Patents by Inventor Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem
Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem 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).
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Patent number: 11955711Abstract: A redirecting structure for electromagnetic waves, the redirecting structure comprising a first reflection passage formed between a first conductive element and a second conductive element, and an antenna structure comprising an antenna element and a radiation passage extending from the antenna element in a first direction. The antenna structure is connected to the first reflection passage at a first interface, the first reflection passage extending in a second direction different from the first direction. A first reflective structure is associated with an interior of the first reflection passage and is arranged at a predetermined distance from the first interface such that electromagnetic waves propagating from the antenna structure into the first reflection passage are reflected to the radiation passage by the first reflective structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Janne Ilvonen, Alexander Khripkov, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Ruiyuan Tian
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Patent number: 11923587Abstract: A transmission line for transmitting radiofrequency range current between a first conductive element and a second conductive element, the transmission line comprising a signal current line and at least one return current line, the signal current line and the return current line(s) extending in parallel. Each current line comprises at least one first segment and at least one second segment. Each first segment is partially aligned with at least one adjacent second segment, aligned segments being separated by a first dielectric gap, and each aligned first segment and second segment forming a capacitive coupling across the first dielectric gap. This solution enables a transmission line which provides only small capacitive loading onto its surroundings, and which therefore can extend, e.g., through an antenna element without significantly affecting the performance of the antenna element.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Alexander Khripkov, Ville Viikari, Resti Montoya Moreno, Juha Ala-Laurinaho, Janne Ilvonen, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem
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Patent number: 11881630Abstract: A beam steering antenna structure comprises a stacked antenna module and a first conductive component. The antenna module comprises a first substrate and a second substrate arranged superjacent such that main planes of the substrates extend in parallel. The first substrate comprises a first antenna array transmitting and receiving a first radiation beam. The second substrate comprises a second antenna array transmitting and receiving a second radiation beam. The first conductive component extends adjacent to the antenna module and is at least partially separated from the antenna module in a first direction perpendicular to the main plane of the conductive component. The antenna module is coupled to the conductive component by means of at least one of a galvanic, capacitive, or inductive coupling. At least one of the first and the second radiation beams is at least partially steered away from the other one by the first conductive component.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Alexander Khripkov, Janne Ilvonen, Ruiyuan Tian, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Jian Ou, Dongxing Tu, Zlatoljub Milosavljevic, Hongting Luo
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Patent number: 11855350Abstract: A millimeter-wave (mmWave) assembly (1) comprising a first mmWave module (2), a second mmWave module (3), and a connector (4) configured to releasably interconnect the first mmWave module (2) and the second mmWave module (3). The connector (4) comprises a first connector element (5) associated with the first mmWave module (2). The first mmWave module (2) comprises a first substrate (7) and an mmWave radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) (8), and the second mmWave module (3) comprises a second substrate (9) and an mmWave antenna array (10). The connector (4) is configured to transmit at least one signal between the mmWave RFIC (8) and the mmWave antenna array (10) when the first mmWave module (2) and the second mmWave module (3) are interconnected.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Alexander Khripkov, Dong Liu, Janne Ilvonen, Jian Ou, Ruiyuan Tian, Changnian Xu, Wei Huang, Zlatoljub Milosavljevic
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Publication number: 20230014394Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a first antenna array and at least one second antenna array disposed a substrate. The first antenna array includes a first monopole antenna element and at least a second monopole antenna element. A metal strip member is coupled to the first monopole antenna element and to the second monopole antenna element. The second antenna array comprises a dipole shaped coupler. The first antenna array and the second antenna array are spaced apart by a predetermined distance and occupy a common space.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Janne Ilvonen, Alexander Khripkov, Ruiyuan Tian, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Timofey Kamyshev
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Publication number: 20220376401Abstract: An electronic device and antenna system for generation of millimeter-wave frequency radiation. The antenna system has first conductive structure, a second conductive structure, and an antenna comprising a first antenna element configured to excite a first electric field having a first polarization, and a second antenna element configured to excite a second electric field having a second polarization. The first antenna element and the second antenna element extend in an antenna plane. An anisotropic dielectric volume is partially enclosed by the antenna, the first conductive structure, and the second conductive structure. A first surface of the dielectric volume is open to the exterior of the antenna system. The dielectric volume allows the first and second electric fields to propagate, within the dielectric volume, from the antenna at least partially towards the first conductive structure, and to radiate from the first surface to the exterior.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Alexander Khripkov, Janne Ilvonen, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Timofey Kamyshev
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Publication number: 20220255237Abstract: A millimeter-wave (mmWave) assembly (1) comprising a first mmWave module (2), a second mmWave module (3), and a connector (4) configured to releasably interconnect the first mmWave module (2) and the second mmWave module (3). The connector (4) comprises a first connector element (5) associated with the first mmWave module (2). The first mmWave module (2) comprises a first substrate (7) and an mmWave radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) (8), and the second mmWave module (3) comprises a second substrate (9) and an mmWave antenna array (10). The connector (4) is configured to transmit at least one signal between the mmWave RFIC (8) and the mmWave antenna array (10) when the first mmWave module (2) and the second mmWave module (3) are interconnected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Alexander Khripkov, Dong Liu, Janne Ilvonen, Jian Ou, Ruiyuan Tian, Changnian Xu, Wei Huang, Zlatoljub Milosavljevic
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Publication number: 20220158318Abstract: A transmission line for transmitting radiofrequency range current between a first conductive element and a second conductive element, the transmission line comprising a signal current line and at least one return current line, the signal current line and the return current line(s) extending in parallel. Each current line comprises at least one first segment and at least one second segment. Each first segment is partially aligned with at least one adjacent second segment, aligned segments being separated by a first dielectric gap, and each aligned first segment and second segment forming a capacitive coupling across the first dielectric gap. This solution enables a transmission line which provides only small capacitive loading onto its surroundings, and which therefore can extend, e.g., through an antenna element without significantly affecting the performance of the antenna element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Alexander KHRIPKOV, Ville VIIKARI, Resti MONTOYA MORENO, Juha ALA-LAURINAHO, Janne ILVONEN, Jari Kristian VAN WONTERGHEM
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Publication number: 20220149531Abstract: A redirecting structure for electromagnetic waves, the redirecting structure comprising a first reflection passage formed between a first conductive element and a second conductive element, and an antenna structure comprising an antenna element and a radiation passage extending from the antenna element in a first direction. The antenna structure is connected to the first reflection passage at a first interface, the first reflection passage extending in a second direction different from the first direction. A first reflective structure is associated with an interior of the first reflection passage and is arranged at a predetermined distance from the first interface such that electromagnetic waves propagating from the antenna structure into the first reflection passage are reflected to the radiation passage by the first reflective structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2019Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Janne ILVONEN, Alexander KHRIPKOV, Jari Kristian VAN WONTERGHEM, Ruiyuan TIAN
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Patent number: 11296422Abstract: A millimeter-wave (mmWave) assembly (1) comprising a first mmWave module (2), a second mmWave module (3), and a connector (4) configured to releasably interconnect the first mmWave module (2) and the second mmWave module (3). The connector (4) comprises a first connector element (5) associated with the first mmWave module (2). The first mmWave module (2) comprises a first substrate (7) and an mmWave radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) (8), and the second mmWave module (3) comprises a second substrate (9) and an mmWave antenna array (10). The connector (4) is configured to transmit at least one signal between the mmWave RFIC (8) and the mmWave antenna array (10) when the first mmWave module (2) and the second mmWave module (3) are interconnected.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Alexander Khripkov, Dong Liu, Janne Ilvonen, Jian Ou, Ruiyuan Tian, Changnian Xu, Wei Huang, Zlatoljub Milosavljevic
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Publication number: 20220085497Abstract: A beam steering antenna structure comprises a stacked antenna module and a first conductive component. The antenna module comprises a first substrate and a second substrate arranged superjacent such that main planes of the substrates extend in parallel. The first substrate comprises a first antenna array transmitting and receiving a first radiation beam. The second substrate comprises a second antenna array transmitting and receiving a second radiation beam. The first conductive component extends adjacent to the antenna module and is at least partially separated from the antenna module in a first direction perpendicular to the main plane of the conductive component. The antenna module is coupled to the conductive component by means of at least one of a galvanic, capacitive, or inductive coupling. At least one of the first and the second radiation beams is at least partially steered away from the other one by the first conductive component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2019Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Alexander Khripkov, Janne Ilvonen, Ruiyuan Tian, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Jian Ou, Dongxing Tu, Zlatoljub Milosavljevic, Hongting Luo
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Publication number: 20210408682Abstract: A beam steering antenna structure comprising a printed circuit board and a conductive component, a first wall and a second wall of the printed circuit board being juxtaposed with a first surface of the conductive component, the second wall abutting and being galvanically connected to the first surface. A second surface of the conductive component extends at an angle from the first surface. A connecting surface extends between the first wall and the second wall such that a groove is formed, the groove being partially juxtaposed to the first surface. The groove comprises a first antenna array and a second antenna array transmitting or receiving, respectively, a first radiation beam and a second radiation beam having orthogonal polarizations. The second surface steers at least one of the first or second radiation beam in a direction away from or towards the connecting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Alexander Khripkov, Janne Ilvonen, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Ruiyuan Tian
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Publication number: 20210249783Abstract: A millimeter-wave (mmWave) assembly (1) comprising a first mmWave module (2), a second mmWave module (3), and a connector (4) configured to releasably interconnect the first mmWave module (2) and the second mmWave module (3). The connector (4) comprises a first connector element (5) associated with the first mmWave module (2). The first mmWave module (2) comprises a first substrate (7) and an mmWave radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) (8), and the second mmWave module (3) comprises a second substrate (9) and an mmWave antenna array (10). The connector (4) is configured to transmit at least one signal between the mmWave RFIC (8) and the mmWave antenna array (10) when the first mmWave module (2) and the second mmWave module (3) are interconnected.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Alexander Khripkov, Dong Liu, Janne Ilvonen, Jian Ou, Ruiyuan Tian, Changnian Xu, Wei Huang, Zlatoljub Milosavljevic
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Patent number: 9692116Abstract: An antenna arrangement including: a conductive ground element having a first end and a second end; an antenna element at a first end; a first conductive part extending from the conductive ground element and a second conductive part extending from conductive ground element and separated from the first conductive part by a gap.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Ping Hui, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem, Chris Hynes
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Patent number: 9621694Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing including at least one electrically conductive housing portion configured to function as an antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may also include a printed circuit board (PCB) carried by the portable housing, and wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the PCB and including at least one circuit element carried by the PCB. The mobile wireless communications device may also include at least one current shunt component coupled between the at least one electrically conductive housing portion and the at least one circuit element.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Joshua Kwan Ho Wong, John Alfred Whitmore, Adrian Matthew Cooke, Steven Eugene Downs, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem
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Patent number: 9293807Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing that may include an electrically conductive continuous ring defining a perimeter of the portable housing. The electrically conductive continuous ring may be configured to function as an antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may further include a printed circuit board (PCB) carried by the portable housing and may include an electrically conductive layer defining a ground plane. The mobile wireless communications device may further include wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the PCB and coupled to the antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may also include an electrically conductive shorting member coupled between the electrically conductive continuous ring and the ground plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Joshua Kwan Ho Wong, John Alfred Whitmore, Adrian Matthew Cooke, Steven Eugene Downs, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem
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Publication number: 20140232604Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing that may include an electrically conductive continuous ring defining a perimeter of the portable housing. The electrically conductive continuous ring may be configured to function as an antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may further include a printed circuit board (PCB) carried by the portable housing and may include an electrically conductive layer defining a ground plane. The mobile wireless communications device may further include wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the PCB and coupled to the antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may also include an electrically conductive shorting member coupled between the electrically conductive continuous ring and the ground plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: JOSHUA KWAN HO WONG, JOHN ALFRED WHITMORE, ADRIAN MATTHEW COOKE, STEVEN EUGENE DOWNS, JARI KRISTIAN VAN WONTERGHEM
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Patent number: 8774880Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing that may include an electrically conductive continuous ring defining a perimeter of the portable housing. The electrically conductive continuous ring may be configured to function as an antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may further include a printed circuit board (PCB) carried by the portable housing and may include an electrically conductive layer defining a ground plane. The mobile wireless communications device may further include wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the PCB and coupled to the antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may also include an electrically conductive shorting member coupled between the electrically conductive continuous ring and the ground plane.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Joshua Kwan Ho Wong, John Alfred Whitmore, Adrian Matthew Cooke, Steven Eugene Downs, Jari Kristian Van Wonterghem
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Publication number: 20140099993Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing including at least one electrically conductive housing portion configured to function as an antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may also include a printed circuit board (PCB) carried by the portable housing, and wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the PCB and including at least one circuit element carried by the PCB. The mobile wireless communications device may also include at least one current shunt component coupled between the at least one electrically conductive housing portion and the at least one circuit element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: JOSHUA KWAN HO WONG, JOHN ALFRED WHITMORE, ADRIAN MATTHEW COOKE, STEVEN EUGENE DOWNS, JARI KRISTIAN VAN WONTERGHEM
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Patent number: 8649825Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include first and second housings, a hinge pivotally coupling the first and second housings, and a first antenna carried by the first housing. The mobile wireless communications device may include a second antenna carried by the second housing, wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the first housing and configured for spatial diversity operation with the first and second antennas, and a hinge connector carried by the hinge and coupling the second antenna to the wireless transceiver circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Jari Kristian van Wonterghem, Xiaoping Qin, Subum Park