Abstract: A method capable of providing a low power geofence service according to the present invention comprises the steps of: detecting a reference Vrect value for estimating an indoor/outdoor position from a solar charger of a position tracker; determining whether the solar charging module (solar charger) of the position tracker is in a charging or non-charging situation, on the basis of the detected Vrect value; if it is determined that the solar charging module of the position tracker is in the charging situation, determining that the position of the position tracker is outdoors and acquiring position tracking data by using a global positioning system (GPS) module; if it is determined that the solar charger of the position tracker is in the non-charging situation, determining that the position of the position tracker is indoors or in a shaded area, and acquiring position tracking data by using one among Bluetooth low energy (BLEs), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), and ultra-wide band (UWB) modules other than the GPS mod

Abstract: A method for providing a low-power IoT communication-based geo-fence service on the basis of context awareness information of a position tracking device can comprise the steps of: allowing a context analysis engine of a position tracking device to measure context awareness information, obtained from peripheral sensors capable of receiving signals from the surroundings, such as a user's heart rate, body temperature, and movement state; determining whether a situation is emergency or ordinary on the basis of the context awareness information measured by the context analysis engine of the position tracking device; transmitting an emergency message and a measured position value to a server by using low-power IoT communication when the situation is determined to be emergency; after transmitting the emergency message, selecting a module capable of stably tracking a position from among a global positioning system (GPS), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) sniffing, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), and ultrawide band (UWB) modules

Abstract: The present invention provides a patch-type thermometer system comprising a body temperature display terminal and a patch-type thermometer. The patch-type thermometer: comprises a flexible printed circuit board, a temperature sensor, an insulating layer attached to the temperature sensor, a heat transfer member for transferring heat to the temperature sensor, a GND region formed at the periphery of the heat transfer member, an exposure hole attached to the temperature sensor, and a protection member; is attached to the skin of a user to measure a body temperature; and transmits a user ID, related app information, and body temperature data in an NFC-based manner. The terminal forms a magnetic field by tagging the patch-type thermometer, requests body temperature measurement, and receives the user ID, the related app information, and the body temperature data from the patch-type thermometer to calculate a body temperature value.

Abstract: A repeater system for LPWAN according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a first antenna and a second antenna which may be antennas for transmission or reception according to a user's selection; a switch which is coupled to each of the first antenna and the second antenna; an RF transmission end and an RF reception end which are connected to the first antenna and the second antenna through the switch; and a control unit for controlling the switching of the switch and for controlling the RF transmission end and the RF reception end, wherein the first antenna is a multi-directional dipole antenna, and the second antenna includes a directional antenna for receiving and transmitting signals in a single direction.

Abstract: A transmitting and receiving antenna system of an LPWAN repeater, according to the present invention, comprise: a first antenna and a second antenna that become a transmitting antenna according to a use's setting; a switch coupled to each of the first antenna and the second antenna; a third antenna for reception; an RF receiving end connected to the third antenna for reception; and a control unit for controlling the RF transmitting end and the RF receiving end through switching of the switch, wherein the first antenna is a dipole antenna having multiple directionalities, the second antenna is a directional patch antenna for transmitting signals in one orientational direction, and the third antenna includes an omni-directional antenna.

Abstract: Disclosed is herein an antenna performance tester including: a horizontal rotor 200 rotatable about a shaft part 110 to which a DUT holder 300 is detachably coupled; and a vertical rotor 500 to which a reference antenna holder 400 is detachably fixed and which is spaced apart from a side surface of the DUT holder 300, is installed perpendicular to the horizontal rotor 200, and is rotatable about a virtual central point lying at the center. The antenna performance tester is advantageous in that: a reference antenna measures an RF while performing transmission and reception with respect to a DUT in all directions at a constant distance from the DUT; extension and replacement are possible depending on a frequency to be measured; and an influence of reflected waves is minimized at RF measurement, antenna performance can be simply tested in an anechoic chamber or even in a semi-anechoic chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is to perform position estimation in relation to a vehicle and a key module by using an ultra-wideband (UWB) and, specifically, relates to a method and system for precise position estimation for a vehicle, whereby position can be estimated, with effects minimized that result from the type of the vehicle and the quality of exterior metal of the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combo antenna module which can improve antenna performance by arranging a radiation pattern for electronic payment such that a portion of the radiation pattern does not overlap a magnetic sheet. The disclosed combo antenna module includes: a radiation pattern for wireless power transmission and a radiation pattern for electronic payment which are formed on a base substrate; and a magnetic sheet arranged to overlap the entire radiation pattern for wireless power transmission and a portion of the radiation pattern for electronic payment.

Abstract: Presented is a combo antenna module for preventing shadowing of a short-range communication antenna by forming a loop pattern, for short-range communication, in an inner circumferential region of a wireless power transmission antenna. The presented combo antenna module comprises a radiation pattern for wireless power transmission and a radiation pattern for short-range communication, which are disposed on a base substrate, wherein the transverse paths for entry and exit are made different for the radiation pattern for short-range communication so as to form a loop pattern in the inner area of the radiation pattern for wireless power transmission.

Abstract: A portable terminal cover fastened to a portable terminal not including a UWB module comprises: a first antenna driven by receiving wireless power through a wireless power transmission with a portable terminal; a second antenna, which is driven by the wireless power supplied from the first antenna so as to measure and receive the location and distance data for an object within a communication range; a third antenna, which is operated by the wireless power supplied from the first antenna so as to transmit the location and distance data, having been measured by the second antenna, to the portable terminal; and a control unit for controlling the first, second and third antennas.

Abstract: A method capable of providing a low power geofence service according to the present invention comprises the steps of: detecting a reference Vrect value for estimating an indoor/outdoor position from a solar charger of a position tracker; determining whether the solar charging module (solar charger) of the position tracker is in a charging or non-charging situation, on the basis of the detected Vrect value; if it is determined that the solar charging module of the position tracker is in the charging situation, determining that the position of the position tracker is outdoors and acquiring position tracking data by using a global positioning system (GPS) module; if it is determined that the solar charger of the position tracker is in the non-charging situation, determining that the position of the position tracker is indoors or in a shaded area, and acquiring position tracking data by using one among Bluetooth low energy (BLEs), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), and ultra-wide band (UWB) modules other than the GPS mod

Abstract: A method for providing a low-power IoT communication-based geo-fence service on the basis of context awareness information of a position tracking device can comprise the steps of: allowing a context analysis engine of a position tracking device to measure context awareness information, obtained from peripheral sensors capable of receiving signals from the surroundings, such as a user's heart rate, body temperature, and movement state; determining whether a situation is emergency or ordinary on the basis of the context awareness information measured by the context analysis engine of the position tracking device; transmitting an emergency message and a measured position value to a server by using low-power IoT communication when the situation is determined to be emergency; after transmitting the emergency message, selecting a module capable of stably tracking a position from among a global positioning system (GPS), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) sniffing, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), and ultrawide band (UWB) modules

Abstract: Provided are a rear cover of a portable terminal, which is formed from a metallic material and is capable of operating as an auxiliary radiator of a near-field communication antenna pattern by forming slits thereon, and a portable terminal having the same. The provided rear cover is formed from a metallic material, has a slit part, allows a near-field communication antenna and the slit part to form an overlapping area when the rear cover is mounted on the rear surface of the portable terminal, and operates as the auxiliary radiator of the near-field communication antenna through the coupling of the near-field communication antenna and the slit part in the overlapping area.

Abstract: Provided are an antenna module for a portable terminal and a portable terminal including the same, wherein a slot is formed on a base sheet on which an NFC antenna and a wireless charging antenna are stacked, thereby minimizing a height difference between the NFC antenna and the wireless charging antenna. The provided antenna module for a portable terminal enables the NFC antenna and the wireless charging antenna to be stacked on an upper side of the base sheet having the slot, wherein opposite ends of the wireless charging antenna pass under a lower end of the NFC antenna while passing through the slot of the base sheet, and are connected to a power supply terminal of a portable terminal.

Abstract: Provided are a rear cover of a portable terminal, which is formed from a metallic material and is capable of operating as an auxiliary radiator of a near-field communication antenna pattern by forming slits thereon, and a portable terminal having the same. The provided rear cover is formed from a metallic material, has a slit part, allows a near-field communication antenna and the slit part to form an overlapping area when the rear cover is mounted on the rear surface of the portable terminal, and operates as the auxiliary radiator of the near-field communication antenna through the coupling of the near-field communication antenna and the slit part in the overlapping area.

Abstract: Provided are an antenna module for a portable terminal and a portable terminal including the same, wherein a slot is formed on a base sheet on which an NFC antenna and a wireless charging antenna are stacked, thereby minimizing a height difference between the NFC antenna and the wireless charging antenna. The provided antenna module for a portable terminal enables the NFC antenna and the wireless charging antenna to be stacked on an upper side of the base sheet having the slot, wherein opposite ends of the wireless charging antenna pass under a lower end of the NFC antenna while passing through the slot of the base sheet, and are connected to a power supply terminal of a portable terminal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an internal antenna module that is installed in a terminal and that can receive signals in both the FM and Bluetooth frequency bands so as to achieve a small-sized, slim terminal. The internal antenna module includes a polyhedral chip antenna configured to have a first radiant pattern and a coupling pattern formed thereon, a flexible circuit board configured to have a first conductive pad connected to the first radiant pattern, a second conductive pad connected to a coupling pattern, and a second radiant pattern connected to the first radiant pattern, and a signal switching unit formed between the second conductive pad and a ground, and configured to prevent any one of a first frequency band signal and a second frequency band signal, received through the chip antenna and the flexible circuit board, from reaching the ground.