Abstract: A lens antenna system is disclosed. The lens antenna system comprises a hybrid focal source antenna circuit configured to generate a source antenna beam for integration with different lens structures. In some embodiments, the hybrid focal source antenna circuit comprises a set of antenna elements coupled to one another. In some embodiments, the set of antenna elements comprises a first antenna element configured to be excited in a first spherical mode; and a second antenna element configured to be excited in a second, different, spherical mode. In some embodiments, the first spherical mode and the second spherical mode are co-polarized. In some embodiments, the lens antenna system further comprises a lens configured to shape the source antenna beam associated with the hybrid focal source antenna circuit, in order to provide an output antenna beam.

Abstract: For example, a system may include a radome to be attached to a vehicle bumper fascia; an antenna array on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), the antenna array is between the PCB and the radome, the antenna array comprising a Transmit (Tx) antenna configured to transmit Tx radar signals via the radome and the vehicle bumper fascia, and a receive (Rx) antenna configured to receive Rx radar signals based on the Tx radar signals; and an absorbing spacer in a spacer area between the PCB and the radome, the spacer area separating the Tx antenna from the Rx antenna, the absorbing spacer configured to absorb reflected signals formed by reflection of the Tx radar signals from the vehicle bumper fascia.

Abstract: For example, a radar antenna may include a Transmit (Tx) antenna array configured to transmit a plurality of Tx radar signals; and a Receive (Rx) antenna array configured to receive a plurality of Rx radar signals based on the plurality of Tx radar signals, the Rx antenna array is orthogonal to the Tx antenna array, wherein a first array of the Tx antenna array or the Rx antenna array includes a first sub-array and a second sub-array parallel to the first sub-array, wherein a sub-array spacing between the first sub-array and the second sub-array is shorter than a length of a second array of the Tx antenna array or the Rx antenna array.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus, method, and computer-readable recording medium for analyzing audio/video (AV) output, capable of automatically analyzing an AV output of a sink device. The apparatus for analyzing an AV output includes: a transmitter configured to transmit a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) signal generation command to a source device such that an AV screen is output on a sink device; a receiver configured to receive, from a user terminal, data of a mirroring screen corresponding to the AV screen being output on the sink device, and a controller configured to perform analysis by comparing the received data of the mirroring screen with reference data stored in a memory to analyze a responsiveness for a HDMI signal of a HDMI port provided in the sink device.

Abstract: A lens antenna system is disclosed. The lens antenna system comprises a hybrid focal source antenna circuit configured to generate a source antenna beam for integration with different lens structures. In some embodiments, the hybrid focal source antenna circuit comprises a set of antenna elements coupled to one another. In some embodiments, the set of antenna elements comprises a first antenna element configured to be excited in a first spherical mode; and a second antenna element configured to be excited in a second, different, spherical mode. In some embodiments, the first spherical mode and the second spherical mode are co-polarized. In some embodiments, the lens antenna system further comprises a lens configured to shape the source antenna beam associated with the hybrid focal source antenna circuit, in order to provide an output antenna beam.

Abstract: A positioning device and positioning method in which a first wireless signal is transmitted along a first signal path having a first signal path angle that changes relative to time; second wireless signal data representing a response of a wireless station to the first wireless signal is received; a third wireless signal is transmitted along a second signal path; and an assumption that an obstruction is between the wireless communication device and the wireless station is generated if the wireless communication device receives a response from the wireless station to the first wireless signal but does not receive a response from the wireless station to the third wireless signal; wherein the second signal path is a linear path.

Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes an electro-mechanical interface having angled signal interconnects, wherein, the angling of the signal interconnects is to reduce noise coupling between the angled signal interconnects.

Abstract: An apparatus for a wireless device includes a radio front end module (RFEM) configured to generate radio frequency (RF) signals. The apparatus further includes a multi-layer display, including a liquid crystal display (LCD) layer, a touch panel layer, and a cover glass layer. The apparatus further includes an antenna configured to transmit the RF signals. The antenna includes a primary coupling feeding structure, configured to receive the RF signals from the radio front end module via a feed line. The antenna also includes a generating structure configured to radiate the RF signals. The generating structure is alternating current (AC) operably coupled to the primary coupling feeding structure and is within a visible portion of the multi-layer display. The primary coupling feeding structure can include a non-transparent material and is disposed in a non-visible area of the cover glass layer.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus, method, and computer-readable recording medium for analyzing audio/video (AV) output, capable of automatically analyzing an AV output of a sink device. The apparatus for analyzing an AV output includes: a transmitter configured to transmit a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) signal generation command to a source device such that an AV screen is output on a sink device; a receiver configured to receive, from a user terminal, data of a mirroring screen corresponding to the AV screen being output on the sink device, and a controller configured to perform analysis by comparing the received data of the mirroring screen with reference data stored in a memory to analyze a responsiveness for a HDMI signal of a HDMI port provided in the sink device.

Abstract: A lens antenna system is disclosed. The lens antenna system comprises a hybrid focal source antenna circuit configured to generate a source antenna beam for integration with different lens structures. In some embodiments, the hybrid focal source antenna circuit comprises a set of antenna elements coupled to one another. In some embodiments, the set of antenna elements comprises a first antenna element configured to be excited in a first spherical mode; and a second antenna element configured to be excited in a second, different, spherical mode. In some embodiments, the first spherical mode and the second spherical mode are co-polarized. In some embodiments, the lens antenna system further comprises a lens configured to shape the source antenna beam associated with the hybrid focal source antenna circuit, in order to provide an output antenna beam.

Abstract: Devices and methods for testing microelectronic assemblies including wireless communications are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a wireless testing system may include a radio frequency (RF) shielded chamber; a device under test (DUT) in the RF shielded chamber, wherein the DUT includes an array of first antenna elements; a testing apparatus in the RF shielded chamber including an array of second antenna elements at a first surface of a substrate to receive a test signal from the DUT, wherein a distance between individual second antenna elements and an adjacent second antenna element is at least half of a wavelength of the test signal, and wherein a distance between the first antenna elements and the second antenna elements is within a near-field region; and an array of electrical switches, wherein an individual electrical switch is coupled to a respective individual second antenna element.

Abstract: For example, an apparatus may include a Printed Circuit Board (PCB); a Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) radar antenna on the PCB, the MIMO radar antenna comprising a plurality of Transmit (Tx) antenna elements configured to transmit Tx radar signals, and a plurality of receive (Rx) antenna elements configured to receive Rx radar signals based on the Tx radar signals; and a surface wave mitigator connected to the PCB, the surface wave mitigator configured to mitigate an impact of surface waves via the PCB on a radiation pattern of the MIMO radar antenna.

Abstract: A positioning device and positioning method in which a first wireless signal is transmitted along a first signal path having a first signal path angle that changes relative to time; second wireless signal data representing a response of a wireless station to the first wireless signal is received; a third wireless signal is transmitted along a second signal path; and an assumption that an obstruction is between the wireless communication device and the wireless station is generated if the wireless communication device receives a response from the wireless station to the first wireless signal but does not receive a response from the wireless station to the third wireless signal; wherein the second signal path is a linear path.

Abstract: A circulator system for use in a simultaneous transmit and receive system includes a transmitter port connected to a first port of a circulator component by a phase shifter and possibly a pre-conditioning impedance, an antenna port connected to a second port of the circulator component by a pre-conditioning impedance, and a receiver port connected to a third port of the circulator component by a phase shifter and a pre-conditioning impedance. A loop with an impedance is connected between the transmitter port and the receiver port. A double loop circulator system includes further phase shifters and impedances at the first and third ports of the circulator component and a second loop with an impedance connected signal paths for the transmitter and receiver ports, being connected between the phase shifters in the signal paths. High isolation between the transmitter and receiver ports is provided.

Abstract: An antenna including a substrate; top and bottom grounded conductive layers formed on respective larger faces of the substrate; an antenna feed coupled to at least one of the top and bottom grounded conductive layers, and configured to feed radio signals to the antenna; and at least one conductive wall formed to the top and bottom grounded conductive layers, and configured to form a short-circuit between the top and bottom grounded conductive layers, wherein the substrate and the at least one conductive wall forms a plurality of antenna cavities configured to operate at specific, respective frequencies, and each of the plurality of antenna cavities comprises at least two sides not covered by a conductive layer.

Abstract: A circulator system for use in a simultaneous transmit and receive system includes a transmitter port connected to a first port of a circulator component by a phase shifter and possibly a pre-conditioning impedance, an antenna port connected to a second port of the circulator component by a pre-conditioning impedance, and a receiver port connected to a third port of the circulator component by a phase shifter and a pre-conditioning impedance. A loop with an impedance is connected between the transmitter port and the receiver port. A double loop circulator system includes further phase shifters and impedances at the first and third ports of the circulator component and a second loop with an impedance connected signal paths for the transmitter and receiver ports, being connected between the phase shifters in the signal paths. High isolation between the transmitter and receiver ports is provided.

Abstract: A display having an integrated antenna with a substantially uniform transparency and/or light across the display. The display may have a uniformity layer that is an optical balance of the antenna, wherein the uniformity layer and the antenna have respective optical transparencies that provide a substantially uniform transparency across the display. The display may also have a backlight that has a surface brightness intensity corresponding to an optical inverse of the antenna, and is configured to provide a substantially uniform light across the display.

Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes an electro-mechanical interface having angled signal interconnects, wherein, the angling of the signal interconnects is to reduce noise coupling between the angled signal interconnects.

Abstract: Electrical interconnects having a non-linear conductive pathway, and related apparatuses and methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an electrical interconnect may include a non-linear conductive pathway electrically coupling top and bottom conductive portions. In some embodiments, an electrical interconnect may include a non-linear conductive pathway that propagates an electrical signal generating electromagnetic fields with an electrical field orthogonal to the direction of electromagnetic-wave propagation. In some embodiments, an electrical interconnect may include a non-linear conductive pathway portion and a linear conductive pathway portion. Also disclosed are connectors including an electrical interconnect having a non-linear conductive pathway.

Abstract: Described herein are technologies that facilitate wireless communication with highly-isolated, dual-port antenna system. More particularly, an example antenna system that implements the technology includes a complementary pair of physically co-located antennas for signal transmission and/or reception. More particularly still, an example implementation of the disclosed technology is an antenna system that utilizes a monopole antenna symmetrically and physically co-located with a slot antenna in a shared antenna plane with a simple feed structure.