Patents by Inventor Kaoru Sudo

Kaoru Sudo 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).

  • Patent number: 11495874
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a base member, an antenna that includes a radiating element disposed in or on the base member, first and second feed lines each of which is connected to the radiating element, and a control circuit that is connected to the radiating element via the first feed line and the second feed line. The control circuit includes a signal processing circuit that is connected to the antenna via the first feed line and the second feed line and an antenna inspection circuit that checks an electrical conductivity of an electrical conduction path connecting the first feed line, the radiating element, and the second feed line to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takaya Nemoto, Kaoru Sudo
  • Publication number: 20220328971
    Abstract: An antenna module includes radiating elements that radiate radio waves in a first polarization direction, and a feed conductor that supplies a common radio-frequency signal to the radiating elements. A first radiating element and a second radiating element are disposed adjacent to each other. The feed conductor includes a common conductor, and conductors branching off from the common conductor. The conductors are respectively coupled to the radiating elements. Frequency characteristics of an impedance of the radiating element are different from frequency characteristics of an impedance of the radiating element. Under another condition of a frequency band in which a return loss is less than or equal to a predetermined value is defined as an operable band width in each of the radiating elements, the operable band width of the radiating element partially overlaps the operable band width of the radiating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kaoru SUDO, Hirotsugu MORI
  • Publication number: 20220328978
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a plurality of sub-arrays arranged in an array. A first sub-array and a second sub-array are disposed adjacent to each other in a first direction. The first sub-array includes a first radiating element and a second radiating element disposed adjacent to each other in a second direction. The second sub-array also includes first and second radiating elements disposed adjacent to each other in the second direction. The second direction is a direction in which the first radiating element of the second sub-array is viewed from the first radiating element of the first sub-array and is a direction in which the second radiating element of the first sub-array and the second radiating element of the second sub-array are viewed. An angle ? formed between the first direction and the second direction is larger than 0° and smaller than 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kaoru SUDO, Hirotsugu MORI
  • Publication number: 20220271433
    Abstract: An antenna module includes: a radiating element and a filter device including a plurality of resonators. The plurality of resonators include a first resonator and a second resonator, the second resonator being disposed at a final stage. The first resonator and the second resonator are each electrically coupled to the radiating element. A degree of a coupling of the resonator and the radiating element is weaker than a degree of a coupling of the resonator and the radiating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicants: National University Corporation Saitama University, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masataka OHIRA, Kaoru SUDO, Yoshinori TAGUCHI
  • Patent number: 11417949
    Abstract: This antenna module (100) includes a dielectric substrate (130) and radiation electrodes (121) and a ground electrode (GND) that are arranged on or in the dielectric substrate (130). A plurality of openings (122) are formed in at least one electrode out of the radiation electrode (121) and the ground electrode (GND), the plurality of openings (122) penetrating through the electrode but not penetrating through the dielectric substrate (130).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kaoru Sudo, Kengo Onaka, Hirotsugu Mori, Shigeru Tago
  • Publication number: 20220181794
    Abstract: The antenna device includes multiple first radiation plates and multiple second radiation plates. Each of the first radiation plates has a first feed point and a first ground end portion, and radiates a first radio wave. Each of the second radiation plates has a second feed point and a second ground end portion, and radiates a radio wave of a frequency different from the frequency of the first, radio wave. When the antenna device is viewed in a direction orthogonal to the polarization direction of the first radio wave, the first radiation plate and the second radiation plate are disposed so as not to overlap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kaoru SUDO
  • Patent number: 11271298
    Abstract: A multi-antenna module includes, on or in the dielectric substrate, a first radiation element, a second radiation element that operates at a frequency band lower than that of the first radiation element, and a ground plane. A first feed line and a second feed line are provided on or in the dielectric substrate. A first switch element switches between a first state in which a signal is supplied to the second radiation element and a second state including at least one of a state in which the second radiation element is connected to the ground plane with terminal impedance interposed therebetween, a state in which the second radiation element is in a floating state with respect to the second feed line and the ground plane, and a state in which the second radiation element is short-circuited to the ground plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kaoru Sudo, Yasuhisa Yamamoto, Satoshi Tanaka
  • Patent number: 11251526
    Abstract: An antenna device is enclosed in a housing. The antenna device includes a dielectric substrate in which a plurality of layers including a ground layer is stacked on top of one another, a feed element, a parasitic element, a feed line, and a conductive member placed in or on the dielectric substrate. The feed element is placed within or on a surface of the housing, and the parasitic element is placed in the dielectric substrate. The feed line is placed, in the dielectric substrate, in a layer between a layer in which the parasitic element is placed and the ground layer and sends a radio frequency signal. When the dielectric substrate is attached to the housing, the conductive member electrically connects the feed line and the feed element and supplies a radio frequency signal to the feed element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kengo Onaka, Kaoru Sudo, Hirotsugu Mori
  • Publication number: 20220045428
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a ground electrode, a fed element, unfed elements, and feed lines. The unfed element is formed in a planar shape and disposed facing the ground electrode. The fed element is formed in a planar shape and disposed between the unfed element and the ground electrode. The unfed element is formed in a planar shape and disposed between the fed element and the ground electrode. The feed lines extend through the unfed element and are used to transfer radio-frequency signals to the fed element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kaoru SUDO
  • Publication number: 20210336348
    Abstract: The present disclosure reduces a loss of strength of a radio-frequency signal radiated from an antenna module covered with a housing. An antenna module (100) includes a dielectric substrate (130), a driven element (141), and a ground conductor (190). The dielectric substrate (130) has a multilayer structure. The driven element (141) is disposed in or on the dielectric substrate (130). The ground conductor (190) is disposed between the driven element (140) and a mounting surface (132) on which a power supply circuit is mountable. The power supply circuit supplies the driven element (140) with radio-frequency power. The dielectric substrate has at least one groove (150). The at least one groove (150) is separate from the driven element (140) when the antenna module (100) is viewed in plan. The at least one groove (150) extends toward the ground conductor (190) from a layer on which the driven element (140) is disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Kaoru SUDO, Kengo ONAKA, Hirotsugu MORI
  • Publication number: 20210328350
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a dielectric substrate having a multilayer structure, a ground electrode disposed in the dielectric substrate, a plate-like fed element facing the ground electrode and disposed at a layer different from a layer including the ground electrode, a feed line for transferring a radio-frequency signal to a feed point of the fed element, and a stub. The stub branches off from the feed line at a branch point of the feed line and has an open end. The stub is disposed between the fed element and the ground electrode. When the dielectric substrate is viewed in plan view, the open end coincides with the fed element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Keisei TAKAYAMA, Kaoru SUDO
  • Patent number: 11152695
    Abstract: An antenna module includes: a dielectric substrate including a multilayer structure, the dielectric substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface being opposite the first surface; an antenna pattern formed on the first surface side of the dielectric substrate; a RFIC provided on the second surface of the dielectric substrate, the RFIC supplying a radio frequency signal to the antenna pattern; and a power supply line that supplies power to the RFIC, wherein the thickness of the power supply line in the stacking direction (Z axis direction) of the dielectric substrate is thicker than the thickness of the antenna pattern in the stacking direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Keisei Takayama, Kaoru Sudo, Shigeru Tago
  • Patent number: 11108145
    Abstract: The antenna module includes a dielectric substrate having a multilayer structure, a feed element to which radio frequency power is supplied, a ground electrode (GND), a parasitic element disposed in a layer between the feed element and the ground electrode (GND), and a feed wire. The feed wire penetrates through the parasitic element, and supplies radio frequency power to the feed element. When the antenna module is viewed in a plan view from a normal direction of the dielectric substrate, at least part of the feed element overlaps with the parasitic element, and a first position (P1) at which the feed wire is connected to the feed element is different from a second position (P2) at which the feed wire reaches the layer in which the parasitic element is disposed from a side of the ground electrode (GND).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kaoru Sudo, Hirotsugu Mori
  • Publication number: 20210194126
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a dielectric substrate having a multilayer structure, a power supply element and a ground electrode (GND) disposed in or on the dielectric substrate, a parasitic element, a power supply wiring line, and first and second stubs to be connected to the power supply wiring line. The parasitic element is disposed in a layer between the power supply element and the ground electrode (GND). The power supply wiring line passes through the parasitic element and supplies radio frequency power to the power supply element. The first stub is connected to a position different from a connection position of the second stub in the power supply wiring line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Kaoru SUDO, Kengo ONAKA, Hirotsugu MORI
  • Publication number: 20210167506
    Abstract: An antenna element includes a dielectric substrate, a first ground electrode, a second ground electrode, a via conductor, and a radiation electrode. The dielectric substrate includes a first portion shaped like a flat plate and a second portion thinner than the first portion. The first ground electrode is arranged in the first portion. The second ground electrode is arranged in the second portion. The via conductor couples the first ground electrode and the second ground electrode. A distance between the radiation electrode and the first ground electrode in a first thickness direction is more than a distance between the radiation electrode and the second ground electrode in a second thickness direction. Part of the radiation electrode lies opposite to the first ground electrode without lying opposite to the second ground electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Kaoru SUDO, Hirotsugu MORI, Kengo ONAKA
  • Publication number: 20210151874
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a first antenna element disposed at a first dielectric substrate, a second antenna element disposed at a second dielectric substrate, a joint connecting the first dielectric substrate and the second dielectric substrate, and a power supply line. The second dielectric substrate is different from the first dielectric substrate with respect to the normal direction. The power supply line extends from the first dielectric substrate via the joint to the second antenna element and is configured to communicate a radio-frequency signal to the second antenna element. At least a part of the power supply line at the joint is formed in a direction crossing the polarization plane of radio waves radiated by the first antenna element and the second antenna element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Kaoru SUDO, Yoshiki YAMADA, Kengo ONAKA, Hirotsugu MORI
  • Publication number: 20210143531
    Abstract: An antenna element includes a dielectric substrate, a radiation electrode, a first ground electrode, a second ground electrode, and a via conductor that connects the first ground electrode and the second ground electrode to each other. The dielectric substrate includes a flat-plate-shaped first part and a second part that is thinner than the first part. The radiation electrode and the first ground electrode are arranged on or in the first part so as to face each other in the thickness direction of the first part. The second ground electrode is spaced apart from the radiation electrode. The second ground electrode is arranged on or in the second part so as to not face the radiation electrode in the thickness direction of the second part. The radiation electrode is capacitively coupled to the second ground electrode and the via conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Kaoru SUDO, Hirotsugu MORI, Kengo ONAKA, Tadashi SUGAHARA
  • Patent number: 10998630
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a dielectric substrate having a multilayer structure, a power supply element and a ground electrode (GND) disposed in or on the dielectric substrate, a parasitic element, a power supply wiring line, and first and second stubs to be connected to the power supply wiring line. The parasitic element is disposed in a layer between the power supply element and the ground electrode (GND). The power supply wiring line passes through the parasitic element and supplies radio frequency power to the power supply element. The first stub is connected to a position different from a connection position of the second stub in the power supply wiring line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kaoru Sudo, Kengo Onaka, Hirotsugu Mori
  • Publication number: 20210126366
    Abstract: An antenna device includes a ground electrode, a feed element, and a parasitic element. The ground electrode has a substantially non-square rectangular plane shape that includes a first side extending in a first direction and a second side extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The feed element has a substantially rectangular plane shape and is formed in such a way that each side of the feed element becomes parallel to the first direction or the second direction. The parasitic element is formed in such a manner as to face a side of the feed element parallel to the first side. The feed element is configured to radiate a first polarized wave that excites in the first direction and a second polarized wave that excites in the second direction. The length of the first side is longer than the length of the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Kaoru Sudo, Kengo Onaka
  • Publication number: 20210057820
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a dielectric substrate, a ground electrode, a power feeding element (121) and a power feeding element (122) each facing the ground electrode, and power feeding wirings (141) and (142). The power feeding wiring (141) transmits a radio frequency signal to a power feeding point (SP1) of the power feeding element (121). The power feeding wiring (142) transmits a radio frequency signal to a power feeding point (SP2) of the power feeding element (122). A frequency of a radio wave from the power feeding element (122) is higher than a frequency of a radio wave from the power feeding element (121). The power feeding wiring (142) includes a via rises from the ground electrode side to the power feeding element (122) at a position different from the power feeding point (SP2) and a wiring pattern that connects the via and the power feeding point (SP2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Kaoru SUDO, Hirotsugu MORI