Abstract: A multiband omnidirectional antenna which includes a grounded face and an antenna element situated parallel to the grounded face, the antenna element having a first planar emitter, which has a planar design and extends parallel to the grounded face, a second planar emitter, which surrounds the first planar emitter at a distance, and at least two connection elements for connecting the first and the second planar emitters to each other.

Abstract: For installation in the chassis of a car to receive a tire pressure signal from a sensor and transmitter unit wirelessly and to transmit the signal to a display device in the driver's cab of the car through a cable, a receiving antenna for receiving tire pressure signal is disclosed to include a base, a circuit board mounted in the base and spaced the bottom side of the base at a distance over 1 cm, and a top cover covering the base. The circuit board has a metal signal receiving line arranged on the substrate thereof.

Abstract: An antenna of the present invention includes an electrical half wave monopole antenna element fixedly attached to a surface, where the antenna element includes an electrical center. A first electrical feed point is located on a first side of the antenna element. A second electrical feed point is located on a second side of the antenna element. The second side generally opposes the first side of the antenna element. The first and second electrical feed points are about one-twentieth a wavelength from the electrical center. A first signal corresponds with the first electrical feed point and a second signal corresponds with the second electrical feed point. The first signal is out of phase when compared to the second signal.

Abstract: This high-frequency waveguide is formed by first and second conductors (22, 23) disposed opposite each other at a spacing of ?0/2, where ?0 is the free space wavelength of the operating frequency of a high-frequency signal. A ridge (25) is provided at the waveguide formation portion between these first and second conductors (22, 23), which protrudes from one of the first and second conductors (22, 23) toward the other and is formed extending along the waveguide formation portion. A plurality of columnar protrusions (24) with a height of ?0/4 are disposed at a spacing of less than ?0/2 to at least one of the first and second conductors (22, 23) on the outside of the waveguide formation portion and to the outside of the ridge (25).

Abstract: A bracket for attaching and aligning a forward-looking radar (FLR) having a front face is disclosed according to one embodiment. The bracket includes a bracket frame having an attachment feature for attaching the FLR to the bracket frame. The bracket also includes a first mounting feature extending from the bracket frame for coupling the bracket face and the first mounting surface of the conveyance to define a first mounting surface angle. The bracket also includes a bracket member extending from the bracket frame. The bracket member includes an end portion disposed proximate to the bracket face and a distal end portion, which includes a second mounting feature for coupling the bracket member and the second mounting surface thereby defining a second mounting surface angle and aligning the FLR front face to an alignment angle.

Abstract: A method of embedding rigid elements in a windshield, including, cutting two sheets of glass in a desired shape to serve as an upper layer and lower layer of the windshield, inserting a layer of interlayer material for each of the two layers of glass, facing each other, between the two layers of glass, placing the rigid elements between the two layers of interlayer material, pushing the two layers of glass together to form a glass sandwich with the rigid elements and two layers of interlayer material between the upper and lower glass layers, heating the glass sandwich while applying pressure to form a unified sheet of glass; and wherein the combined thickness of the layers of interlayer material is at least as thick as the rigid elements.

Abstract: A diversity receiver is provided with antennas (1a) and (1b) in a first branch and antennas (1c) and (1d) in a second branch each of which antenna gains is controlled so that the offset between the directions of directional radiation patterns for the first and second branches becomes approximately ?/2. Thereby, the diversity receiver can obtain a sufficient diversity gain even when it is incorporated into an indoor television with the antennas being built thereinto in close vicinity to one another.

Abstract: An antenna assembly is provided for mounting on a predetermined support structure positioned on a surface, the support structure having a peripheral edge at an elevated position above the surface. The antenna assembly includes an antenna and a support for supporting the antenna at an elevated position above the surface when mounted on the support structure. The support is adapted to support the antenna at a sufficient height above the surface to provide a direct path for electromagnetic radiation from at least a portion of the antenna to a position on the surface external of the peripheral edge of less than or equal to about 4.5 meters from substantially any point on the peripheral edge, or to a position on the surface at a point positioned 3 meters from the front of the support structure and 3 meters from a side of the support structure.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an antenna (e.g., a monopole), a first load, and a second load. The antenna, which extends substantially along an axis, has a first end and a second end. The first load is coupled to the antenna at the first end, while the second load is coupled to the antenna between the first end and the second end. Both the first and second loads are symmetrical with reference to the axis. The apparatus is arranged to operate in at least two frequency bands, such as the AMPS band from about 824 MHz to 894 MHz and the PCS band from about 1850 MHz to 1990 MHz.

Abstract: A vehicular combo antenna apparatus including multiple antennas received in a housing is disclosed. The multiple antennas include a first antenna for short range communication and a second antenna. The first and second antennas are different in directivity and are arranged along a vehicle front-rear direction. The first antenna is located to have an inclination relative to a horizontal direction, so that: a portion of the first antenna distant from the second antenna is located above another portion of the first antenna in a vertical direction; and a radiation element part of the first antenna is located above the second antenna in the vertical direction. The second antenna is located on a radio wave radiation side of the first antenna.

Abstract: An antenna carrier (10) with an antenna (14) for electromagnetic radiation to be fastened to a wall (1) of a container composed of steel plate and having ventilation openings (5) which are covered on the exterior side of the container wall (1) by a cover (3) which protects against sprayed water, and which forms a cavity (6) in front of the ventilation openings (5), in which the cover (3) is composed of plastic, the antenna (14) projects through a ventilation opening (5) into the cavity (6) formed by the cover, the antenna carrier (10) is fastened on the interior side (9) of the container wall (1), and the antenna carrier (10) is the ground reference surface of the antenna (14) and is constructed as a magnetizable metal plate (11).

Abstract: A glass antenna for a vehicle on or in a window glass including a defogger having a plurality of heater wires that run in parallel, the glass antenna includes: an antenna conductor; a first feeding portion; and a second feeding portion adjacent to the first feeding portion, wherein: the antenna conductor includes a first antenna conductor, which extends clockwise with the first feeding portion as a starting point, and a second antenna conductor, which extends counterclockwise at the outside of the first antenna conductor with the second feeding portion as a starting point; and the second antenna conductor includes a first element extending between the first antenna conductor and the defogger.

Abstract: The present invention features a car rear glass antenna which is preferably used for improving a vertical polarization radiation gain for the performance improvement of the vertical polarization radiation gain of the rear glass antenna and extending an antenna bandwidth. The car rear glass antenna preferably includes a plurality of horizontal lines and lattice lines formed in a vertical direction to the horizontal lines, wherein a conductive strip line is printed on a portion of the lattices to make current flow through the portion of the lattices.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to an antenna assembly, and in particular to a rear-view mirror antenna assembly for motor vehicles. The antenna assembly comprises a mirror attached to a casing (11) defining an outer perimeter (4), the assembly further comprising an antenna element (1) having a radiating element, wherein said radiating element is housed within said mirror and said casing and it is located substantially along said outer perimeter.

Abstract: An antenna diversity system for radio reception for motor vehicles, which comprises a multi-antenna system having several antennas with antenna feed lines. There can be a diversity switching device for selection of a different reception signal, and an evaluation circuit which evaluates the reception quality of the reception signal just arriving at the receiver. This evaluation circuit is designed to bring a different reception signal in terms of diversity to the receiver if interference occurs, by switching over. This design also includes at least one phase rotation device which is disposed along at least one of the signal paths.

Abstract: A multilayer antenna arrangement is distinguished in particular by the following features: a further patch antenna (B) comprising a dielectric carrier and a radiation plane is provided above the base portion or central portion of the patch arrangement, the radiation plane being provided on the upper side, opposite the base portion or central portion, of the dielectric carrier, and the further patch antenna (B) is buried at least in part in the parasitic patch arrangement, which is configured so as to be box-shaped or box-like, and/or the parasitic patch arrangement which is configured so as to be box-shaped or box-like is formed, completely or in part, as electrically conductive planes, which are provided on the further patch antenna (B) at least in partial regions on the circumferential edge surface or outer surface thereof.

Abstract: A mechanism of an antenna for positioning, which is mounted on a measuring vehicle to measure locations of geographic features on and the side of roads and to collect road map information, and which is capable of highly-reliable measurement even when the vehicle is travelling, is realized. The antenna for positioning according to the present invention includes a positioning antenna to receive radio waves from a positioning satellite, a column, to the upper end of which the antenna is attached, and a cylindrical plate to cover the longitudinal direction of the column, wherein by use of the plate, a problem with the strength of the column to hold the positioning antenna is solved by reducing a lift force acting on the positioning antenna while the vehicle is travelling, and further, wind noise is reduced, and a cable is prevented from being damaged.

Abstract: Antenna and satellite communications assemblies and associated satellite tracking systems that may include a low profile two-way antenna arrangement, tracking systems, and applications thereof. Applications for the system include military, civilian, and domestic emergency response applications. The antenna arrangements may be configured to form a spatial multi-element array able to track a satellite in an elevation plane by electronically dynamically targeting the antenna arrangement and/or mechanically dynamically rotating the antenna arrangements about transverse axes giving rise to generation of respective elevation angles and dynamically changing the respective distances between the axes whilst maintaining a predefined relationship between said distances and the respective elevation angles. The system provides autonomous dynamic tracking of satellite signals and can be used for satellite communications on moving vehicles in a variety of frequency bands for military and civilian applications.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electro-mechanism for extending the capabilities of a bilateral robotic platforms and a method for performing the same. The electro-mechanism includes an attitude sensor to provide indication of the side over which a bilateral robotic platform operates and an actuator to tilt a mast to an upright position with respect to the ground in order to maximize the performance of the components integrated therewith. The electro-mechanism also provides means to elevate an environmental sensor to provide a superior position for information gathering with respect to the bilateral robotic platform.

Abstract: A vehicle antenna assembly includes an element coil, a holder, and a retainer. The element coil can have a polygonal configuration in a cross-section taken normal to a coil access. The holder can include rails. The retainer can engage the rails and apply a compressive load on the element coil to fix the element coil with respect to the holder. A method for holding an antenna element is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a dielectric panel mounted to the vehicle frame, an antenna unit mounted on the dielectric panel, an electrically conductive bracket connected with the antenna unit, and a resilient ground plate connected with the bracket and the vehicle frame. The dielectric panel can be interposed between the antenna unit and the bracket. The resilient ground plate can facilitate grounding the antenna unit to the vehicle frame. A vehicle antenna unit and an antenna mount for the vehicle antenna unit are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an antenna on a mounting surface by use of suction cups or suction devices such that the antenna may be temporarily removed from the surface and subsequently restored or relocated to another mounting surface. The suction cups or suction devices are mechanically connected to an support arm capable of adjustment for permitting either vertical or horizontal modification of the holding arm thereby maintaining a constant mounting angle of the holding arm for surfaces having various mounting directions or planes. By maintaining a fixed vertical of the holding arm from various mounting points, the directional alignment of the antenna, such as for a dish-type antenna, can remain relatively consistent from one installation to the next.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fractal antenna for a vehicle. First and second radiation elements are downwardly inclined from an apex ridge, and disposed opposite each other on the left and right sides inside a radome for protecting the antenna. First and second parasitic elements are formed in an inner space which is formed by the first and second radiation elements. Further, the first and second parasitic elements are disposed to be parallel to and spaced apart from the respective first and second radiation elements at regular intervals, are downwardly inclined from an apex ridge, and are disposed opposite each other on the left and right sides. The first and second radiation elements are respectively formed on part of the upper surface of a first substrate and part of the upper surface of a second substrate in patterns each having a predetermined shape.

Abstract: In a waveguide structure (8), a movable waveguide component (10) and an immovable waveguide component (12) are opposed at a predetermined interval. Further, at least either the movable waveguide component (10) or the immovable waveguide component (12) includes grooves (13, 29) opened towards the waveguide component opposed thereto (10, 12). Protrusions (44) are formed outside of at least one of the grooves (13, 29). The protrusions (44) respectively have a height of roughly ?/4 (where ? is a wavelength of radio waves to be used).

Abstract: An antenna apparatus of the present invention has an antenna having a core (2) around which an insulative covered conductor (3) is wound. The core has a magnetic core (1) and a wiring layer which are laminated on each other. The magnetic core (1) is made of flexible soft magnetic material. A wiring space is formed inside of the antenna apparatus. With this structure, the packing density is enhanced.

Abstract: A vehicle 16 includes a vehicle body 30. A satellite antenna 18 is mounted within the vehicle body 30. A satellite transmissive panel 40 is coupled to the vehicle body 30 adjacent to the antenna 18. The satellite antenna may be mounted within the passenger compartment 20 or within the trunk 90 of the vehicle 16.

Abstract: An antenna (10) suitable for receiving circularly polarized RF signals from a satellite is integrated with a window (12) of a vehicle (14), such as a roof window (12). The antenna (10) includes a patch element (18) disposed adjacent to the window (12). Radiating strips (26) forming at least one dipole pair are disposed below the patch element (18) and connectable to a transmission line. A coupling element (20) surrounds the radiating strips (26) and a dielectric layer (38) is sandwiched between the patch element (18) and the radiating strips (26). A ground plane (36) is also disposed below the radiating strip (26). A conductive casing (46) perpendicularly surrounds the antenna (10) elements while electrically connecting the ground plane (36) to the coupling element (20) such that the radiating strips (26) are generally disposed within a cavity (24).

Abstract: A base from which a monopole antenna has been detached is covered by a synthetic-resin cover with an antenna wire inserted into an antenna insertion portion, and electrical connection to inner wiring is ensured by a connecting lead. Subsequently, a two-sided adhesive tape attached to a joint surface formed on a peripheral edge 4 of the cover is adhered to a roof panel such that a substitute antenna is mounted on the roof panel. The substitute antenna can easily be substituted for an existing monopole antenna mounted as a genuine part of a vehicle by utilizing a mounting base of the monopole antenna.

Abstract: A system for use with vehicle-based wireless multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communications equipment has several directional sub-arrays mounted on different faces of the vehicle. It is contemplated in typical operation that each sub-array will experience different channel conditions that can be evaluated with the help of pilot tones or training sequences transmitted from a remote communications device. Based on channel rank, or other appropriate metric, the system selects the sub-array with the best predicted performance for communication with the remote device. The system achieves better MIMO performance while contributing less interference to other nearby co-channel users and allows full use of the limited number of MIMO antenna elements supported by conventional 4G wireless standards.

Abstract: A glass antenna for a vehicle, includes: a feed part; and an antenna conductor includes: a first element including a first terminating portion which extends in an upward or downward direction and constitutes a termination of extension of the first element in a first direction and a second terminating portion which constitutes a termination of extension of the first element in a second direction; a second element extending in a third direction which is at right angles to the upward or downward direction; the third element extending in a fourth direction which is an opposite direction to the third direction; the fourth element extending in the second direction; the fifth element extends in the second direction; and the connection element extending around an element end in the second direction of the fourth element to connect the feed part with the second terminating portion.

Abstract: An improved beam shaping means for an external and/or roof antenna has a parasitic beam shaping means configured at a distance below the upper or outer surface of the electrically non-conductive region of the vehicle structure. The parasitic beam shaping means is configured, provided or attached in the material of the electrically non-conductive region of the vehicle structure or at the underside or inside of the electrically non-conductive region of the vehicle structure. The parasitic beam shaping means is arranged and/or configured in such a way that it, viewed from above, protrudes laterally beyond, at least in certain portions. The antenna mounting region or portion and/or an optionally provided counterweight surface and/or is arranged laterally thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a miniature antenna for a motor vehicle. The antenna may, for example, be a printed board miniature radio antenna for AM/FM signal reception. The antenna may, for example, be placed in an internal mirror of a motor vehicle or on an exterior surface of the motor vehicle, such as the vehicle's roof. The antenna is shaped as a curve of conductive material in which the geometry of at least a part of said curve comprises a space-filling curve or a grid dimension curve.

Abstract: A vehicle pane exhibits a heating conductor field with at least one heating conductor and at least one antenna, wherein the at least one antenna is mounted on an area of the vehicle pane that is free with respect to the heating conductor field and wherein the heating conductor field has the basic shape of an essentially angular sector. The vehicle pane can also have bus bars for supplying power to at least one heating conductor, the bus bars being arranged on a common edge of the vehicle pane.

Abstract: A glass antenna for a vehicle has exceptional impedance matching characteristics and makes it possible to obtain good reception sensitivity even when the area of the vehicle window glass is small. The glass antenna includes an antenna element formed on the window glass and a feeder terminal and ground terminals connected to the antenna element. The antenna element comprises parallel rectilinear conductor elements extending from the respective terminals and connecting conductor elements for connecting these conductor elements. The feeder terminal is connected to a coaxial cable, and the ground terminals are respectively connected to the vehicle body via feeder lines.

Abstract: A glass antenna for a vehicle includes a first to fourth elements, a connection element and a first and second feeding portions. The first element is elongated from the first feeding portion in a first direction. The second element is elongated from the first element in a second direction. The third element includes: a first partial element which is elongated from the first element in a third direction; a second partial element which is elongated from the first partial element in a fourth direction; and a third partial element which is elongated from the second partial element. The fourth element is elongated from the second feeding portion in the second direction, and detours the second element in the second direction, on a side of the second direction to be elongated in the third direction. The connection element connects the fourth element to a defogger.

Abstract: A mounting device for an antenna device and its method for mounting, and removing the antenna utilizes a dock unit and a base unit. In addition to providing a mounting mechanism, the capture or mounting of the device incorporates a storage feature for the antenna cable to make it transportable. The apparatus provides a means for connecting an antenna to a housing, storing a cable in the housing, and capturing the housing to a docking mechanism while allowing for easy removal of the antenna, and cable storage feature.

Abstract: An antenna array for a body panel of a locomotive is described having a base support including at least a pair of elongated parallel structures forming a channel on the body panel of the locomotive cab. A plurality of removable plates are affixed to the elongated parallel structures for mounting an antenna on each of the removable plates, thereby allowing wiring from each antenna to extend from its respective removable plate through the channel formed by the base support. A junction box situated near the base support forms an enclosure about an aperture formed in the body panel of the locomotive. The junction box includes a plurality of interconnects for connecting wiring of each antenna to wiring of a device in the locomotive. In one embodiment, the junction box is integral to the base support. The integral junction box, base support arrangement may further include a lip formed about its periphery in which a cover mounted thereon.

Abstract: A mobile satellite communication trailer comprising a frame, an antenna assembly coupled to the frame comprising a feed boom, a reflector dish coupled to the feed boom, and at least one bumper coupled to the feed boom intermediate the feed boom and the reflector dish. A shock isolator is positioned intermediate the frame and the feed boom. The mobile satellite system further comprises at least three adjustable stabilizing legs providing rigid support for said antenna assembly when said antenna assembly is in a transmission position, said stabilizing legs being convertible between said transmission position and said transport position, wherein one of said at least three adjustable stabilizing legs is moveably connected to said trailer front portion and at least two of said at least three adjustable stabilizing legs are moveably connected to at least one of said satellite antenna assembly and said trailer frame proximate said satellite antenna assembly.

Abstract: In an antenna arrangement for a motor vehicle, a holding device for an add-on part is configured as an antenna by being insulated vis-à-vis a chassis or, if no insulation vis-à-vis the chassis is provided, is configured to accommodate an insulated antenna conductor.

Abstract: An antenna arrangement is described, and is made up of a VHF antenna conductor structure and a separate LMS antenna conductor structure, the connection of an impedance network for influencing the directivity for VHF reception occurs via the LMS antenna conductor structure that is coupled to the VHF antenna conductor structure at high frequency.

Abstract: A vehicle 16 includes a vehicle body 30. A satellite antenna 18 is mounted within the vehicle body 30. A satellite transmissive panel 40 is coupled to the vehicle body 30 adjacent to the antenna 18. The satellite antenna may be mounted within the passenger compartment 20 or within the trunk 90 of the vehicle 16.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to an antenna wire embedded in a windshield, and/or vehicle incorporating the same. In certain example embodiments, an antenna wire may be embedded in an interlayer (e.g., a PVB interlayer) that is surrounded by two substrates (e.g., glass substrates). The antenna wire includes a fixed end electrically connected to a component (e.g., a bus bar) and a free end mechanically held in the interlayer via an adhesive (e.g., an adhesive tape). Thus, it may be possible to reduce distortion of the antenna wire and/or cause the antenna wire to be disposed in a manner that more closely conforms to a predetermined pattern. In certain example embodiments, the adhesive may be located at a non-visible portion of the windshield. In certain other example embodiments, the adhesive may be located at a visible portion of the windshield, and it optionally may be substantially transparent and/or provided in an aesthetically pleasing fashion.

Abstract: An antenna for circular polarization having an electrical dipole radiator which is oriented essentially parallel to an electrically conductive base surface in a plane of symmetry SE oriented perpendicular to the electrically conductive base surface. The dipole is in connection with a slot radiator which is configured in an electrically conductive base surface, with its longitudinal expanse along the intersection line between the plane of symmetry SE and the electrically conductive base surface. The slot radiator connection location is formed by means of connection points situated at the longitudinal edges and lying opposite one another. The electrical dipole radiator and the slot radiator are tuned to one another in their resonance frequencies.

Abstract: An in-vehicle antenna device includes: a dielectric element having a front surface, first and second side surfaces and a rear surface and including a power supply point on both the first and second side surfaces, a first conductive surface on the first side surface, a second conductive surface on the second side surface, and a third conductive surface on the rear surface; and an antenna element including a base element coupled with the power supply point at one corner of the front surface and a branch element connected to the base element and having an end. A part of the branch element moves apart from one of the first and second conductive surfaces as it goes from the base element to the one end of the branch element. The front surface is attached to a windshield of a vehicle.

Abstract: A satellite tracking system for tracking a synchronous satellite includes a satellite antenna system movably supported on a roof of a vehicle via a roof frame to move between an operation position and a folded position. At the operation position, the satellite antenna system is rotated on the roof frame to adjust a horizontal orientation of a parabolic reflector of the satellite antenna system while the parabolic reflector is pivotally lift at a predetermined inclination angle to align with the satellite. At the folded position, the parabolic reflector is pivotally dropped down until the parabolic reflector faces downwardly to the roof of the vehicle to conceal a signal transmitting device of the satellite antenna system between the parabolic reflector and the roof of the vehicle. Therefore, the satellite antenna system provides a relatively low profile at the folded position when the vehicle travels.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a top mount mast antenna includes a secondary part to stabilize the antenna attachment screws extending through the antenna base into the fender panel of the automotive vehicle on which the antenna is mounted. The secondary part is preferably formed of nylon to serve as a retaining device for the attachment screws so that the screws do not loosen, which ultimately causes separation of the antenna from the fender panel and a corresponding deformation of the fender panel. The secondary nylon part allows a flexible installation that can be accomplished before painting of the fender panel. The secondary part fits into the opening in the fender panel to mount on the peripheral circumference of the opening and extend outwardly form the opening below the fender panel to be positioned for engagement with the attachment screws connecting the base member of the antenna to the fender panel.

Abstract: A system improving reception performance of a terrestrial digital broadcast loop antenna attached to the front windshield of a vehicle, provided with at least one loop antenna with directivity in a direction parallel to the vehicle length direction and at least two loop antennas with directivity in a direction away from a direction parallel to the vehicle length direction, wherein these loop antennas are all set near conductors that make up the vehicle. The loop antenna with directivity in a direction parallel to the length direction of the vehicle is, viewed from a vehicle interior, set near the top left-right vicinity of the front window, while the two loop antennas with directivity in a direction away from the direction parallel to the vehicle length direction are positioned adjacent to this loop antenna.

Abstract: An antenna for radiating an electromagnetic field includes a ground plane, a feeding probe, and a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on the ground plane and has a radiating surface. The feeding probe electrically is embedded in the dielectric layer, and the feeding probe excites the dielectric layer such that the electromagnetic field radiates from the radiating surface and achieves circular polarization radiation.

Abstract: Provided is a composite antenna adapted for reduction in size while ensuring sufficient electrical isolation between antenna elements. The composite antenna comprises ground plane, first feeding point connected to ground plane, first conductor connected to first feeding point and disposed linearly symmetrically with respect to axis, second conductor connected to first conductor and disposed linearly symmetrically with respect to axis, second feeding point disposed in a position along axis, third conductor connecting second feeding point and second conductor, and fourth conductor connecting second feeding point and second conductor and disposed in a linearly symmetrical manner to third conductor with respect to axis.

Abstract: The vehicle antenna device disclosed is constituted by space-filling curves. The vehicle antenna device includes an antenna element having space-filling curves that initial shape is constituted by two parallel lines and a slant line continuously connecting therebetween. Specifically, the antenna element has space-filling curves that initial shape has a start point at one end of the one parallel line and an end point at the other end of the other parallel line. More specifically, the antenna element has space-filling curves that initial shape is an N-shape or reversed N-shape.