a mechanical probe positioning structure and moved along a number of one or more circular tracks. In this way, the measurement probe can be subsequently located at multiple different spatial positions and the corresponding electromagnetic signal can be measured. Accordingly, properties of an electromagnetic field can be determined by taking into account the measured electromagnetic signal with respect to the related spatial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Tankielun, Corbett Rowell
  • Publication number: 20220128610
    Abstract: A fixture and a measurement system are provided. The fixture is adapted for electrically connecting a measurement device with a device under test, DUT, in particular a wireless DUT, and for mechanically holding the DUT. The fixture comprises a clamp for clamping the DUT; a male plug for engaging a mating socket of the DUT; and an electrical cable connected to the plug on one end and connectable with the measurement device at its other end. The fixture is arranged to mechanically hold the DUT such that the DUT can be rotated relative to the measurement device. The fixture reduces a shielding effect in respect of antenna modules of the DUT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Corbett ROWELL, Benoit DERAT, Markus HERBRIG, Henry GROPP
  • Patent number: 11269000
    Abstract: Measurement arrangement and method for measuring an electromagnetic field. It is for this purpose that a measurement probe is arranged on a mechanical probe positioning structure and moved along a number of one or more circular tracks. In this way, the measurement probe can be subsequently located at multiple different spatial positions and the corresponding electromagnetic signal can be measured. Accordingly, properties of an electromagnetic field can be determined by taking into account the measured electromagnetic signal with respect to the related spatial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Tankielun, Corbett Rowell
  • Publication number: 20220034961
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an antenna assembly for a test system. The antenna assembly includes a feedthrough part, two waveguide inputs, a single waveguide output as well as a multiplexing part that is interconnected between the two waveguide inputs and the single waveguide output. The multiplexing part is integrated within the feedthrough part at least partially. Moreover, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a test system and a method of establishing a test system for testing a device under test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Corbett Rowell, Daniel Markert
  • Patent number: 11231458
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for aligning a measurement system suitable for radio frequency measurement of a device under test. The system includes an alignment device, a measurement module and an indication module. The alignment device includes at least two alignment antennas configured to receive a signal over-the-air from a measurement antenna of the measurement system. The measurement module is configured to measure a phase difference between the at least two alignment antennas receiving the signal. The indication module is configured to indicate the measured phase difference between the at least two alignment antennas or a reference quantity associated with the measured phase difference. Further, a method of aligning a measurement system used for radio frequency measurement of a device under test is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Steffen Neidhardt, Josef Schmoeller, Corbett Rowell, Daniel Markert
  • Publication number: 20210389359
    Abstract: An over-the-air test system for testing a device under test over-the-air is described. The over-the-air test system includes a reflector with a focal point, one center antenna and antenna elements. The center antenna is orientated towards the focal point of the reflector. The antenna elements are symmetrically located around the center antenna. An operational frequency range of the center antenna is different to an operational frequency range of the antenna elements. Further, a method of performing an over-the-air measurement of a device under test by using an over-the-air test system is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Corbett Rowell
  • Publication number: 20210356516
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for aligning a measurement system suitable for radio frequency measurement of a device under test. The system includes an alignment device, a measurement module and an indication module. The alignment device includes at least two alignment antennas configured to receive a signal over-the-air from a measurement antenna of the measurement system. The measurement module is configured to measure a phase difference between the at least two alignment antennas receiving the signal. The indication module is configured to indicate the measured phase difference between the at least two alignment antennas or a reference quantity associated with the measured phase difference. Further, a method of aligning a measurement system used for radio frequency measurement of a device under test is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Steffen Neidhardt, Josef Schmoeller, Corbett Rowell, Daniel Markert
  • Patent number: 11175337
    Abstract: An over-the-air measurement system for performing over-the-air measurements on a device under test is described. The measurement system comprises a measurement device having several measurement antennas, several waveguides, wherein at least one waveguide is assigned to each measurement antenna, several waveguide-to-cable adapters, and a positioning unit assigned to the measurement antennas. The number of the waveguide-to-cable adapters is at least identical to the number of the measurement antennas. The positioning unit is configured to move the measurement antennas with respect to the waveguide-to-cable adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christoph Toben-Heiken, Christian Riedel, Corbett Rowell
  • Patent number: 11152712
    Abstract: An antenna system comprises a wide-band antenna and a lens body. At least a portion of the antenna is placed inside the lens body. The antenna has at least two antenna portions with ends. The antenna portions define a distance between them, which gradually increases towards the ends defining the aperture of the antenna. The lens body has at least two curved sections that merge into a common material section of the lens body. The common material section is located below the aperture of the antenna. Further, a compact antenna test range is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Corbett Rowell, Adam Tankielun
  • Patent number: 11137424
    Abstract: A system for parallel measurement of devices under test in an open over the air environment is provided. The system comprises a plurality of alignment structures, each comprising a shaped reflector arranged at a top end of the alignment structure and an antenna arranged at the focal region of the shaped reflector. In this context, the devices under test are arranged at bottom ends of the plurality of alignment structures, opposite to a respective shaped reflector. In addition, the plurality of alignment structures are placed parallel to each other without shielded enclosures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Benoit Derat, Corbett Rowell, Sherif Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20210302484
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a measurement system for testing a device under test over-the-air, the measurement system comprising a signal generation and/or analysis equipment, several antennas, several reflectors and a test location for the device under test. The antennas are connected with the signal generation and/or analysis equipment in a signal-transmitting manner. Each of the antennas is configured to transmit and/or receive an electromagnetic signal so that a beam path is provided between the respective antenna and the test location. The electromagnetic signal is reflected by the respective reflector so that the electromagnetic signal corresponds to a planar wave. Each antenna aims at a focal point of the corresponding reflector. Each antenna and the corresponding reflector together are configured to provide a corresponding quiet zone at the test location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Corbett Rowell
  • Patent number: 11035930
    Abstract: An antenna measurement system is described, comprising a device under test and a measurement antenna array. Said measurement antenna array comprises a plurality of antenna elements. Said measurement antenna array is positioned in the near field of said device under test. Said measurement antenna array is positioned such that the main orientation of said measurement antenna array is inclined with respect to the boresight of said device under test and said measurement antenna array. Further, a method for controlling a measurement antenna array is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Corbett Rowell, Adam Tankielun
  • Patent number: 11032012
    Abstract: A radio frequency channel emulator system is provided. Said system comprises a box with at least one measurement antenna arranged at an input, a device under test, an interchangeable lid or wall with a basic arrangement of resistive and/or conductive materials, and an output being connectable to signal measurement equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Corbett Rowell
  • Publication number: 20210165039
    Abstract: An over the air measuring device is provided. The over the air measuring device comprises N feed antenna devices, a measuring device, adapted to perform over the air measurements on a device under test, selectively using any one of the N feed antenna devices, and a guide rail adapted to movably hold the N feed antenna devices. The N feed antenna devices are independently movable along the guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Corbett ROWELL, Ralf MEISSNER
  • Patent number: 11024975
    Abstract: A multi-band orthomode transducer device comprises a three-dimensional housing. The three-dimensional housing encompasses at least two orthomode transducers, each orthomode transducer being assigned to three ports of which a first port relates to a first polarization, a second port relates to a second polarization and a third port relates to a combination of the first and second polarizations. Each of the orthomode transducers has a waveguide connected with the three ports. The waveguides of the orthomode transducers are located in the three-dimensional housing without intersecting each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH Co. KG
    Inventors: Corbett Rowell, Christian Riedel