Abstract: A wireless communications device reconfigurable radiation desensitivity bracket, and associated reconfigurable radiation desensitivity method are provided. The method includes: generating a radiated wave at a first frequency; in response to generating the radiated wave at the first frequency, creating a maximum current per units square (I/units2) through a minimal area of an electrical circuit groundplane; generating a radiated wave at a second frequency; in response to generating the radiated wave at the second frequency, maintaining the maximum I/units2 through the minimal area of the groundplane. Alternately stated, the method controls the distribution of current flow through a groundplane, responsive to radiated emissions, as the wireless device changes operating frequency or communication band. More specifically, the method maintains the maximum I/units2 through the minimal area of the groundplane by coupling the groundplane to a bracket having a selectable effective electrical length.

Abstract: A method and device bracket are presented for reconfigurable radiation desensitivity. The method includes: accepting a radiated wave from a source such as a transmitter, antenna, microprocessor, electrical component, integrated circuit, camera, connector, or signal cable; in response to the radiated wave, creating a first current per units square (I/units2) through a groundplane of an electrical circuit such as a printed circuit board (PCB), display, connector, or keypad; accepting a control signal; and, in response to the control signal, creating a second I/units2 through the groundplane. This step couples the groundplane to a bracket having a selectable effective electrical length. Typically, the groundplane is coupled to a bracket with a fixed physical length section to provide a combined effective electrical length responsive to the fixed physical length and the selectable effective electrical length.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments of the present invention include an antenna element having a generally low profile and providing a larger bandwidth. The disclosed embodiments include antenna elements having a top section with at least one cutout. Each cutout is provided with one or more tongues therein. The tongues extend from an edge of the cutout inward. The tongues may be coplanar with the top section or may be positioned between the top section and a bottom plate. Each tongue may be positioned separately to produce the desired antenna element characteristics.

Abstract: A sub-band antenna matching method and an antenna matching system for selectively matching a communication bandwidth segment impedance have been provided. The method comprises: accepting a frequency-dependent impedance from an antenna; and, selectively supplying a conjugate impedance match for the antenna at a sub-band of a first communication band. In some aspects, the method selectively supplies a conjugate impedance match for the antenna at a sub-band of a second communication band. More specifically, the method comprises: tuning a first tuning circuit to a first frequency; simultaneously tuning a second tuning circuit to a second frequency to match the antenna at a low end of the first communication band. Likewise, the first tuning circuit is tuned to a third frequency and the second tuning circuit is tuned to a fourth frequency to match the antenna at a high end of the first communication band in response to the third and fourth frequencies.

Abstract: A dual-band antenna matching system and a method for dual-band impedance matching are provided. The method comprises: accepting a frequency-dependent impedance from an antenna; and, selectively supplying a conjugate impedance match for the antenna at either a first and a second communication band, or a third and a fourth communication band. More specifically, the method comprises: tuning a first tuning circuit to a first frequency; and, simultaneously tuning a second tuning circuit to a second frequency. In response, a conjugate match is supplied to the antenna in the first communication band in response to the first frequency. Simultaneously, the antenna is matched in the second communication band in response to the second frequency. When the first tuning circuit is tuned to a third frequency, and the second tuning circuit is tuned to a fourth frequency, then conjugate matches are supplied for the third and fourth communication bands, responsive to the third and fourth frequencies, respectively.

Abstract: Various resonant modes of a multiresonant antenna structure share at least portions of the structure volume. The basic antenna element has a substantially planar structure with a planar conductor and a pair of parallel elongated conductors, each having a first end electrically connected to the planar conductor. Additional elements may be coupled to the basic element in an array. In this way, individual antenna structures share common elements and volumes, thereby increasing the ratio of relative bandwidth to volume.

Abstract: A gap is provided between portions of a phone across which a signal between an antenna and a circuit is transferred.

Abstract: A capacitively loaded magnetic dipole antenna is provided with a portion that comprises a length that is longer than a straight line distance between a first end and a second end of the third portion such that antenna with a tower profile and/or smaller form factor is achieved.

Abstract: Differential mode capacitively loaded magnetic dipole designs are provided for usage in various applications. Impedance matching may be accomplished with changes to antenna structures without concomitant changes in resonant frequency.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments of antenna elements and antenna element arrangements provide a generally low profile, improved isolation, and providing a larger bandwidth. Certain disclosed antenna elements provide a reduction in the footprint of the antenna elements while maintaining the performance characteristics by providing a greater surface area on either a top, middle or bottom portion of a CLMD antenna. Other disclosed antenna element arrangements provide improved radiation efficiency by providing metallic reflectors on the sides of antenna elements. The isolation characteristics of certain disclosed antenna elements are improved through the use of coplanar wave guides. The bandwidth may be improved through the use of stubs resonators. The bandwidth of the antenna elements may be improved without reducing isolation or shielding by providing a variable gap between two portions of the antenna elements.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments of the present invention include an antenna element having a generally low profile and providing a larger bandwidth. The disclosed embodiments include antenna elements having a top section with at least one cutout. Each cutout is provided with one or more tongues therein. The tongues extend from an edge of the cutout inward. The tongues may be coplanar with the top section or may be positioned between the top section and a bottom plate. Each tongue may be positioned separately to produce the desired antenna element characteristics.

Abstract: A design and physical configuration for multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded antenna with integrated filters to be used in wireless communications. One element having one to n plates, and one antenna having one to n elements. The range of frequencies covered to be determined by the shape, size, and number of elements in the physical configuration of the antenna. Frequencies covered to be filtered by 1 to n in-line or adjunct filters.

Abstract: A capacitively coupled dipole antenna is provided with one or more active control elements. The active control elements may be used to effectuate changes in the operating characteristics of the antenna.

Abstract: Designs and physical configurations for multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded magnetic dipole antennas with active elements to be used in wireless communications covering multiple band application are provided.

Abstract: Multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded magnetic dipole antennas to be used in wireless communications. Each antenna comprises one to n antenna elements and each element having one to n arms. The various antenna embodiments can cover a range of frequencies to be determined by the shape, size, and number of elements in the physical configuration of the antenna. The antenna configuration can also be adapted to expand frequency bands covered by the antenna or to fit within space restrictions dictated by specific antenna applications.

Abstract: Various resonant modes of a multiresonant antenna structure share at least portions of the structure volume. The basic antenna element has a ground plane and a pair of spaced-apart conductors electrically connected to the ground plane. Additional elements are coupled to the basic element, such as by stacking, nesting or juxtaposition in an array. In this way, individual antenna structures share common elements and volumes, thereby increasing the ratio of relative bandwidth to volume.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnetic dipole antenna employing one or more spacers is disclosed. The magnetic dipole antenna having three plates, where each plate has holes for inserting one or more spacers through the bottom and middle plates. The distance separation between the top plate and the middle plate of the magnetic dipole antenna determines the operational frequency. Spacers are used to adjust and secure gap between top and middle plates and fix operational frequency of antenna at desired target frequency. A coaxial cable is attached to the magnetic dipole antenna for measuring the resonant frequency.

Abstract: A design and physical configuration for multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded antenna with integrated filters to be used in wireless communications. One element having one to n plates, and one antenna having one to n elements. The range of frequencies covered to be determined by the shape, size, and number of elements in the physical configuration of the antenna. Frequencies covered to be filtered by 1 to n in-line or adjunct filters.

Abstract: A design and physical configuration for multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded magnetic dipole (CLMD) antennas to be used in wireless communications. One component of the CLMD antenna having one to three metal plates, and one component having one to n elements. The range of frequencies covered to be determined by the shape, size, and number of elements in the physical configuration of the components.

Abstract: A compact broadband or multi-band antenna structure comprises a first conductor lying in a reference plane; a second conductor extending longitudinally parallel to the reference plane having a first end electrically connected to the first conductor and a second end, the second conductor having a plurality of laterally extending fingers; a third conductor extending longitudinally parallel to the reference plane having a first end electrically connected to the first conductor and a second end overlapping, but spaced apart, from the second end of the second conductor; and an antenna feed coupled to one of the second and third conductors.