Abstract: Devices and methods are provided to enhance magnetic field communication. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method for transmitting and receiving signals using an antenna element electrically connected to a driver and an amplifier. According to various embodiments of the method, a first signal is transmitted from the antenna element and a second signal that was induced in the antenna element is received. Transmitting the first signal includes driving the first signal through the antenna element using the driver, and monitoring the first signal through an input impedance of the amplifier. Receiving the second signal includes reducing the input impedance of the amplifier, and receiving the second signal at the amplifier through the reduced input impedance. Various embodiments shield the antenna element from electric and electromagnetic fields. Other aspects are provided herein.

Abstract: A method of operating a distributed loaded antenna system including a monopole antenna is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a radiation resistance unit coupled to a transmitter base, providing a current enhancing unit coupled to the radiation resistance unit via a conductive midsection; providing transmission signal energy to the radiation resistance unit, and distributing the transmission signal energy through the current enhancing unit.

Abstract: A flat-plate MIMO array antenna includes a substrate, a plurality of antenna elements disposed on the substrate, and at least one isolation element interposed between a plurality of antenna elements on the substrate and connected to a ground. Mutual interference between the antenna elements is prevented by the isolation element formed between the antenna elements, thereby preventing the distortion of the radiation pattern. Also, since the isolation element is grounded to the ground surface, the isolation element operates as a parasitic antenna, thereby increasing the output gain.

Abstract: An antenna assembly, and a portable terminal having the same. The antenna assembly according to an embodiment comprises: a circuit board having a ground plane at a predetermined region; first and second antenna conductors spaced from each other at one side of the ground plane; and a shielding wall disposed between the ground plane and the antenna conductors, for reducing a coupling between the first and second antenna conductors. Since a plurality of antennas are mounted at a small space inside the portable terminal with maintaining their functions, an isolation characteristic between the antennas is enhanced, and a mutual coupling between the antennas is minimized.

Abstract: A wireless radio transceiver which reduces interference between antennas positioned in substantially close proximity is disclosed. The exemplary radio transceiver comprises at least two radios, at least one antenna interfacing with each of the radios, at least one antenna spacer mounted to each of the antennas, and at least one shield, wherein each of the antenna spacers are mounted to one of the shields.

Abstract: A radio frequency arrangement includes a first semiconductor body having on a first side a radio frequency connection location for emitting therefrom or for supplying thereto a radio frequency signal, and a low frequency signal connection location for emitting therefrom or for supplying thereto a low frequency signal. The arrangement also includes a flexible antenna carrier having a first side and a second side with a metalized region formed as an antenna, wherein the metalized region has a radio frequency contact location on or in the first side of the antenna carrier, and wherein the first side of the antenna carrier and the first side of the first semiconductor body are arranged such that they face one another. In addition, the radio frequency contact location on or in the first side of the antenna carrier is coupled to the radio frequency connection location on the first side of the semiconductor body.

Abstract: Disclosed an antenna apparatus comprising: an antenna element including a receiving section to receive an electric wave and a GND pattern; a circuit substrate including an amplifier circuit to amplify an input signal from the antenna element, the amplifier circuit formed on the circuit substrate; a shield cover to shield the amplifier circuit on the circuit substrate from a disturbing wave, the shield cover covering the amplifier circuit; and a grounding member attached to the GND pattern of the antenna element to enclose the shield cover in a separated state from the shield cover.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna apparatus that includes: an antenna element including a receiving unit to receive a radio wave; a circuit board on which an amplifier circuit to amplify an input signal sent from the antenna element is formed; an input pin to connect the receiving unit with the amplifier circuit; and a shield cover to cover the amplifier circuit on the circuit board, the shield cover shielding the amplifier circuit from a disturbing wave, wherein the input pin penetrates through the circuit board and is connected to the amplifier circuit by soldering, so as to structure an input unit of the circuit, and an ascertainment aperture is provided in the shield cover, the ascertainment aperture positioned such that the input unit can be observed from outside of the shield cover.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna apparatus including an antenna element including a receiving unit to receive an electric wave, a circuit board on which an amplifier circuit to amplify an input signal inputted from the antenna element is formed, and to which an input unit for receiving the input signal from the antenna element and an output unit for an amplified signal are provided, and a shield cover which shields an interfering wave by covering the amplifier circuit on the circuit board and which is grounded, and a shielding wall to shield a crosstalk between the input unit and the output unit is formed between the input unit and the output unit of the circuit board inside the shield cover, and the shielding wall is grounded.

Abstract: A loop antenna device includes a loop antenna having a high noise resistance performance. In a loop antenna having a shield member covering a looped conductor portion formed in a loop shape from a conductive wire, a non-covered portion where the looped conductor portion is not covered is formed in correspondence with a portion of the conductive wire including a reference position for the symmetry of two terminals for connection between the antenna device and a reception circuit. This provides a balanced shield structure. Besides, a line for connecting one end of the conductive wire to the ground potential and a line for connecting the shield member to the ground potential are individually separate from each other, whereby reception of a voltage fall due to common impedance by the antenna is suppressed.

Abstract: A medical device and system is provided with a device housing and with a radio frequency detection device. The radio frequency detection device is functionally connected to an antenna for detecting a radio frequency identification element. The radio frequency detection device has a transmitter and an at least partly electrically conductive shield, which encloses at least the transmitter such that a field generated by the transmitter is effectively shielded towards the outside and the antenna is arranged within the housing and outside the shield.

Abstract: A circuit board has a first face and a second face opposite to the first face. A low noise amplifier is mounted on the second face. A pole-type antenna module is extending vertically along a central axis thereof A shield cover is attached to the second face of the circuit board so as to cover the low noise amplifier. The circuit board is formed with a through hole connecting the first face and the second face. The pole-type antenna module is inserted into the through hole so that a lower part thereof is accommodated in the shield cover and an upper part thereof is protruded from the first face of the circuit board.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna apparatus including: an antenna element including a receiving unit to receive an electric wave; a circuit substrate including a circuit surface on which a circuit amplifying an input from the antenna element is formed; a shield cover covering the circuit surface to shield the circuit substrate from a disturbing wave, the shield cover being grounded; a coaxial cable to supply driving power and GND potential to the circuit, and to output a signal from the circuit, the coaxial cable inserted into the shield cover, wherein the shield cover includes a base surface disposed in parallel with the circuit surface and a tongue flap extending to the coaxial cable, and the tongue flap includes a connecting piece formed by bending an end of the tongue flap at a side of the coaxial cable, the connecting piece being soldered to an outer conductor of the coaxial cable.

Abstract: Mounted on a back surface (21b) of a circuit board (21), a shield cover (24) has a substantially rectangular ceiling portion (241) with four corners which are chamfered, four side wall portions (242-245), and four corner portions (457). The shield cover (24) is mounted on the back surface (21b) of the circuit board by soldering at the four corner portions (247). There is no gap between the four side wall portions (242-245) and the four corner portions (247). The shield cover (24) is formed by bending working of a metal plate (40) and has extension portions (248) at both ends of the four corner portions (247) so as to interpose with the side wall portions (242-245).

Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device includes a housing and circuit board carried by the housing and having RF circuitry comprising at least one RF component and plurality of other components mounted on the circuit board. An RF metal shield is secured to the circuit board and surrounds and isolates the at least one RF component and plurality of other components within the RF metal shield. An RF absorber is positioned adjacent an area of the RF component that radiates energy to aid in reducing energy radiated from the RF component into the RF metal shield.

Abstract: A wireless communication terminal device has a circuit board with a plurality of electronic components arranged thereon and a conductive shielding case attached to the circuit board so that the shielding case covers the plurality of electronic components. At least one of the electronic components is an antenna. A surface shape of the shielding case is formed in a shape not overlapping the antenna. A non-conductive cover is provided at a position on the circuit board corresponding to an area not overlapping the antenna in the surface shape of the shielding case.

Abstract: Disclosed is a signal transceiving device (30) capable of being easily mounted on a substrate (10) and providing effective transceiving performance. At least one RF module (106) is disposed on the substrate. The signal transceiving device includes at least one antenna (32) for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic wave signals, a shielding apparatus (34) and a connecting member (36). The shielding apparatus includes a shield (346) for shielding electromagnetic interference signals generated by the at least one RF module, and a base (340) for supporting the shield. The connecting member (36) is connected to the at least one antenna and the base.

Abstract: An active antenna element to transmit and/or receive RF (Radio Frequency) signals is positioned in relation to a backplane that reflects RF signals. One or more passive antenna elements can be disposed on a similar side of the backplane as the active antenna element. Settings of the one or more passive antenna elements are adjusted to produce an input/output beam pattern that varies depending on whether the at least one passive antenna element is reflective or transmissive. Based on this technique, an RF input output beam pattern of an antenna assembly including the backplane, active antenna element and passive antenna elements can be controlled for better reception and transmission of RF signals.

Abstract: A second ground plane (18); has one end opposite to a connector (14), which end is connected to a first ground plane (17) by resistor connection element (41). Accordingly, it is possible to lower Q of resonance of the ground structure by the resistor connection element (41) and to prevent generation of an intense electromagnetic field attributed to an electromagnetic field of a data processing circuit. Especially when the resistor connection element (41) has a resistance value identical to a characteristic impedance of the ground structure, the ground structure is terminated in a matched way and it is possible to assure prevention of generation of an electromagnetic field attributed to resonance.

Abstract: An antenna system includes a dielectric structure formed on a substrate; an antenna, partially within the dielectric structure, and supported by the dielectric structure; a reflective surface formed on the substrate. A shield blocks radiation from a portion of the antenna and from at least some of the dielectric structure. The shield is supported by the dielectric structure.

Abstract: Radio-frequency transmission device comprising a transmission antenna (2) and a receiving antenna (4), characterised by comprising one or more passive resonant circuits (5) positioned between the transmission and receiving antennas (2, 4).

Abstract: A shielding device for an electronic component for use in a vehicle. The electronic component is positioned on the vehicle and generates an electromagnetic wave. A conductive panel is positioned between the electronic component and an antenna and substantially covers the electronic component. A ground wire is connected to the conductive panel and the vehicle so as to establish a ground connection for the electromagnetic wave.

Abstract: A circuit board has a first face and a second face opposite to the first face. An antenna element is mounted on the first face. A shield cover is attached to the second face. The shield cover includes a polygonal base portion, a first wall provided on a first side of the polygonal base portion, a second wall provided on a second side of the polygonal base portion, a third wall provided on a corner defined by the first side and the second side, and disposed between the first wall and the second wall, a first extending portion extended from the first wall so as to overlap with the third wall, and a second extending portion extended from the second wall so as to overlap with the third wall. The shield cover is soldered on the second face.

Abstract: A standard slow wave meander line having sections of alternating impedance relative to a conductor plate is provided with a top shield connected to the conductor plane for the purpose of lowering the resonant frequency of narrow band antennas and lowering the low frequency cutoff limit of wide band antennas due to a higher delay per unit length occasioned by the use of the top shield.

Abstract: A compact, vehicle-mounted antenna is disclosed. In one embodiment, a first and second antenna element are positioned on a conductive ground plane. The antenna elements can comprise platforms supported by a ground and a feed. The antenna elements can be tuned to various bands (e.g., cellular or PCS). At least one additional antenna element (e.g., a GPS receive antenna) can be positioned between the two antenna elements. One of the feeds of the antenna elements can be angled so that the antenna element has a desired height (e.g., a height matching the other antenna element). The antenna elements can be electrically connected to a transmission line via a single feed line.

Abstract: A wireless telecommunication device is disclosed. The wireless telecommunication device includes a printed circuit board, an antenna, an insulating layer, and an electrostatic discharge layer. The antenna is electrically coupled with the printed circuit board for transmitting a wireless signal received or sent by the printed circuit board. The insulating layer is disposed between the printed circuit board and the electrostatic discharge layer. At least a clean area exists in the electrostatic discharge layer and the clean area is configured corresponding to the source area of high frequency noises on the printed circuit board. The purpose of the clean area is to create a leaking channel for high frequency noises and decrease the interference toward the antenna from high frequency noises.

Abstract: An antenna device. The antenna device includes a printed circuit board, a conductive shield, a first connection portion and a second connection portion. The printed circuit board has a feed point and a ground plane insulated from the feed point. The conductive shield surrounds the printed circuit board. The first connection portion is substantially perpendicular to the printed circuit board, electrically connecting the feed point and the conductive shield. The second connection portion is substantially perpendicular to the printed circuit board, electrically connecting the ground plane and the conductive shield.

Abstract: A switched meander line structure is substituted for a lumped element antenna tuner for an order of magnitude increase in gain due to the use of the switched meander line architecture. The use of the meander line with relatively wide and thick folded legs markedly decreases I2R losses over wire inductors whose wire diameters at one-tenth of an inch contribute significantly to I2R losses. Additionally, placing solid state switches to short out various sections of a multi-leg meander line at high impedance nodes reduces I2R losses across the switching elements in the tuner.

Abstract: A distributed loaded antenna system including a monopole antenna is disclosed. The antenna system includes a radiation resistance unit coupled to a transmitter base, a current enhancing unit for enhancing current through the radiation resistance unit, and a conductive mid-section intermediate the radiation resistance unit and the current enhancing unit. The conductive mid-section has a length that provides that a sufficient average current is provided over the length of the antenna.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag tester/programmer and marker are described. A surface is in contact with a web of RFID tags. The surface has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the surface is grounded to ground tags of the web that are in contact with the first portion. A radio frequency (RF) source transmits a RF signal to interact with a tag adjacent to the second portion of the surface. The RF signal may be a signal for testing the tag and/or a signal for programming the tag.

Abstract: An item tracking system for tracking an item within a structure having at least one aperture through which the item is passed is provided. The item tracking system comprises a radio frequency tag attached to the item, a reader operably connected to a reader antenna, a processor operably connected to the reader, and a vertically suspended movable support for the reader antenna. The tag has item information stored therein and the reader is capable of reading the item information from the tag. The processor receives and stores the item information from the reader and the movable support is suspended from a location adjacent the top of the aperture. The support and reader antenna can move around the item to permit the item to pass through the aperture and the reader reads the item information from the tag when the item passes through the aperture using the reader antenna.

Abstract: This antenna unit is adapted to be connected to an electronic device for transmitting a received radio signal to the electronic device. The antenna unit comprises a noise canceller for canceling noise generated in the electronic device and transmitted to the antenna unit through a ground line. The noise canceller is a conductive stub piece one end of which is electrically connected to an electromagnetic shield of the antenna unit and the other end of which is a free end. The stub piece has a length of about ¼ of a wavelength of the radio signal.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding system for shielding a user's head from electromagnetic waves produced from an antenna of a cellular phone. The electromagnetic shielding system includes an expandable shield assembly that includes a base panel and an arm panel pivotally coupled together for providing an expanded area of coverage for a user's head. The base panel is removably mountable to the antenna of a cellular phone. An electromagnetic reflective member is mounted to the shield assembly for shielding a user from the electromagnetic waves. A coupling assembly is removably mountable to and extends between the shield assembly and the antenna of the cellular phone for positioning the expandable shield assembly between a stored position and a shielding position.

Abstract: An integrated antenna for mobile communications. A short-circuiting metal cylinder is provided in the antenna for arranging other functional modules such that the antenna and related circuits may have better integration. The provided antenna includes a ground with a via-hole; a radiating member arranged on the ground and having a feeding portion for receiving signals via electrical connection through the via-hole; and a short-circuiting member having a space, a first end of which is electrically connected to the ground substantially vertically, and the other end of which is electrically connected to the radiating member. The radiating member further includes a first sub-radiating member, a second sub-radiating member and a third sub-radiating member. The first sub-radiating member is substantially triangular, and the second sub-radiating portion is substantially parallel to the ground. The third sub-radiating member is substantially parallel to the first sub-radiating member.

Abstract: An antenna unit has a coaxial cable firmly connected and fixed to an antenna substrate by an easy soldering process and provides freedom in pattern formation and mounting of parts on the antenna substrate. The antenna unit includes an antenna substrate on which an antenna element and antenna circuit parts are mounted, and on which a power supply pattern or a ground pattern is formed. A shield case is attached to the antenna substrate so as to cover the mounted parts. A nearly C-shaped notch is formed on the main surface of the shield case opposed to the antenna substrate to form a tongue piece-shaped hold-solder part. A coaxial cable is connected to a connection part formed on the antenna substrate and led from a lead part formed on a side surface of the shield case.

Abstract: An antenna assembly according to the present invention includes an antenna, a protecting device and cables. A radio frequency module is set before the antenna assembly and supplies signal power to the antenna through cables. The protecting device is located between the antenna and the radio frequency module so as to avoid undesired direct current to flow into the radio frequency module. The antenna, protecting device and radio frequency module are connected by cables. Connecting with and protected by the protecting device, the RF module works reliably under the above-mentioned construction of the antenna assembly which can hardly affect the performance of the antenna.

Abstract: Device for transmission of electromagnetic radiation through a wall. In order to couple transmission-reception means (2, 4) located on each side of the wall (6), this device comprises two antennas (12, 14) placed on each side of this wall and connected to each other through this wall. Electromagnetic protection means (20) are arranged on all or some of the surfaces of the wall facing the antennas and are made of an electrically conducting material. This device is particularly applicable to a transmitter-receiver system for which one of the components is in a slightly conducting container.

Abstract: An antenna coupling apparatus, an external-antenna connecting apparatus, and an onboard external-antenna connecting apparatus which inhibits unnecessary power emissions, reduces transmission loss, and offers high durability and high ease of operation. has an electromagnetic coupling element consisting of a conductor that is not in contact with a first antenna with respect to DC components and a ground conductor element consisting of a conductor that is not in contact with the first antenna with respect to DC components and in contact with a ground conductor with respect to DC components and reflecting the power transmitted or received by the first antenna toward the electromagnetic coupling element.

Abstract: The aim of this invention is to propose a portable information carrier equipped with a transponder capable of being activated and deactivated during the use of said information carrier without having recourse to a specific device for actuation.

Abstract: Electromagnetic absorbing devices are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The ratio of the weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers to the weight of the base resin host is between about 0.20 and 0.40. The micron conductive powders are formed from non-metals, such as carbon, graphite, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from metals such as stainless steel, nickel, copper, silver, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from a combination of non-metal, plated, or in combination with, metal powders. The micron conductor fibers preferably are of nickel plated carbon fiber, stainless steel fiber, copper fiber, silver fiber, or the like.

Abstract: The invention presents an antenna element capable of attenuating electric far filed while suppressing attenuation of magnetic near field of electromagnetic field radiated from loop antenna as an application example of antenna element, and a loop antenna and a communication control apparatus of wireless communications medium using the same. The antenna element of the invention comprises a conductor, and a conductive electromagnetic shield disposed on its surface by way of an insulator. The conductive electromagnetic shield has a ground contact, a lead portion, and a plurality of branches, and it is composed so as to determine uniquely the route from an arbitrary point of branches to the ground contact by way of the lead portion.

Abstract: A system for wireless communications is provided. The system includes a hand-held wireless communications device, such as a cell phone. An antenna is connected to the cell phone. The antenna radiates radio waves over an area of less than 360 degrees of arc, such as in a cardioid or hemisphere. The antenna is oriented such that hemisphere is in the direction away from a head of a user of the cell phone.

Abstract: A small thin integrated antenna type non-contact IC card reader/writer includes a loop antenna for supplying electric power and sending data to a non-contact IC card by electromagnetic induction and for acquiring receiving data from the non-contact IC card by a change in the load; a control portion for controlling a resonance matching circuit, wireless sending pjortion and wireless receiving portion; and a control board on which the control portion is mounted. The control board is accommodated in a shielded case, wherein the components are arranged and assembled so that a centr al axis of the loop antenna in the thickness direction and a central axis of the shielded case in the thickness direction can be made to substantially coincide with each other.

Abstract: A portable radio terminal where the total length of a terminal body and an antenna is less than ½ wavelength. The terminal equipment includes a conductor connected to a printed circuit board in the terminal body so that an electrical equivalent length is ½ wavelength. The portable radio terminal equipment maintains a good radiation efficiency, while reducing the total size of a body and an antenna of the terminal equipment.

Abstract: A unit for shielding a transponder includes at least a chip and an antenna structure with application-specific spatial dimensions and which is secured to an electrically conductive surface. The unit includes a film having formed thereon or therein a highly permeable material at least in an area having the spatial dimensions of the antenna structure of the transponder. The highly permeable material is subdivided into elongate shielding elements and free spaces arranged between the respective shielding elements such that when the substrate has been attached to the transponder, the shielding elements will be oriented parallel to a magnetic field induced in the antenna structure of the transponder, so as to suppress eddy currents which are generated by the electrically conductive surface in the antenna structure, when the transponder is being introduced in a magnetic field of a respective reading device.

Abstract: A wireless RF data transmission system subscriber station has a fixed, overhead bracket secured, spindle. An open sided housing is rotatably mounted to the spindle. The housing has a finned heat sink and is interiorly coated with heat absorbing paint. Emissions shielding enclosures secured within the housing house an RF transceiver. An antenna array mounted to an enclosure is operatively connected to the transceiver through the enclosures for communicating RF data signals. An A/D-D/A board is mounted to an enclosure on an opposite side from the array. A radome is secured over a face of the array, sealed to the housing by a carbon impregnated gasket. An electric motor mounted within the housing and operatively engaging the spindle is controlled by antenna aiming logic for aiming the station and its array. An orifice sealed with a waterproof, breathable membrane allows moisture to escape the housing and prevents moisture infiltration.

Abstract: An apparatus of antenna with heat slug and its fabricating process are provided, in which the antenna with heat slug can be realized with a single sheet or double sheets of metal. Each single sheet of metal can be achieved by simply cutting and bending a metal plate. Thereby, it is a simple and low-cost fabricating process. In the known fabricating process of integrated circuit, the heat slug and the antenna can be combined in a module at the same step. Therefore, integrating the antenna with heat slug in a fabricating process needs not to develop a new process.

Abstract: A flexible multi-layered metallic tape for deflecting and blocking the RF radiation emitted by various antennas, particularly those used on cellular telephones, satellite telephones or military field radio-phones. Shaping of device around antenna causes multiple effects, including protecting the human user from harmful radiation, for military applications makes RF hard to DF and causes minor amplification of received signals by concentrating them on to antenna. The outer most part of the deflector shield should be made of a solid lead or gold tape that is six thousandths thick and ½? wide wherein a 1? length would weigh ¼ gram. The outer most part would have an insulating flexible adhesive for cladding it to the next inner part. The first inner part of the shield should be made of solid copper foil. Best results coming from a foil that is at least three thousandths thick.

Abstract: An antenna (10) having an emitter element which is positioned in front of a conductive reflector (13) and has a three-dimensional cast part. The cast part is implemented as conductive and has a closed peripheral structure (11) having alternating constrictions and bulges. The peripheral structure (11) spans an imaginary surface (14) which is intersected by at least two planes of symmetry (15.1, 15.3) of the cast part. At least two fastening elements (12.1, 12.2) are provided, which extend essentially perpendicular to the imaginary surface (14) and support the peripheral structure (11) at two points which lie on one of the planes of symmetry (15.1; 15.3). At the lower ends (16), the fastening elements (12.1, 12.2) are connected to the reflector (13), the fastening elements (12.1, 12.2) also being used for electrical excitation of the emitter element.

Abstract: An antenna in a wireless mobile communication device is often sensitive to its operating environment, such that variations in other device components typically affect performance of the antenna. A floating conductor pad comprising a patch of conductive material is configured to be positioned adjacent the antenna to couple to the antenna. The floating conductor pad thereby has a dominant effect on the antenna in the operating environment. This reduces the effects of variations in the other device components on the antenna. Effective selection of the dimensions and location of the floating conductor pad can also cancel noise generated by the other device components from de-sensitizing communications circuitry in a wireless mobile communication device.