Patents by Inventor Qinjiang Rao
Qinjiang Rao 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: 10665925Abstract: An apparatus is provided including a first antenna with a top face; a bottom face; and a periphery defined by an upper portion, a lower portion, and a pair of side portions. The first slot comprises a body, a first arm, and a second arm that divides the first antenna into a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The first portion is larger than the third portion, and the third portion is larger than the second portion and the fourth portion. Further, the body of the first slot extends between the side portions of the periphery. Still yet, the first arm and the second arm extend between the body and one of the upper portion and the lower portion of the periphery. A dielectric is positioned in the first slot for providing continuous insulation between the first portion, the second portion, the third portion, and the fourth portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hongwei Liu, Wee Kian Toh, Qinjiang Rao
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Publication number: 20170324150Abstract: An apparatus is provided including a first antenna with a top face; a bottom face; and a periphery defined by an upper portion, a lower portion, and a pair of side portions. The first slot comprises a body, a first arm, and a second arm that divides the first antenna into a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion. The first portion is larger than the third portion, and the third portion is larger than the second portion and the fourth portion. Further, the body of the first slot extends between the side portions of the periphery. Still yet, the first arm and the second arm extend between the body and one of the upper portion and the lower portion of the periphery. A dielectric is positioned in the first slot for providing continuous insulation between the first portion, the second portion, the third portion, and the fourth portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Hongwei Liu, Wee Kian Toh, Qinjiang Rao
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Patent number: 9748668Abstract: A diversity antenna module comprising a first radiating element adapted to operate with a first transceiver circuit operating in at least one band and a second radiating element adapted to operate with a second transceiver circuit operating in at least one band. The first radiating element is disposed along a first side of a substrate and the second radiating element is disposed along a second side of the substrate, wherein the first and second sides are substantially perpendicular to each other, the first and second radiating elements being spatially dispersed from each another by a distance.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Dong Wang, Qinjiang Rao, James Warden
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Patent number: 9735473Abstract: An antenna for diversity operation comprising a plurality of connected antenna units (100). The antenna units each having a first radiation element (102) with length of a quarter of a wavelength at a first operating frequency a second radiation element (104) with length of a quarter of a wavelength at a second operating frequency distinct from the first operating frequency, the second radiation element sharing with the first radiation element a segment of the first radiation element. A feed point for coupling a feed to one of said first or second radiation elements such that the elements resonate at the first and second operating frequencies respectively and at substantially orthogonal polarizations. Diversity antennas configured with two or more of the antenna units.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Dong Wang, Qinjiang Rao, James Paul Warden
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Patent number: 9502770Abstract: A device in a wireless communication system, comprising a transmitter for transmitting information over a plurality of frequency bands, a receiver for receiving information over a plurality of frequency bands and a multiple-band antenna electrically connected to said transmitter and said receiver, wherein said multiple-band antenna is comprised of a first feed point configured to electrically connect said multiple-band antenna to said transmitter and said receiver, wherein said multiple-band antenna forms a first antenna type and a second feed point configured to electrically connect said multiple-band antenna to said transmitter and said receiver, wherein said multiple-band antenna forms a second antenna type.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Qinjiang Rao
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Patent number: 9319155Abstract: A multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna module, comprising a first signal feed port coupled to a first antenna element disposed along a first edge of a PCB, a second signal feed port coupled to a second antenna element disposed on the PCB and a transceiver operable to be selectively coupled to either or both of the first and second signal feed ports. The first and second antenna elements form a plurality of antenna elements confined to a peripheral section surrounding a central region of the PCB of the MIMO antenna module.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Qinjiang Rao, James Paul Warden, Mina Ayatollahi
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Patent number: 9136595Abstract: A diversity antenna module comprising a first radiating element adapted to operate with a first transceiver circuit operating in at least one band and a second radiating element adapted to operate with a second transceiver circuit operating in at least one band. The first radiating element is disposed along a first side of a substrate and the second radiating element is disposed along a second side of the substrate, wherein the first and second sides are substantially parallel to each other, the first and second radiating elements being spatially dispersed from each another by a distance.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Dong Wang, Qinjiang Rao, James Warden
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Patent number: 9083074Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for improving user equipment performance by implementing antenna selection based on measurement of performance parameters of a plurality of antennas. In some embodiments, the antenna parameter measurements comprise radiated power. In other embodiments, the antenna parameter measurements comprise reflected power. In various embodiments, the antenna parameter measurements may be based on data from sensors that are operable to detect operational characteristics of the plurality of antennas based on the proximity of a portion of a user's body to the sensors. The antenna parameter measurements are then used to select one of the antennas within the plurality of antennas for transmitting and receiving data signals by a wireless communication device.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Mina Ayatollahi, Qinjiang Rao
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Patent number: 9000984Abstract: An antenna assembly for a mobile wireless communication device has a support with a first surface and a second surface between which a third surface and a fourth surface extend. A conductive ground plane is formed on the second surface. An antenna includes an electrically conductive patch located on the first surface, and first and second electrically conductive legs and an electrically conductive stripe all abutting the patch. In one version the first and second legs and the strip are all on the third surface. In another version the first and second legs are on the third surface and the strip is on the fourth surface that is orthogonal to the third surface. A first signal port is adapted to apply a first signal to the first leg and a second signal port is adapted to apply a second signal to the third leg.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Qinjiang Rao, Dong Wang
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Publication number: 20140375515Abstract: A frequency tunable antenna is provided. Specifically, a device is provided that includes: a ground; an antenna feed; a first radiating arm connected to the antenna feed; a second radiating arm capacitively coupled to the first radiating arm; a switch connected to the second radiating arm, the switch having an open position and a closed position; an inductor connected to the switch on one side and the ground on an opposite side, and, a processor in communication with the switch, the processor configured to open and close the switch to tune a resonance frequency of at least the second radiating arm thereby changing a resonant length of the second radiating arm depending on whether the inductor is connected thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Meide QIU, Qinjiang RAO
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Patent number: 8884833Abstract: A broadband monopole antenna with dual-radiating elements is provided. In one embodiment, an antenna comprises a ground plane; a first radiating structure having a symmetric configuration along a central axis, comprising a first feed point electrically connected to the base of said first radiating structure along said central axis and a first slot with a corresponding first open-ended strip along said central axis; and a second radiating structure conjoined with said first radiating structure having a symmetric configuration along said central axis, comprising a second feed point electrically connected to the base of said second radiating structure along said central axis and a second slot with a corresponding second open-ended strip along said central axis; and wherein the antenna resonates and operates at a plurality of resonant frequencies.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Mina Ayatollahi, Qinjiang Rao
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Patent number: 8878737Abstract: Dual polarization in an antenna structure that results from a number of radiating elements arranged in a loop configuration. The antenna structure is excited by a single coaxial feedline in an interior portion of the antenna structure. The antenna structure may include a ground plane that enables a directional radiation pattern. The antenna structure may also be operational without a ground plane to enable an omnidirectional radiation pattern. The antenna structure may be configured in a number of loop configurations electrically connected to each other by a number of microstrip loops extending in a horizontal and vertical planar direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Qinjiang Rao
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Publication number: 20140198832Abstract: A multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna module, comprising a first signal feed port coupled to a first antenna element disposed along a first edge of a PCB, a second signal feed port coupled to a second antenna element disposed on the PCB and a transceiver operable to be selectively coupled to either or both of the first and second signal feed ports. The first and second antenna elements form a plurality of antenna elements confined to a peripheral section surrounding a central region of the PCB of the MIMO antenna module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Qinjiang Rao, James Paul Warden, Mina Ayatollahi
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Publication number: 20140170992Abstract: A diversity antenna module comprising a first radiating element adapted to operate with a first transceiver circuit operating in at least one band and a second radiating element adapted to operate with a second transceiver circuit operating in at least one band. The first radiating element is disposed along a first side of a substrate and the second radiating element is disposed along a second side of the substrate, wherein the first and second sides are substantially parallel to each other, the first and second radiating elements being spatially dispersed from each another by a distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Dong Wang, Qinjiang Rao, James Warden
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Patent number: 8754814Abstract: A multi-band antenna comprising a dielectric substrate, a ground plane formed on a first area of the dielectric substrate, a radiation part arranged in a second area of the dielectric substrate where the ground surface is not formed, a feed section formed of a metallic trace and having one end connected to the radiation part and an opposite end disposed near an edge of the ground plane for forming a feed point and the radiation part having a pair of monopole antenna elements formed of conductive metallic traces; a first monopole antenna element for radiating at a first resonant frequency, and a second monopole antenna element for radiating at a second resonant frequency and the conductive metallic traces being folded to form a three dimensional structure, with at least a portion of said first monopole spaced from a plane of the substrate and said second monopole.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Qinjiang Rao, Dong Wang
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Patent number: 8750798Abstract: A multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna module, comprising a first signal feed port coupled to a first antenna element disposed along a first edge of an antenna array board, a second signal feed port coupled to a second antenna element disposed on the antenna array board and a transceiver operable to be selectively coupled to either or both of the first and second signal feed ports.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Qinjiang Rao, James Paul Warden, Mina Ayatollahi
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Patent number: 8730110Abstract: A diversity antenna system that operates within a low frequency band ranging from 700 Megahertz is disclosed. A plurality of antennas are folded onto a single printed circuit in a meander pattern configuration. Each antenna has an independent feed port and ground pin. The plurality of antennas are configured within a compact mobile phone space to produce a high isolation and low correlation at resonating frequencies within the 700 Megahertz frequency band.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Qinjiang Rao
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Publication number: 20140132478Abstract: A diversity antenna module comprising a first radiating element adapted to operate with a first transceiver circuit operating in at least one band and a second radiating element adapted to operate with a second transceiver circuit operating in at least one band. The first radiating element is disposed along a first side of a substrate and the second radiating element is disposed along a second side of the substrate, wherein the first and second sides are substantially perpendicular to each other, the first and second radiating elements being spatially dispersed from each another by a distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Dong Wang, Qinjiang Rao, James Warden
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Publication number: 20140028511Abstract: A device in a wireless communications system, comprising a transmitter for transmitting information over a plurality of frequency bands, a receiver for receiving information over a plurality of frequency bands and a multiple-band antenna electrically connected to said transmitter and said receiver, wherein said multiple band antenna is comprised of a first feed point configured to electrically connect said multiple band antenna to said transmitter and said receiver, wherein said multiple band antenna forms a first antenna type and a second feed point configured to electrically connect said multiple-band antenna to said transmitter and said receiver, wherein said multiple band antenna forms a second antenna type.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Qinjiang RAO
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Patent number: 8633856Abstract: A dual-polarized stacked patch antenna array that operates at two different frequencies. The stacked patch antenna array has a single planar patch antenna subarray disposed on opposite sides of a dielectric structure. The stacked patch antenna array includes a ground plane that is common to each planar patch array antenna. Each planar patch antenna subarray is fed from a single coaxial probe disposed through the center of the stacked antenna array structure. Each patch in the planar patch array antenna subarray is electrically connected by microstrip elements. Each patch and microstrip element is arranged along the X and Y axial directions. A single additional microstrip element is placed in a diagonal orientation in each subarray to connect two patches oppositely oriented within the stacked antenna array structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Qinjiang Rao