Patents by Inventor Nahal Niakan
Nahal Niakan 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: 11677158Abstract: An integrated antenna array device includes a circuitry component layer having bounds defining a circuitry zone. The circuitry component layer includes beam steering circuitry. The integrated antenna array device also includes an antenna component layer affixed to the circuitry component layer in the circuitry zone. The antenna component layer includes a radiating region and an interconnecting region. The radiating region is outside the circuitry zone and includes one or more antenna arrays having radiating antenna elements. The interconnecting region is substantially defined within the circuitry zone and interconnects the beam steering circuitry with the one or more radiating elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Sean Russell Mercer, Nahal Niakan
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Patent number: 11336006Abstract: A communication device includes two antennas operational within a first frequency range in the communication device. An integrated isolating antenna array component is positioned between the two antennas in the communication device to reduce radiofrequency coupling between the two antennas. The integrated isolating antenna array component includes an interconnection substrate and an antenna array adjacent to the interconnection substrate and including one or more radiating elements. The antenna array is configured to drive the one or more radiating elements within a second frequency range in the communication device. The second frequency range is higher than the first frequency range. The integrated isolating antenna array component also includes an isolator affixed to the interconnection substrate and configured to be connected to electrical ground. The isolator is configured to reduce the radiofrequency coupling between the two antennas within the first frequency range.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Nahal Niakan, Sean Russell Mercer
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Patent number: 11329361Abstract: An electronic device with high frequency antenna integration is described herein. The electronic device may comprise a trackpad and at least one antenna element. The trackpad is configured in a housing to receive input. The at least one antenna element is operable in a high frequency range integrated into a region adjacent to the trackpad, wherein at least a portion of the region is transparent to radio wave transmission enabling a dual use of the region.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Nahal Niakan, Sean Mercer
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Publication number: 20210384643Abstract: An integrated antenna array device includes a circuitry component layer having bounds defining a circuitry zone. The circuitry component layer includes beam steering circuitry. The integrated antenna array device also includes an antenna component layer affixed to the circuitry component layer in the circuitry zone. The antenna component layer includes a radiating region and an interconnecting region. The radiating region is outside the circuitry zone and includes one or more antenna arrays having radiating antenna elements. The interconnecting region is substantially defined within the circuitry zone and interconnects the beam steering circuitry with the one or more radiating elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Sean Russell MERCER, Nahal NIAKAN
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Patent number: 11101570Abstract: An integrated antenna array device includes a circuitry component layer having bounds defining a circuitry zone. The circuitry component layer includes beam steering circuitry. The integrated antenna array device also includes an antenna component layer affixed to the circuitry component layer in the circuitry zone. The antenna component layer includes a radiating region and an interconnecting region. The radiating region is outside the circuitry zone and includes one or more antenna arrays having radiating antenna elements. The interconnecting region is substantially defined within the circuitry zone and interconnects the beam steering circuitry with the one or more radiating elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Sean Russell Mercer, Nahal Niakan
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Patent number: 11031971Abstract: A method and system for selecting a sub-band in a television white space frequency band may include configuring an antenna matching circuit based on the selected sub-band and configuring a bandpass filter based on the selected sub-band. The method may include receiving a first signal through a radio-frequency path including the antenna matching circuit and not including the bandpass filter, measuring a parameter of received first signal, and determining whether the selected sub-band is usable based on the measured parameter of the received first signal. The method may include receiving a second signal through radio-frequency path including the antenna matching circuit and the bandpass filter, measuring a parameter of the received second signal, and determining whether the selected sub-band is usable based on the measured parameter of the received second signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Nahal Niakan, Sean Russell Mercer
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Publication number: 20210159606Abstract: An integrated antenna array device includes a circuitry component layer having bounds defining a circuitry zone. The circuitry component layer includes beam steering circuitry. the integrated antenna array device also includes an antenna component layer affixed to the circuitry component layer in the circuitry zone. The antenna component layer includes a radiating region and an interconnecting region. The radiating region is outside the circuitry zone and includes one or more antenna arrays having radiating antenna elements. The interconnecting region is substantially defined within the circuitry zone and interconnects the beam steering circuitry with the one or more radiating elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Sean Russell MERCER, Nahal NIAKAN
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Publication number: 20210126340Abstract: An electronic device with high frequency antenna integration is described herein. The electronic device may comprise a trackpad and at least one antenna element. The trackpad is configured in a housing to receive input. The at least one antenna element is operable in a high frequency range integrated into a region adjacent to the trackpad, wherein at least a portion of the region is transparent to radio wave transmission enabling a dual use of the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Nahal Niakan, Sean Mercer
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Publication number: 20210119331Abstract: A communication device includes two antennas operational within a first frequency range in the communication device. An integrated isolating antenna array component is positioned between the two antennas in the communication device to reduce radiofrequency coupling between the two antennas. The integrated isolating antenna array component includes an interconnection substrate and an antenna array adjacent to the interconnection substrate and including one or more radiating elements. The antenna array is configured to drive the one or more radiating elements within a second frequency range in the communication device. The second frequency range is higher than the first frequency range. The integrated isolating antenna array component also includes an isolator affixed to the interconnection substrate and configured to be connected to electrical ground. The isolator is configured to reduce the radiofrequency coupling between the two antennas within the first frequency range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2019Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Nahal NIAKAN, Sean Russell MERCER
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Publication number: 20200336167Abstract: A method and system for selecting a sub-band in a television white space frequency band may include configuring an antenna matching circuit based on the selected sub-band and configuring a bandpass filter based on the selected sub-band. The method may include receiving a first signal through a radio-frequency path including the antenna matching circuit and not including the bandpass filter, measuring a parameter of received first signal, and determining whether the selected sub-band is usable based on the measured parameter of the received first signal. The method may include receiving a second signal through radio-frequency path including the antenna matching circuit and the bandpass filter, measuring a parameter of the received second signal, and determining whether the selected sub-band is usable based on the measured parameter of the received second signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Nahal NIAKAN, Sean Russell MERCER
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Publication number: 20200280120Abstract: An electronic device with high frequency antenna integration is described herein. The electronic device may comprise a trackpad and at least one antenna element. The trackpad is configured in a housing to receive input. The at least one antenna element is operable in a high frequency range integrated into a region adjacent to the trackpad, wherein at least a portion of the region is transparent to radio wave transmission enabling a dual use of the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Nahal Niakan, Sean Mercer
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Patent number: 10749264Abstract: A cavity-backed slot antenna is disclosed that includes a stripline. The stripline includes a conductive strip between two ground planes separated by a dielectric. The conductive strip feeds the cavity-backed slot antenna. The stripline also includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment has a first characteristic impedance. The second segment is proximate the cavity-backed antenna and has a second characteristic impedance different than the first characteristic impedance. The second characteristic impedance provides impedance for matching a load impedance of the cavity-backed slot antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Nahal Niakan, Sean Russell Mercer, Toby James Morris
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Patent number: 10707914Abstract: A method and system for selecting a sub-band in a television white space frequency band may include configuring an antenna matching circuit based on the selected sub-band and configuring a bandpass filter based on the selected sub-band. The method may include receiving a first signal through a radio-frequency path including the antenna matching circuit and not including the bandpass filter, measuring a parameter of received first signal, and determining whether the selected sub-band is usable based on the measured parameter of the received first signal. The method may include receiving a second signal through radio-frequency path including the antenna matching circuit and the bandpass filter, measuring a parameter of the received second signal, and determining whether the selected sub-band is usable based on the measured parameter of the received second signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Nahal Niakan, Sean Russell Mercer
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Publication number: 20190379421Abstract: A method and system for selecting a sub-band in a television white space frequency band may include configuring an antenna matching circuit based on the selected sub-band and configuring a bandpass filter based on the selected sub-band. The method may include receiving a first signal through a radio-frequency path including the antenna matching circuit and not including the bandpass filter, measuring a parameter of received first signal, and determining whether the selected sub-band is usable based on the measured parameter of the received first signal. The method may include receiving a second signal through radio-frequency path including the antenna matching circuit and the bandpass filter, measuring a parameter of the received second signal, and determining whether the selected sub-band is usable based on the measured parameter of the received second signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Nahal NIAKAN, Sean Russell MERCER
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Patent number: 10347970Abstract: An instrument includes a housing that defines a handle for a user of the instrument, and a circuit disposed within the housing, the circuit being configured to implement wireless communications. The housing includes a conductive shaft. The circuit is electrically connected to the conductive shaft such that the conductive shaft is configured as an antenna element for the wireless communications or as a ground plane for the antenna element.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Nahal Niakan
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Publication number: 20180309190Abstract: An instrument includes a housing that defines a handle for a user of the instrument, and a circuit disposed within the housing, the circuit being configured to implement wireless communications. The housing includes a conductive shaft. The circuit is electrically connected to the conductive shaft such that the conductive shaft is configured as an antenna element for the wireless communications or as a ground plane for the antenna element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Nahal NIAKAN
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Publication number: 20180294576Abstract: A cavity-backed slot antenna is disclosed that includes a stripline. The stripline includes a conductive strip between two ground planes separated by a dielectric. The conductive strip feeds the cavity-backed slot antenna. The stripline also includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment has a first characteristic impedance. The second segment is proximate the cavity-backed antenna and has a second characteristic impedance different than the first characteristic impedance. The second characteristic impedance provides impedance for matching a load impedance of the cavity-backed slot antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Nahal Niakan, Sean Russell Mercer, Toby James Morris