Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to low-cost and low-complexity mesh routing method to provide connectivity within a channel-diverse mesh network in which there is no common channel available for the whole network and in which a single transceiver is provided in each node. The mesh routing method includes a procedure for flooding radio resource maps (RRMs), a procedure for determining the operating channel for each mesh node device, a routing procedure for establishing a route for a pair of source device and destination device, and a maintenance procedure for repairing routes and optimize selection of operating channel.

Abstract: A low-profile wideband monopole antenna is provided. The antenna may include a radiating element configured in a bent monopole arrangement to provide a vertical polarization such that an omni-directional radiating characteristic is achieved. The radiating element may include a plurality of slots formed at or edged from each side of the radiating element to increase the effective current path length of the radiating element. The antenna may include a feed and a feeding structure extending from the radiating element to the feed. The antenna may further include a ground plane. The radiating element may be arranged substantially parallel to the ground plane. The surface area of the radiating element may be smaller than the ground plane.

Abstract: A low-profile wideband monopole antenna is provided. The antenna may include a radiating element configured in a bent monopole arrangement to provide a vertical polarization such that an omni-directional radiating characteristic is achieved. The radiating element may include a plurality of slots formed at or edged from each side of the radiating element to increase the effective current path length of the radiating element. The antenna may include a feed and a feeding structure extending from the radiating element to the feed. The antenna may further include a ground plane. The radiating element may be arranged substantially parallel to the ground plane. The surface area of the radiating element may be smaller than the ground plane.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to low-cost and low-complexity mesh routing method to provide connectivity within a channel-diverse mesh network in which there is no common channel available for the whole network and in which a single transceiver is provided in each node. The mesh routing method includes a procedure for flooding radio resource maps (RRMs), a procedure for determining the operating channel for each mesh node device, a routing procedure for establishing a route for a pair of source device and destination device, and a maintenance procedure for repairing routes and optimize selection of operating channel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to method of operating television white space (TVWS) geo-location database (GLDB). The method comprises: embedding a plurality of data signals in a plurality of radio frequency (RF) broadcast signals of at least one existing television or radio channel, wherein the data signals comprise at least one of TVWS GLDB data, time reference data and broadcast transmitter data which comprises at least one of transmitter location data and transmitter identification; and transmitting, over a RF network which is other than an internet protocol (IP) network, the RF broadcast signals together with the embedded data signals to a plurality of white space devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to method of operating television white space (TVWS) geo-location database (GLDB). The method comprises: embedding a plurality of data signals in a plurality of radio frequency (RF) broadcast signals of at least one existing television or radio channel, wherein the data signals comprise at least one of TVWS GLDB data, time reference data and broadcast transmitter data which comprises at least one of transmitter location data and transmitter identification; and transmitting, over a RF network which is other than an interne protocol (IP) network, the RF broadcast signals together with the embedded data signals to a plurality of white space devices.

Abstract: An electromagnetic coupler comprising: a transmitter configured to operate at a first central frequency, a first termination configured to connect to the transmitter and having a second resonant frequency, a receiver configured to operate at the first frequency, a second termination configured to connect to the receiver and having a third resonant frequency, wherein when the first and second terminations are bought into close proximity when engaged, the equivalent resonant frequency is substantially the first frequency, and wherein the second and/or third frequencies being substantially spectrally spaced from the first frequency.

Abstract: A signal transmission channel using a SIW between a transmitter and distant receiver. The SIW may include a MSL/SIW interface, be flexible, may use plug connections and/or may operate in a MMW band.

Abstract: An integrated circuit connection comprises a substrate, first and second transmission lines, a die, and a conductive ribbon. The first transmission line has a first end and is arranged on the substrate. The die is spaced from the first end. The die has a first surface, which is arranged on the substrate, and a second surface, which is opposite to the first surface and which has the second transmission line arranged thereon. The second transmission line has a second end. The conductive ribbon electrically couples the first and the second ends.

Abstract: An electromagnetic coupler comprising: a transmitter configured to operate at a first central frequency, a first termination configured to connect to the transmitter and having a second resonant frequency, a receiver configured to operate at the first frequency, a second termination configured to connect to the receiver and having a third resonant frequency, wherein when the first and second terminations are bought into close proximity when engaged, the equivalent resonant frequency is substantially the first frequency, and wherein the second and/or third frequencies being substantially spectrally spaced from the first frequency.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an antenna comprising: providing a millimeter wave (MMW) antenna attached to a signal pad on an integrated circuit mounted on a substrate, and adjusting one or more parameters of the antenna to conform to predetermined desired thresholds, levels or ranges, wherein the adjustment is selected from the group consisting of: locating a conducting or dielectric object at a desired tuner location in proximity to the antenna to tune the central signal frequency, locating a conducting reflector at a desired reflector location in proximity to the antenna to tune the radiation direction or pattern, and selecting a conducting patch or object as a radiator/detector element to modify the bandwidth. Also a millimeter wave (MMW) antenna.

Abstract: An integrated circuit comprising: a substrate; a first transmission line arranged on the substrate, the first transmission line having a first termination; a die having a first surface on the substrate and an opposed second surface, the die being spaced from the first termination; a second transmission line arranged on the second surface of the die, the second transmission line having a second termination; and a bond wire connected between the first termination and the second termination configured to have a length half the wavelength of the signal central frequency.

Abstract: An antenna including one or more IC bond bands configured to connect to a signal port on an IC, one or more substrate bond pads, a bond wire antenna (BWA) connected between the one or more IC bond bands and the substrate bond pads, and a resonant cavity adjacent the one or more substrate bond pads.

Abstract: A system for estimating range to an object comprising a system for estimating range to an object comprising a transmitter to transmit at least one UWB signal, a receiver to receive at least one UWB signal, a sampler to sample the received UWB signal depending on a plurality of clock and/or sample pulses having a first frequency, and a circuit and/or processor configured to generate a fractional signal having a second frequency that is lower that the first frequency and a phase that is dependant on the delay between when the UWB signal is actually received and when the received UWB signal is first sampled, and determine the range based on at least a first number of clock or sample pulses between transmitting and receiving the UWB signal and the phase of the fractional signal. Also a method of estimating range to an object.

Abstract: A waveguide comprising a SF_WG portion between a first transmission line and a second transmission line, wherein the SF_WG portion has a width greater than or equal to 75 um.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an antenna comprising: providing a millimeter wave (MMW) antenna attached to a signal pad on an integrated circuit mounted on a substrate, and adjusting one or more parameters of the antenna to conform to predetermined desired thresholds, levels or ranges, wherein the adjustment is selected from the group consisting of: locating a conducting or dielectric object at a desired tuner location in proximity to the antenna to tune the central signal frequency, locating a conducting reflector at a desired reflector location in proximity to the antenna to tune the radiation direction or pattern, and selecting a conducting patch or object as a radiator/detector element to modify the bandwidth. Also a millimeter wave (MMW) antenna.

Abstract: A signal transmission channel using a SIW between a transmitter and distant receiver. The SIW may include a MSL/SIW interface, be flexible, may use plug connections and/or may operate in a MMW band.

Abstract: An integrated circuit comprising: a substrate; a first transmission line arranged on the substrate, the first transmission line having a first termination; a die having a first surface on the substrate and an opposed second surface, the die being spaced from the first termination; a second transmission line arranged on the second surface of the die, the second transmission line having a second termination; and a bond wire connected between the first termination and the second termination configured to have a length half the wavelength of the signal central frequency.

Abstract: An integrated circuit connection is disclosed. The integrated circuit connection comprises a substrate 221, a first and a second transmission line 205, 203, a die 219, and a conductive ribbon 207. The first transmission line 205 has a first termination 215 and is arranged on the substrate 221. The die 219 is spaced from the first termination 215, and has a first surface which is arranged on the substrate 221 and a second opposed surface on which the second transmission line 203 is arranged. The second transmission line 203 has a second termination 211, and the conductive ribbon 207 electrically couples the first and the second termination 215, 211. A conductive ribbon 215 for use in an integrated circuit 201 is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for estimating one or more parameters of a ultra wideband signal and a receiver system for receiving ultra wideband signals is provided. The method for estimating one or more parameters of a signal in an ultra wide band system including estimating the parameter(s) for a first signal element in a received signal then removing this signal element from the signal to obtain a modified signal. The parameter(s) for a number of further signal elements are then estimated and these elements are removed from the modified signal to form a refined signal. The parameter(s) for the first signal element are re-estimated to re-define the first signal element based on the refined signal minus the signal element having the greatest amplitude. The parameter(s) for the signal element having the greatest amplitude are re-estimated to re-define this signal element. The steps are repeated to generate a refined estimate of the parameter(s) for the first signal element.