Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a radio-frequency identification system for a cryogenic straw comprising: at least one integrated circuit configured to store information and generate a radio-frequency signal in a frequency range of between 30 MHz and 3 GHz; and at least one antenna comprising a conductive thread configured to be integrated, such as molded, into a sidewall of the cryogenic straw. The disclosure further relates to a cryogenic straw comprising at least one antenna, the antenna comprising a conductive thread or rod, wherein the at least one antenna is integrated, such as molded, into a sidewall of the cryogenic straw.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods in which antenna elements are positioned together as an array at a corner of a mobile device, at least two of the antenna elements being oriented to provide beams in different directions with respect to the corner of the mobile device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a radio-frequency identification system for a container, such as a cryogenic container, comprising: a large number of radio-frequency identification tags for cryogenic straws, preferably at least 100 radio-frequency identification tags, each radio-frequency identification tag attachable to or embeddable in a cryogenic straw; an interrogation unit adapted to be placed or integrated inside the cryogenic container; wherein the interrogation unit and radio-frequency identification tags are configured to operate with a frequency of at least 30 MHz.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a hybrid high gain antenna in which a plurality of antennas are mounted substantially symmetrically such that the antennas collectively provide 180° of antenna coverage for a surface above the antennas. In some embodiments, the hybrid high gain antenna system can be mounted on a mobile device with sufficient inclinations such that the antennas collectively provide approximately 180° of antenna coverage. In some embodiments, the hybrid high gain antenna system is configured to reach a gain of between about 10 dBi and 12 dBi at a target frequency of between about 26 GHz and 30 GHz.

Abstract: Wideband phased mobile antenna array devices, systems, and methods include antenna elements arranged in a substantially linear array and positioned and adjusted on a substrate to achieve an aggregate radiation pattern in an end-fire direction. In some embodiments, each antenna element includes two pairs of antenna arms, a pair on either side of the substrate. In some embodiments, each pair of antenna arms are configured to be adjusted and positioned symmetrically to generate the end-fire radiation pattern. In some embodiments, each of the antenna elements in the linear array is spaced apart from each other by a distance that is equal to approximately ?/2, where ? is a wavelength associated with a frequency within a desired operating frequency range of the antenna system.

Abstract: Antenna systems, devices, and methods for providing both end-fire mm-wave high-frequency signals and low-frequency RF signals from a collocated antenna array in which at least one high-frequency antenna element and a low-frequency antenna element are spaced apart from one another. Grating strips are positioned between the high-frequency antenna elements and the low-frequency antenna element, the grating strips being spaced apart from one another by a defined spacing. The grating strips are configured such that a signal wave from the high-frequency antenna element propagates through the low-frequency antenna element.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to devices, systems, and methods for beam steering in which a configurable antenna assembly includes a first antenna element configured to radiate in a first broadside direction and a second antenna element configured to radiate in an endfire direction. In some embodiments, the configurable antenna assembly further includes a third antenna element configured to radiate in a second broadside direction substantially opposite to the first broadside direction. Such devices, systems, and methods can further be configured such that one of the antenna elements is selectively connected to a common signal feed.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a hybrid high gain antenna in which a plurality of antennas are mounted substantially symmetrically such that the antennas collectively provide 180° of antenna coverage for a surface above the antennas. In some embodiments, the hybrid high gain antenna system can be mounted on a mobile device with sufficient inclinations such that the antennas collectively provide approximately 180° of antenna coverage. In some embodiments, the hybrid high gain antenna system is configured to reach a gain of between about 10 dBi and 12 dBi at a target frequency of between about 26 GHz and 30 GHz.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to antenna systems, devices, and methods that are designed to avoid the degradation of the end-fire radiation pattern of the array when a piece of metal is added obstructing the direction of the main beam. A parasitic radiator is positioned in proximity to the blocking structure and configured to couple at least part of the reflected radiation pattern and radiate toward the desired end-fire direction.

Abstract: A wind turbine blade comprising a system for monitoring the deflection of a wind turbine blade is described. The system comprises a wireless range-measurement system, having at least one wireless communication device located towards the root end of the blade and at least one wireless communication device located towards the tip end of the blade, the communication devices comprising antennas polarized substantially perpendicular to the suction side of the blade and substantially parallel to the leading edge of the wind turbine blade.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a radio-frequency identification system for a container, such as a cryogenic container, comprising: a large number of radio-frequency identification tags for cryogenic straws, preferably at least 100 radio-frequency identification tags, each radio-frequency identification tag attachable to or embeddable in a cryogenic straw; an interrogation unit adapted to be placed or integrated inside the cryogenic container; wherein the interrogation unit and radio-frequency identification tags are configured to operate with a frequency of at least 30 MHz.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to antenna systems, devices, and methods that are designed to avoid the degradation of the end-fire radiation pattern of the array when a piece of metal is added obstructing the direction of the main beam. A parasitic radiator is positioned in proximity to the blocking structure and configured to couple at least part of the reflected radiation pattern and radiate toward the desired end-fire direction.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to antenna systems, devices, and methods that provide efficient coverage of low frequency bands (e.g., 700 MHz-bands and 600 MHz-bands) for the new generations of mobile communication. For example, a dual-resonant radiating system can include a ground plane, a radiating coupler spaced apart from but in communication with the ground plane, and a ground plane extension in communication with the ground plane. In this arrangement, one or both of the radiating coupler and the ground plane extension are tunable to tune a dual-resonance frequency response.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to devices, systems, and methods for beam steering in which a configurable antenna assembly includes a first antenna element configured to radiate in a first broadside direction and a second antenna element configured to radiate in an endfire direction. In some embodiments, the configurable antenna assembly further includes a third antenna element configured to radiate in a second broadside direction substantially opposite to the first broadside direction. Such devices, systems, and methods can further be configured such that one of the antenna elements is selectively connected to a common signal feed.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods in which antenna elements are positioned together as an array at a corner of a mobile device, at least two of the antenna elements being oriented to provide beams in different directions with respect to the corner of the mobile device.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a compact beam-steerable antenna array for centimeter-wave and millimeter-wave mobile terminals, the antenna array having a steerable beam without phase shifters. In some embodiments, an antenna array includes an active antenna element and at least one parasitic element spaced apart from the active antenna element. An impedance between each of the at least one parasitic element and a ground element is tunable to steer a signal beam at the active antenna element in a desired direction.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a hybrid high gain antenna in which a plurality of antennas are mounted substantially symmetrically such that the antennas collectively provide 180° of antenna coverage for a surface above the antennas. In some embodiments, the hybrid high gain antenna system can be mounted on a mobile device with sufficient inclinations such that the antennas collectively provide approximately 180° of antenna coverage. In some embodiments, the hybrid high gain antenna system is configured to reach a gain of between about 10 dBi and 12 dBi at a target frequency of between about 26 GHz and 30 GHz.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to antenna systems, devices, and methods that provide efficient coverage of low frequency bands (e.g., 700 MHz-bands and 600 MHz-bands) for the new generations of mobile communication. For example, a dual-resonant radiating system can include a ground plane, a radiating coupler spaced apart from but in communication with the ground plane, and a ground plane extension in communication with the ground plane. In this arrangement, one or both of the radiating coupler and the ground plane extension are tunable to tune a dual-resonance frequency response.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a phased antenna array system includes antenna sub-arrays spaced apart from one another about a mobile device chassis, with each of the antenna sub-arrays including one or more antenna element. One or more of the antenna sub-arrays are selectively addressable to generate an aggregate response among a combination of the plurality of antenna sub-arrays to steer one or more signal beam in a desired direction.

Abstract: Antenna systems, devices, and methods for providing both end-fire mm-wave high-frequency signals and low-frequency RF signals from a collocated antenna array in which at least one high-frequency antenna element and a low-frequency antenna element are spaced apart from one another. Grating strips are positioned between the high-frequency antenna elements and the low-frequency antenna element, the grating strips being spaced apart from one another by a defined spacing. The grating strips are configured such that a signal wave from the high-frequency antenna element propagates through the low-frequency antenna element.