Abstract: A sensing system is provided that includes a first sub-sensing system having a first azimuth plane. The first sub-sensing system includes a Gradient-index lens, and a first plurality of antenna elements arranged adjacent to the Gradient-index lens and configured to receive a first signal emanating from a first field of view. The sensing system also includes a second sub-sensing system having a second azimuth plane oriented at an angle with respect to the first azimuth plane and a second plurality of antenna elements configured to receive a second signal emanating from a second field of view.

Abstract: A sensing system is provided that includes a first sub-sensing system having a first azimuth plane. The first sub-sensing system includes a Gradient-index lens, and a first plurality of antenna elements arranged adjacent to the Gradient-index lens and configured to receive a first signal emanating from a first field of view. The sensing system also includes a second sub-sensing system having a second azimuth plane oriented at an angle with respect to the first azimuth plane and a second plurality of antenna elements configured to receive a second signal emanating from a second field of view.

Abstract: A communication system includes a Gradient-index lens, a first plurality of antenna elements, and a control system. The first plurality of antenna elements are arranged on a first surface parallel to a surface of the Gradient-index lens. The first plurality of antenna elements are configured to generate a first plurality of antenna signals in response to receiving a signal from an end user device. The control system receives the first plurality of antenna signals from the first plurality of antenna elements and determines an end user direction associated with the end user signal based on a predetermined set of antenna signal values associates with the first plurality of antenna elements.

Abstract: A compact mobile electronic device servicing kiosk which provides speed charging and UV sterilization services to at least one mobile electronic device locked in at least one compartment. To achieve key-less access to the compartments, an interactive computing interface keeps temporary records of authentication characteristics collected from authentication means such as a biometric device or a payment device for compartment access authorization. The interactive computing interface also serves as multimedia content display and user interaction device. The interactive computing interface is wireless accessible to local area network or to the Internet which enables download and upload content from and to various external sources as well as enabling remote control for operation and maintenance purposes.