With Plural Antennas Patents (Class 343/853)
  • Publication number: 20140333503
    Abstract: A reflectarray antenna for wireless telecommunication includes a ground plane; a dielectric substrate attached on the ground plane; and a first antenna patch formed on one side of the dielectric substrate. Further, the reflectarray antenna includes a second antenna patch formed adjacent to the first antenna patch with a separation area therebetween; and a phase adjustment member disposed in the separation area to adjust a phase of a scattered field of the antenna by the appliance of a DC voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Woo Jin BYUN, Yong Heui CHO, Min Soo KANG, Kwang Seon KIM, Bong-Su KIM
  • Publication number: 20140327587
    Abstract: A multi band antenna device which can simultaneously design a first frequency band antenna and a second frequency band antenna within one wireless communication device is provided. The multi band antenna device includes a first band antenna unit that communicates a first frequency band signal, a first band driving circuit unit that is connected to the first band antenna unit and that is configured to perform signal processing of a corresponding first frequency band signal communicated in the first band antenna unit, a second band driving circuit unit that is connected to the first band antenna unit, and that is configured to perform signal processing of a second frequency band signal which has a frequency that is lower than a frequency of the first frequency band signal, and a first inductor unit that is connected between one end of the first band antenna unit and the second band driving circuit unit, and that is configured to serve as an inductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Youn-Su WON
  • Publication number: 20140320372
    Abstract: A dual wireless communications device includes a first antenna, a second antenna, a first wireless communication module, a second wireless communication module, an isolation module, and a processor. The first wireless communication module is connected to the first antenna and generates first radiation signals. The second wireless communication module is connected to the second antenna and generates second radiation signals. The isolation module isolates the first antenna from the second antenna. The processor is connected to the first wireless communication module, the second wireless communication module, and an adjustable attenuation unit. The processor calculates an isolation value between the first antenna and the second antenna, compares the isolation value to a predetermined threshold, and adjusts attenuation of the adjustable attenuation unit according to the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: JEN-CHIEH WU
  • Publication number: 20140320371
    Abstract: An antenna device includes an input/output portion for a high frequency signal to be input or output, a distributing portion for distributing the high frequency signal input to the input/output portion into a plurality of high frequency signals, a phase shifting portion for imparting the plurality of high frequency signals with a predetermined amount of phase shift, and a feeding portion for feeding a plurality of antenna elements with the plurality of high frequency signals imparted with the predetermined amount of phase shift to cause the plurality of antenna elements to radiate the plurality of high frequency signals. The feeding portion is configured as a triplate line with a center conductor placed between one pair of parallel plate shaped outer conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Hitachi Metals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Naoki ISO, Nobuaki Kitano, Tomoyuki Ogawa, Yoshiaki Ishigami
  • Patent number: 8872719
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for phased array antenna communications. A phased array antenna tile includes a plurality of antenna elements. A beamformer module is integrated into the phased array antenna tile. The beamformer module is electrically coupled to each antenna element to process directional signals for the plurality of antenna elements. A plurality of cascadable connection points are disposed along a perimeter of the phased array antenna tile for connecting the phased array antenna tile to one or more additional phased array antenna tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Linear Signal, Inc.
    Inventor: Karl F. Warnick
  • Patent number: 8866692
    Abstract: Antennas for electronic devices are provided. First and second antennas may be mounted within an electronic device. Free-space coupling between the first and second antennas may give rise to interference. The first and second antennas may be coupled to a global ground. The global ground may be formed using a conductive member in the electronic device such as a conductive frame member. Signals that pass between the antennas through the global ground may serve as canceling signals that reduce the magnitude of free-space interference signals and thereby improve antenna isolation. The antennas may be coupled to the global ground using electrical paths or through near-field electromagnetic coupling. Coupling efficiency to the global ground may be enhanced by configuring the conductive traces of one or both of the antennas to form a resonant circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Enrique Ayala Vazquez, Bing Chiang, Hao Xu
  • Patent number: 8866687
    Abstract: A modular feed network is provided with a segment base provided with a feed aperture, a corner cavity at each corner and a tap cavity at a mid-section of each of two opposite sides. A segment top is provided with a plurality of output ports. The segment top is dimensioned to seat upon the segment base to form a segment pair. the segment base provided with a plurality of waveguides between cavities of the segment base. The modular feed network is configurable via a range of feed, bypass and/or power divider taps seated in the apertures and/or cavities to form a waveguide network of varied numbers of output ports by routing across one or more of the segment tops. For example, the modular feed network may comprise 1, 4 or 16 of the segment bases retained side to side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Claudio Biancotto, Christopher D Hills, Alexander Thomson
  • Patent number: 8866682
    Abstract: A coldplate assembly for a phased array antenna has a first coldplate having one or more internal coolant channels and one or more interlocking members disposed at side edges thereof; and a second coldplate having one or more internal coolant channels and one or more interlocking members disposed at side edges thereof. The one or more interlocking members of the first coldplate interlock with the one or more interlocking members of the second coldplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: George J. Baskinger, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8860628
    Abstract: Transmission/reception device for signals having a wavelength of the microwaves, millimeter or terahertz type, comprising an antenna array. The antenna array comprises a first group of first omni-directional antennas and a second group of second directional antennas disposed around the first group of antennas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignees: STMicroelectronics SA, STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS
    Inventors: Andreia Cathelin, Mathieu Egot, Romain Pilard, Daniel Gloria
  • Patent number: 8860629
    Abstract: A horizontally polarized antenna array allows for the efficient distribution of RF energy into a communications environment through selectable antenna elements and redirectors that create a particular radiation pattern such as a substantially omnidirectional radiation pattern. In conjunction with a vertically polarized array, a particular high-gain wireless environment may be created such that one environment does not interfere with other nearby wireless environments and avoids interference created by those other environments. Lower gain patterns may also be created by using particular configurations of a horizontal and/or vertical antenna array. In a preferred embodiment, the antenna systems disclosed herein are utilized in a multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) wireless environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Ruckus Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Shtrom, William S. Kish, Bernard Baron
  • Publication number: 20140302807
    Abstract: An antenna array includes a plurality of radiating elements disposed on a layer that is situated above an egg crate structure that is formed of interconnected dielectric panels. In some embodiments, balun circuitry is disposed on at least some of the dielectric panels of the egg crate structure for use in feeding corresponding radiating elements of the array in a balanced manner. Ground plane blocks may also be coupled to some or all of the dielectric panels to provide circuit shielding and/or to form a ground plane for the array antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Jar J. Lee, Stan W. Livingston
  • Publication number: 20140287794
    Abstract: An electronic device may include radio-frequency transceiver circuitry and antenna structures. The radio-frequency transceiver circuitry may transmit signals for the antenna structures that pass through electrical components such as switches. Harmonics of the transmitted signals may be generated as the signals pass through the electrical components. To reduce interference that might otherwise adversely affect sensitive receiver circuitry in the electronic device, adjustable filter circuitry may be interposed between the electrical components and the antenna structures. Control signals may adjust the adjustable circuitry in real time during operation of an electronic device to ensure that transmitted signals can pass through the adjustable filter circuitry while blocking the harmonic signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc
    Inventors: Fraidun Akhi, Ge Liu
  • Patent number: 8842054
    Abstract: A grid array antenna configured to operate with millimeter wavelength signals, the grid array antenna comprising a plurality of mesh elements and at least one radiation element; each mesh element comprising at least one long side and at least one short side operatively connected to the at least one long side; at least one of: the at least one radiating element, the at least one short side, and the at least one long side having compensation for improved antenna output for improved antenna radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Nanyang Technological University
    Inventors: Yue Ping Zhang, Mei Sun
  • Patent number: 8830125
    Abstract: Highly efficient, low cost, easily manufactured SAR antenna arrays with lightweight low profiles, large instantaneous bandwidths and low SLL are disclosed. The array topology provides all necessary circuitry within the available antenna aperture space and between the layers of material that comprise the aperture. Bandwidths of 15.2 GHz to 18.2 GHz, with 30 dB SLLs azimuthally and elevationally, and radiation efficiencies above 40% may be achieved. Operation over much larger bandwidths is possible as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventor: Bernd H. Strassner, II
  • Publication number: 20140242930
    Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes an antenna system with at least two linear antenna arrays, each having a plurality of antenna elements. Each array is designed to transmit and receive signals from different respective spectrum bands. The first antenna array and second antenna array are arranged to form one longer, combined linear array of antenna elements. In addition, at least one antenna element is shared between the first and second antenna arrays. In one example, the first antenna array is connected to a first RF distribution and phase-shifting network to distribute RF power and impart a phase profile across the first antenna array and the second antenna array is connected to a second RF distribution and phase-shifting network to distribute RF power and impart a phase profile across the second antenna array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Quintel Technology Limited
    Inventors: David Edwin Barker, Lance Darren Bamford, Peter Chun Teck Song, David Sam Piazza
  • Patent number: 8811911
    Abstract: A radio-frequency (RF) processing device, for a wireless communication device, is disclosed. The RF processing device comprises an antenna, an RF-signal processing module, a controller, for generating a control signal according to a band switching signal, and a matching adjustment module for adjusting an impedance between the antenna and the RF-signal processing module according to the control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Chin Su, Chung-Chi Lai, Chien-Ting Ho, Wan-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 8803756
    Abstract: A multimode antenna structure is described for a communications device. The communications device includes circuitry for processing signals communicated to and from the antenna structure. The antenna structure is configured for optimal operation in a given frequency range. The antenna structure includes a plurality of antenna ports operatively coupled to the circuitry, and a plurality of antenna elements, each operatively coupled to a different one of the antenna ports. Each of the plurality of antenna elements is configured to have an electrical length selected to provide optimal operation within the given frequency range. By way of one or more connecting elements, electrical currents on one antenna element flow to a connected neighboring antenna element and generally bypass the antenna port coupled to the neighboring antenna element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Skycross, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank Caimi, Mark W. Kishler
  • Patent number: 8792843
    Abstract: A method and system of optimizing transmit beam forming in a multiple radio wireless system is provided. A stimulus signal can be provided to an analog receive input of a device under test (DUT), wherein the DUT includes multiple radios. A receive phase and amplitude can be measured at baseband using the stimulus signal for each radio. At this point, a receive weight and its conjugate can be determined using the receive phases and amplitudes. A calibration vector and its conjugate can also be determined, wherein a product of the receive weight conjugate and the calibration vector conjugate generate a transmit weight. This transmit weight can be applied to transmit signals during the transmit beam forming using the multiple radios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Donald Breslin, Jeffrey M. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20140203989
    Abstract: Provided is a high frequency (HF)/ultra high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) multiband tag antenna that may form a circular HF tag pattern on one surface of a single printed circuit board (PCB) and may form a UHF tag pattern having a diameter greater than a diameter of the HF tag pattern on another surface of the single PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Seung Hwan JEONG, Won Kyu CHOI, Chan Won PARK, Jong Suk CHAE, Cheol Sig PYO
  • Patent number: 8786499
    Abstract: An antenna system internal to the device especially intended for small-sized mobile stations, the system having separate operating bands. The system is implemented as decentralized in a way that the device (300) has a plurality of separate antennas (310-360). Each antenna is based on (a) radiating element(s) on the surface of a dielectric substrate. The substrate can be, for example, a piece of ceramics or a part of the outer casing of the device. The antennas are located at suitable places in the device. The operating band of an individual antenna covers the frequency range used by one radio system, the frequency ranges close to each other and is used by two different radio systems or only the transmitting or receiving band of the frequency range used by a radio system. If the device has a shared transmitter and a shared receiver for the radio systems using frequency ranges close to each other, there can anyway be a separate antenna for each system or the antenna can also be shared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Pulse Finland Oy
    Inventors: Pertti Nissinen, Antti Leskelä, Jari Perunka, Zlatoljub Milosavljevic, Petteri Annamaa, Kimmo Koskiniemi
  • Patent number: 8786515
    Abstract: A phased array antenna includes a semiconductor wafer, with radio frequency (RF) circuitry fabricated on top side of the semiconductor wafer. There is an array of antenna elements above the top side of the semiconductor wafer, and a coaxial coupling arrangement coupling the RF circuitry and the array of antenna elements. The coaxial coupling arrangement may include a plurality of coaxial connections, each having an outer conductor, an inner conductor, and a dielectric material therebetween. The dielectric material may be air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Louis R. Paradiso, Sean Ortiz, Donald Franklin Hege, James J. Rawnick, Lora A. Theiss, Jerry B. Schappacher
  • Patent number: 8773318
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system of multi-beam antennas comprising a network of N radiating elements, N being an even whole number, the elements of the network being connected two by two via transmission lines. The system comprises in addition M radiating sources, M being a whole number greater than or equal to 1, the radiating source(s) each being positioned at a distance Li from the center of the network such that the distance Li is strictly less than the distance of fields called far fields and i varies from 1 to M. This system can be used notably in MIMO devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Jean-François Pintos, Ali Louzir, Dominique Lo Hine Tong
  • Patent number: 8773324
    Abstract: An apparatus including: a first antenna operable in a first resonant frequency band; a second antenna operable in a second resonant frequency band; a first filter coupled to the second antenna; and a first phase shifter configured to provide the combination of at least the first filter and the second antenna with an impedance at the first resonant frequency band which substantially suppresses coupling between the first antenna and the second antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Sinasi Ozden, Richard Breiter
  • Patent number: 8766606
    Abstract: A controlled power supply comprising: a) an array of low voltage current sources; b) a plurality of switch power supplies coupled to each of the storage capacitors and respective ones of the pulse loads being coupled to each of the switch power supplies; c) each of the storage capacitors being configured for storing energy during an inactive portion of a load switching cycle of the respective switch power supply to which the corresponding storage capacitor is coupled when the pulse loads are inactive; d) a respective output capacitor in association with each of the switch power supplies for feeding voltage to the respective pulse loads during an active portion of the load switching cycle; and e) the respective storage capacitor being configured for supplying the stored energy via the respective to the respective switch power supply to which the storage capacitor is coupled to each of the pulse loads coupled to switch power supply during an active portion of the load switching cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Elta Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Enrique Batikoff, Robert Zelig
  • Patent number: 8766864
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a smart antenna utilizing leaky wave antennas (LWAs) are disclosed and may include a programmable polarization antenna including one or more pairs of LWAs configured along different axes. One or more pairs of leaky wave antennas may be configured to adjust polarization and/or polarity of one or more RF signals communicated by the programmable polarization antenna. RF signals may be communicated via the configured programmable polarization antenna utilizing the configured one or more pairs of the leaky wave antennas. A resonant frequency of the LWAs may be configured utilizing micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) deflection. The polarization and/or polarity may be configured utilizing switched phase modules. The LWAs may include microstrip or coplanar waveguides, wherein a cavity height of the LWAs is dependent on spacing between conductive lines in the waveguides. The LWAs may be integrated in one or more integrated circuits, packages, and/or printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Ahmadreza Rofougaran, Maryam Rofougaran
  • Patent number: 8754824
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a triple-band antenna array for cellular base stations operating at a first frequency band and at a second frequency band within a first frequency range, and also at a third frequency band within a second frequency range. Said triple-band antenna array comprises a first set of radiating elements operating at the first frequency band, a second set of radiating elements operating at the second frequency band, a third set of radiating elements operating at both the third and the first frequency bands, and a fourth set of radiating elements operating at both the third and the second frequency bands. The radiating elements are arranged in such a way that at least some of the radiating elements of the first set are interlaced with at least some of the radiating elements of the third set, and at least some of the radiating elements of the second set are interlaced with at least some of the radiating elements of said fourth set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Carles Puente, Carmen Borja, Anthony Teillet, Dillion Kirchhoffer, Jaume Anguera
  • Patent number: 8749443
    Abstract: A first conduction part (12) coated with a conductive paint is formed on a back housing (1CAR) to be attached to one housing of a portable telephone unit at a position near a hinge mechanism (9) which connects the one housing to the other housing of the portable telephone unit. A GPS antenna is disposed on the hinge mechanism (9) side inside the other housing. The first conduction part (12) is in contact with a conductive connection terminal (21). A condenser element (22C) and a coil element (22L) are connected in parallel between the connection terminal (21) and a reference potential line (10G) of a first circuit board (10) disposed inside the aforementioned one housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventor: Takanori Hashizume
  • Patent number: 8743015
    Abstract: A device occupying a volumetric space definable within the bounds of a substantially spherical volume for realizing isotropic radiation may include a support for supporting a plurality of multi-polarization capable antenna elements. The plurality of antenna elements may include a first antenna element oriented in a first direction, a second antenna element oriented in a second direction, and a third antenna element oriented in a third direction. The support may support the first antenna element, the second antenna element, and the third antenna element in an arrangement such that the second direction is at least substantially different than the first direction, and the third direction is at least substantially different than the first direction and the second direction. The plurality of antenna elements generally occupies a volumetric space definable within the bounds of a substantially spherical volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. West, Jonathan P. Doane, Wajih A. ElSallal, Lee M. Paulsen, Michael J. Buckley
  • Publication number: 20140145897
    Abstract: An antenna circuit includes a first antenna tuned to a first fundamental frequency and a second antenna tuned to a second fundamental frequency different from the first fundamental frequency. A first filter has a first terminal connected to the first antenna and attenuates the frequency components outside of a band defined by the first fundamental frequency or its harmonics. A second filter has a first terminal coupled to the second antenna and attenuates the frequency components outside of a band defined by the second fundamental frequency or its harmonics. A passive recombination element couples the second terminals of the two filters to a common terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicants: STMICROELECTRONICS (CROLLES 2) SAS, STMICROELECTRONICS SA
    Inventors: Florence SONNERAT, Romain PILARD, Frédéric GIANESELLO, Cédric DURAND
  • Patent number: 8736497
    Abstract: The present invention refers to an antennaless wireless handheld or portable device comprising a communication module including a radiating system capable of transmitting and receiving electromagnetic wave signals in a first frequency region and in a second frequency region, wherein the highest frequency of the first frequency region is lower than the lowest frequency of the second frequency region. The radiating system comprising a radiating structure and at least one internal port, wherein the input impedance of the radiating structure at the/each internal port when disconnected from the radiofrequency system has an imaginary part not equal to zero for any frequency of the first frequency region; and wherein said radiofrequency system modifies the impedance of the radiating structure, providing impedance matching to the radiating system in the at least two frequency regions of operation of the radiating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Fractus, S.A.
    Inventors: Jaume Anguera, Aurora Andujar, Carles Puente, Josep Mumbru
  • Publication number: 20140141731
    Abstract: A method and system provides a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna arrangement in a wireless communication device. A first antenna element and a second antenna element co-located within a same antenna volume are respectively coupled to first and second antenna feeds proximate to a base perimeter segment of a device chassis. The first antenna feed is at a pre-calculated distance from the second antenna feed. The second antenna element, a first MIMO antenna, is coupled to an antenna ground positioned proximate to the first antenna feed and at a pre-determined distance from the second antenna feed. A third antenna element operating as a second MIMO antenna is placed proximate to a top perimeter segment of the device chassis. The antenna arrangement achieves (a) low correlation between the MIMO antennas and (b) an acceptable or pre-determined level of antenna isolation between the first antenna element and the second antenna element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC
    Inventors: Mohammed R. Abudul-Gaffoor, Md Faisal Abedin, Minh H. Duong
  • Patent number: 8730123
    Abstract: A wireless communication module is arranged such that a radio frequency circuit board stands vertically on a first earth plate. The radio frequency circuit board includes first and second radio frequency transmission and reception circuits at both end portions, respectively. The radio frequency circuit board includes a second earth plate serving as a grounding electric potential of the radio frequency transmission and reception circuits. Feed lines from the radio frequency transmission and reception circuits are connected to the first earth plate, respectively. Ground lines of the feed from the radio frequency transmission and reception circuits, respectively, are connected to the second earth plate. Thus, vertical exciting currents flow at both end portions of the second earth plane, enabling transmission and reception of vertical polarization waves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignees: Denso Corporation, Nippon Soken, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuji Sugimoto, Tadao Suzuki, Ryohei Kataoka, Miyuki Mizoguchi
  • Patent number: 8731616
    Abstract: The present disclosure teaches an active antenna array for a mobile communications network. The active antenna array comprises a plurality of antenna elements, at least one first splitter, at least one amplifier and at least one first coupler. The first splitter forwards at least one of at least one individual first protocol receive signal and at least one individual second protocol receive signal in a receive direction from an individual one of the plurality of antenna elements. The at least one amplifier amplifies at least one of the individual first protocol receive signal and the individual second protocol receive signal. The at least one first coupler is located in the receive direction downstream of the at least one amplifier and is adapted to forward the at least one individual second protocol receive signal to a second protocol receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Kathrein -Werke KG
    Inventors: Peter Kenington, Martin Weckerle, Dirk Neumann
  • Patent number: 8723753
    Abstract: An antenna device includes a first antenna element that resonates with a first resonant frequency, a second antenna element that resonates with a second resonant frequency, a first frequency stabilizing circuit connected to a feeding end of the first antenna element, and a second frequency stabilizing circuit connected to a feeding end of the second antenna element. The first antenna element and the second antenna element can be arranged along two sides of a case of a communication terminal apparatus, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Noboru Kato, Satoshi Ishino, Kenichi Ishizuka, Noriyuki Ueki
  • Patent number: 8723739
    Abstract: A multi-frequency antenna includes a substrate, an antenna portion and a radiator. The antenna portion has a low-frequency radiation antenna and a high-frequency radiation antenna. By selectively coupling the low-frequency radiation antenna, the high-frequency radiation antenna and the radiator, the multi-frequency antenna can work in multiple frequency bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Perfect Wireless (Taiwan) Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ta-Cheng Liu, Chung-Ta Wu
  • Patent number: 8717247
    Abstract: A front-end circuit includes a signal path and a first antenna port. A first antenna switch is electrically connected to the first antenna port. A second antenna port is electrically connectable or connected to the signal path. An antenna termination circuit is electrically connected to the first antenna switch. The antenna termination includes an impedance element. The first antenna switch electrically connects the first antenna port to the antenna termination circuit when the signal path is electrically connected to the second antenna port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Pasi Tikka, Jarmo Valtonen
  • Publication number: 20140118214
    Abstract: In an antenna device, power is fed from a first port to a first radiation element, and power is fed from a second port to a second radiation element. A decoupling circuit connects the first radiation element and the second radiation element, and includes a bridge element connecting a first point between the first port and the first radiation element and a second point between the second port and the second radiation element to each other. A first reactance element is provided in series with the first radiation element between the first point and the first radiation element, and a second reactance element is provided in series with the second radiation element between the second point and the second radiation element. At least one of the first reactance element and the second reactance element is configured so as to be capable of changing the value of reactance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroya TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20140118215
    Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a pair of antennas and an interconnecting portion. Each antenna includes a ground portion, a feed-in portion spaced apart from the ground portion and having a feed-in end that is configured to be fed with a RF signal, a short-circuit portion electrically connected to the ground portion and the feed-in portion, and a radiating portion electrically connected to the feed-in portion and spaced apart from the ground portion. The interconnecting portion is electrically connected between the short-circuit portions and between the ground portions of the pair of antennas, and is formed with a U-shaped main groove that has a pair of opposite ends adjacent to the pair of antennas, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Wistron NeWeb Corp.
    Inventor: Mao-Kai Hsu
  • Patent number: 8704726
    Abstract: Two types of array antennas having different down tilt angles are used separately between the outside and inside of the cell in consideration of the transmission mode. A base station apparatus is a base station apparatus that performs wireless communications with a mobile station apparatus, and has a first array antenna 201 having a down tilt angle of ?1 to perform MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), and a second array antenna 202 having a down tilt angle of ?2 smaller than that of the first array antenna 201 to perform beam forming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Toshizo Nogami
  • Patent number: 8704730
    Abstract: A wireless device incorporating an antenna made of Composite Right Left Hand (CRLH) structures, having a connection element coupling a portion of the antenna to a ground electrode. In some embodiments a wireless device has one or more mechanical connection units made of electrically conductive materials to provide both mechanical engagement and electrical conduction for the antenna devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Services GmbH
    Inventors: Norberto Lopez, Ajay Gummalla
  • Patent number: 8704727
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multibeam antenna for emitting/receiving a radiofrequency signal in a plurality of directions in at least one frequency band, the antenna including: a floorplan (P); a dielectric substrate (11) having a permittivity (?1), the substrate (11) being arranged on the floorplan (P); and a plurality of assemblies (Ei) of antenna elements arranged on the substrate (11), each assembly (Ei) corresponding to a direction of the antenna. The antenna according to the invention is characterized in that said antenna also includes a dielectric superstate (12), having a higher permittivity (?2) than the permittivity (?1) of the substrate (11), arranged on the assemblies (Ei) of antenna elements, and in that the assemblies (Ei) are interleaved one under the other so as to form a column, the assemblies (Ei) corresponding to a single antenna direction being separated by a number of assemblies equal to the number of antenna directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Bouygues Telecom
    Inventors: Eduardo Motta Cruz, Xavier Sammut, Maxime Tiague Leuyou, Vincent Rabussier
  • Publication number: 20140104130
    Abstract: Systems and methods for an injection molded phase shifter are provided. In at least one embodiment, a method for fabricating a phase shifter comprises fabricating a ferrite element with first and second ends, wherein electromagnetic energy propagating through the ferrite element propagates between the first the second end; placing the ferrite element within a waveguide mold; and injecting a liquefied dielectric into the mold, wherein the liquefied dielectric hardens to form first and second solid dielectric layers that abut against out-of-plane surfaces of the ferrite element. The method further comprises exposing in-plane surfaces of the ferrite element, wherein the in-plane surfaces extend longitudinally between the first and the second end and are orthogonal to the out-of-plane surfaces that extend longitudinally between the first and the second end; masking surfaces through which electromagnetic energy is emitted into and transmitted from the phase shifter; and plating the exposed surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Alexander
  • Patent number: 8698689
    Abstract: A multi-beam antenna suppressing an increase in loss of a Rotman lens to achieve enhanced gain. ?<?, where: ? is a spatial beam-forming angle of an array antenna viewed from the a front of the antenna; and ? is an angle between a center line of a Rotman lens, and a line segment connecting one of the input ports and an intersecting point S2 of the center line with a curve segment having a plurality of output ports A shape of the Rotman lens such that: ?=(?/?)(Ln/F)<1, and G is less than when ?=?, where: F is a distance between one input port and S2; 2 Ln is an aperture length of the array antenna; and G is a size of the Rotman lens, defined as a distance between S2 and an intersecting point of the center line with a curve segment having input ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Hitachi Chemical, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahiko Oota, Taketo Nomura
  • Patent number: 8681069
    Abstract: The present invention provides a substrate type antenna having resonant frequencies different in a simple configuration. At least one loop-like another joint pattern one spot of which is divided is formed at a position opposite to a second joint pattern having common feeding points. Antennas are respectively connected to both end terminals of both of a first joint pattern and another joint pattern referred to above at their divided positions. The antennas connected to the first joint pattern and the antennas connected to another joint pattern referred to above are respectively made different in resonant frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignees: NISSEI Limited, Faverights, Inc.
    Inventors: Tutomu Kaneko, Takahisa Karakama
  • Patent number: 8681070
    Abstract: Antennas that include an inner set of four helical antenna elements and a co-axially arranged outer set of four helical antenna elements. The helical winding directions of the two sets of elements may have the same handedness or opposite handedness. Certain embodiments provide for switch handedness of circularly polarized radiation of the antennas and certain embodiments provide for shifting the directivity of the antenna pattern in polar angle. Systems in which the antennas are used and methods of use are also taught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Maxtena
    Inventors: Carlo DiNallo, Stanislav Licul, Nathan Cummings
  • Patent number: 8674888
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a plurality of circuits including a plurality of millimeter wave interfaces for communicating data between the plurality of circuits via millimeter wave RF signaling. A power supply line supplies at least one power supply signal to the plurality of circuits. The power supply line includes a plurality of antenna elements to facilitate the communicating of first data between the plurality of circuits via the millimeter wave RF signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventor: Ahmadreza (Reza) Rofougaran
  • Patent number: 8674881
    Abstract: In an antenna apparatus, two pattern antennas are arranged side by side in an area close to a ground conductor layer on a surface of a dielectric substrate, in such a manner as to be formed substantially line-symmetrical with each other. Each of the pattern antennas includes a radiation element having a feed coupler, a mutual coupler, and a feed element fed by a high frequency circuit unit. An open end of the radiation element is located near the ground conductor layer. The feed element and the feed coupler are capacitively coupled with each other, whereby the radiation element is excited. At the excitation, the mutual couplers that extend substantially in parallel with and close to each other are capacitively coupled with each other, and hence, polarization planes of the electric fields radiated from the radiation elements can be made orthogonal to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: ALPS Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomotaka Suzuki
  • Patent number: 8669916
    Abstract: A vertically interleaved in-building distributed antenna system is described. The in-building distributed antenna system includes a multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) radio. The MIMO radio includes a first branch connector and a second branch connector. The in-building distributed antenna system further includes a first branch transport medium coupled to the first branch connector and a second branch transport medium coupled to the second branch connector. The in-building distributed antenna system further includes a plurality of antennas. The plurality of antennas includes one or more first branch antennas coupled to the first branch transport medium and one or more second branch antennas coupled to the second branch transport medium. The first branch antennas are vertically interleaved with the second branch antennas in the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Rogers Communications Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip Man Wai Chan, Marc-Eric Thomas Draper, Peng Chen, Phing Chu Chang
  • Patent number: 8669911
    Abstract: An antenna transmission line for feeding multiple items includes a first conductor member, a second conductor member, and a dielectric material positioned between the first and second conductor members, which prevents water from accumulating between the first and second conductive members. Means are provided to connect multiple elements to the transmission line at connection terminals. An insulator may be provided adjacent to each of the connection terminals, the insulator being generally non-conductive. A plurality of holes provided in the insulator on either side of the conductor members allows the elements to be weaved therethrough to provide a more stable connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: PDS Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Sergi, Charles T. Rauch
  • Publication number: 20140062812
    Abstract: An interconnection medium for connecting circuitry, including a ground plane; a first balanced antenna located in a first plane, the first plane being parallel to the ground plane; a second balanced antenna located in a second plane, the second plane being parallel to the first plane; wherein the first balanced antenna and the second balanced antenna are configured such that the magnetic field radiated by the first balanced antenna is orthogonal to the magnetic field radiated by the second balanced antenna, and the electrical field radiated by the first balanced antenna is orthogonal to the electric field radiated by the second balanced antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Cambridge Silicon Radio Limited
    Inventors: Leslie David Smith, Johan Lucas Gertenbach