公开(公告)号：US11695207B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-04

申请号：US17045849

申请日：2019-04-08

Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yuichi Kashino ,  Hiroyuki Uno ,  Tomoaki Nishikido

IPC: H01Q3/36 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H01Q19/17 ,  H01Q3/30 ,  H01Q1/32

CPC classification number: H01Q3/36 ,  H01Q1/3225 ,  H01Q3/2658 ,  H01Q3/30 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H01Q19/17

Abstract: Provided is an antenna device with a simple configuration and in which it is possible to control the directivity in various directions. An antenna device according to the present invention is provided with: an array antenna that includes at least one antenna element disposed on a first surface of a substrate and that forms beams in respective directions having a plurality of angles including a first angle relative to the first surface of the substrate; and a side wall that is provided on at least a partial periphery of the at least one antenna element and that refracts, in a direction along the substrate, a first beam in the direction having the first angle.

公开(公告)号：US20190027814A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US15803602

申请日：2017-11-03

Applicant: Wistron NeWeb Corp.

Inventor： Chieh-Sheng Hsu ,  Cheng-Geng Jan

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q9/28 ,  H01Q19/10 ,  H01Q21/26

CPC classification number: H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q9/0414 ,  H01Q9/285 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/108 ,  H01Q19/22 ,  H01Q21/26 ,  H01Q25/001

Abstract: An antenna system includes a dual-polarized antenna, a metal reflection plate, a first metal bending structure, and a second metal bending structure. The metal reflection plate is configured to reflect the radiation energy from the dual-polarized antenna. The first metal bending structure includes a first planar portion and a second planar portion. The second planar portion is coupled through the first planar portion to a first edge of the metal reflection plate. The first planar portion and the second planar portion are not parallel to each other. The second metal bending structure includes a third planar portion and a fourth planar portion. The fourth planar portion is coupled through the third planar portion to a second edge of the metal reflection plate. The third planar portion and the fourth planar portion are not parallel to each other.

公开(公告)号：US09601836B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14235079

申请日：2011-11-24

Applicant: Ruopeng Liu ,  Chunlin Ji ,  Yutao Yue ,  Xiaoming Yin

Inventor： Ruopeng Liu ,  Chunlin Ji ,  Yutao Yue ,  Xiaoming Yin

IPC: H01Q19/10 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H01Q15/00 ,  H01Q15/10 ,  H01Q15/23

CPC classification number: H01Q19/06 ,  H01Q15/0086 ,  H01Q15/10 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/065 ,  H01Q19/10

Abstract: A front feed microwave antenna, which comprises a radiation source, a first metamaterial panel used for radiating an electromagnetic wave emitted by the radiation source, a second metamaterial panel, and a reflective panel affixed to the back of the first metamaterial panel. The electromagnetic wave is emitted via the first metamaterial panel, refracted by entering the second metamaterial panel, reflected by the reflective panel, and finally re-refracted by reentering the second metamaterial panel, then finally parallel-emitted.

公开(公告)号：US09157994B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14069781

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Ahmadreza Rofougaran ,  Maryam Rofougaran

IPC: H04B1/04 ,  G01S13/06 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q13/22 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04B7/24 ,  H01Q15/00

CPC classification number: G01S13/06 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01Q1/2283 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H01Q13/22 ,  H01Q15/006 ,  H01Q15/0066 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H04B1/04 ,  H04B1/0458 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04B7/24 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic range detection and positioning utilizing leaky wave antennas (LWAs) are disclosed and may include configuring one or more LWAs to enable communication of signals in a particular direction. RF signals that are reflected from an object may be received via the LWAs, and a location of the object may be determined based on the received reflected RF signals. The velocity of the object may be determined based on a Doppler shift associated with the received reflected RF signals. A frequency chirped signal may be transmitted by the LWAs to determine a location of the object. A resonant frequency of the LWAs may be configured utilizing micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) deflection. LWAs may be situated along a plurality of axes in the wireless device. The LWAs may include microstrip or coplanar waveguides, where a cavity height is dependent on spacing between conductive lines in the waveguides.

Abstract translation: 公开了利用泄漏波天线（LWAs）进行动态范围检测和定位的方法和系统，并且可以包括配置一个或多个LWAs以实现特定方向的信号通信。 可以经由LWAs接收从对象反射的RF信号，并且可以基于所接收的反射RF信号来确定对象的位置。 可以基于与所接收的反射RF信号相关联的多普勒频移来确定对象的速度。 频率啁啾信号可以由LWAs发送以确定对象的位置。 可以使用微机电系统（MEMS）偏转来配置LWAs的谐振频率。 LWAs可以沿着无线设备中的多个轴定位。 LWAs可以包括微带或共面波导，其中空腔高度取决于波导中的导线之间的间隔。

公开(公告)号：US08849214B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US12796862

申请日：2010-06-09

Applicant: Ahmadreza Rofougaran ,  Maryam Rofougaran

Inventor： Ahmadreza Rofougaran ,  Maryam Rofougaran

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04B17/00 ,  H04B1/00 ,  H04B1/04 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H01Q13/22 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  G01S13/06 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H04B7/24 ,  H01Q15/00

CPC classification number: G01S13/06 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01Q1/2283 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H01Q13/22 ,  H01Q15/006 ,  H01Q15/0066 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H04B1/04 ,  H04B1/0458 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04B7/24 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method and system for point-to-point wireless communications utilizing leaky wave antennas is provided. In this regard, a first device may transmit a RF signal via a leaky wave antenna, and may determine an angle between the leaky wave antenna of the first device and a leaky wave antenna of a second device by adjusting a frequency of the RF signal until a response is received from the second device. The first device may be configured based on the determined angle. A wireless connection may be established between the leaky wave antenna of the first device and the leaky wave antenna of the second device based on the configuration. The first device may generate a notification when the angle is beyond a threshold. The wireless connection may adhere to wireless USB protocols and/or Bluetooth protocols, for example. The second device may generate the response after receiving sufficient energy from the RF signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种利用泄漏波天线的点到点无线通信的方法和系统。 在这方面，第一装置可以经由泄漏波天线发送RF信号，并且可以通过调整RF信号的频率来确定第一装置的泄漏波天线与第二装置的泄漏波天线之间的角度，直到 从第二设备接收到响应。 可以基于确定的角度来配置第一设备。 可以基于该配置在第一设备的泄漏波天线和第二设备的泄漏波天线之间建立无线连接。 当角度超过阈值时，第一设备可以产生通知。 例如，无线连接可以遵循无线USB协议和/或蓝牙协议。 第二设备可以在从RF信号接收足够的能量之后产生响应。

公开(公告)号：US08811923B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13896720

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Ahmadreza Rofougaran ,  Maryam Rofougaran

IPC: H04B1/04 ,  H04B7/00 ,  H04B1/16

CPC classification number: G01S13/06 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01Q1/2283 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H01Q13/22 ,  H01Q15/006 ,  H01Q15/0066 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H04B1/04 ,  H04B1/0458 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04B7/24 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for an integrated voltage controlled oscillator (VCO)-based transmitter and on-chip power distribution network are disclosed and may include supplying bias voltages and/or ground to a chip utilizing conductive lines. One or more VCOs and low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) may each be coupled to a leaky wave antenna (LWA) integrated in the bias voltage and/or ground lines. One or more clock signals may be generated utilizing the VCOs, which may be transmitted from the LWAs coupled to the VCOs, to the LWAs coupled to the LNAs. RF signals may be transmitted via the LWAs, and may include 60 GHz signals. The LWAs may include microstrip and/or coplanar waveguides, where a cavity length of the LWAs may be dependent on a spacing between conductive lines in the waveguides. The LWAs may be dynamically configured to transmit the clock signals at a desired angle from a surface of the chip.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于基于集成压控振荡器（VCO）的发射机和片上配电网络的方法和系统，并且可以包括使用导线向芯片提供偏置电压和/或接地。 一个或多个VCO和低噪声放大器（LNA）可以各自耦合到集成在偏置电压和/或接地线中的泄漏波天线（LWA）。 可以利用可以从耦合到VCO的LWAs发送到耦合到LNA的LWAs的VCO来生成一个或多个时钟信号。 RF信号可以经由LWAs发送，并且可以包括60GHz信号。 LWAs可以包括微带和/或共面波导，其中LWAs的腔长度可以取决于波导中的导线之间的间隔。 LWAs可以被动态地配置成从芯片的表面以期望的角度发送时钟信号。

公开(公告)号：US08743002B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US12708366

申请日：2010-02-18

Applicant: Ahmadreza Rofougaran

Inventor： Ahmadreza Rofougaran

IPC: H01Q13/00

CPC classification number: G01S13/06 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01Q1/2283 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H01Q13/22 ,  H01Q15/006 ,  H01Q15/0066 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H04B1/04 ,  H04B1/0458 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04B7/24 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for a 60 GHz leaky wave high gain antenna are disclosed and may include communicating RF signals using one or more or more leaky wave antennas (LWAs) in a wireless device. The LWAs may be integrated in metal traces on a chip, a package, and/or a printed circuit board (PCB). The metal traces may supply voltage signals to one or more circuits on the chip, package, and/or PCB. The voltage signals may include DC bias voltages, and/or signals at a frequency that is lower than a resonant frequency of the LWAs. The LWAs may include microstrip or coplanar lines where a cavity height of the LWAs is dependent on a spacing between the lines. An angle of the wireless signals with a surface of the chip, package, and/or PCB may be dynamically configured. The LWAs may be configured via switches in the chip, package, and/or PCB.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于60GHz泄漏波高增益天线的方法和系统，并且可以包括使用无线设备中的一个或多个泄漏波天线（LWAs）传送RF信号。 LWAs可以集成在芯片，封装和/或印刷电路板（PCB）上的金属迹线中。 金属迹线可以向芯片，封装和/或PCB上的一个或多个电路提供电压信号。 电压信号可以包括DC偏置电压和/或低于LWAs的谐振频率的频率的信号。 LWAs可以包括微带或共面线，其中LWAs的空腔高度取决于线之间的间隔。 可以动态地配置与芯片，封装和/或PCB的表面的无线信号的角度。 LWAs可以通过芯片，封装和/或PCB中的开关进行配置。

公开(公告)号：US20140085126A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US14069781

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Ahmadreza Rofougaran ,  Maryam Rofougaran

IPC: G01S13/06

CPC classification number: G01S13/06 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01Q1/2283 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H01Q13/22 ,  H01Q15/006 ,  H01Q15/0066 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H04B1/04 ,  H04B1/0458 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04B7/24 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic range detection and positioning utilizing leaky wave antennas (LWAs) are disclosed and may include configuring one or more LWAs to enable communication of signals in a particular direction. RF signals that are reflected from an object may be received via the LWAs, and a location of the object may be determined based on the received reflected RF signals. The velocity of the object may be determined based on a Doppler shift associated with the received reflected RF signals. A frequency chirped signal may be transmitted by the LWAs to determine a location of the object. A resonant frequency of the LWAs may be configured utilizing micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) deflection. LWAs may be situated along a plurality of axes in the wireless device. The LWAs may include microstrip or coplanar waveguides, where a cavity height is dependent on spacing between conductive lines in the waveguides.

Abstract translation: 公开了利用泄漏波天线（LWAs）进行动态范围检测和定位的方法和系统，并且可以包括配置一个或多个LWAs以实现特定方向的信号通信。 可以经由LWAs接收从对象反射的RF信号，并且可以基于所接收的反射RF信号来确定对象的位置。 可以基于与所接收的反射RF信号相关联的多普勒频移来确定对象的速度。 频率啁啾信号可以由LWAs发送以确定对象的位置。 可以使用微机电系统（MEMS）偏转来配置LWAs的谐振频率。 LWAs可以沿着无线设备中的多个轴定位。 LWAs可以包括微带或共面波导，其中空腔高度取决于波导中的导线之间的间隔。

公开(公告)号：US08666335B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13655868

申请日：2012-10-19

Applicant: Broadcom Corporation

Inventor： Ahmadreza Rofougaran ,  Maryam Rofougaran

IPC: H04B1/04

CPC classification number: G01S13/06 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01Q1/2283 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H01Q13/22 ,  H01Q15/006 ,  H01Q15/0066 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H04B1/04 ,  H04B1/0458 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04B7/24 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for an n-phase transmitter utilizing a leaky wave antenna (LWA) are disclosed and may include transmitting an n-phase wireless signal at a first frequency via the LWA utilizing a plurality of second frequency signals from one or more signal sources, and the second frequency may be lower than the first frequency. Each of the second frequency signals may be configured with a phase difference and may be communicated to the LWA utilizing one or more power amplifiers (PAs). The PAs may be operated in switching mode, thereby generating a square wave. The LWAs may be integrated on the chip, on a package to which the chip is affixed, and/or on a printed circuit board to which the chip is affixed. Square wave signals may be generated utilizing the signal sources. The transmitted wireless signal may be amplitude modulated utilizing a bias voltage applied to the LWAs.

Abstract translation: 公开了利用泄漏波天线（LWA）的n相发射机的方法和系统，并且可以包括利用来自一个或多个信号源的多个第二频率信号经由LWA以第一频率发射n相无线信号， 并且第二频率可以低于第一频率。 每个第二频率信号可以配置有相位差，并且可以使用一个或多个功率放大器（PA）传送到LWA。 PA可以在切换模式下操作，从而产生方波。 LWAs可以集成在芯片上，芯片固定的封装上和/或在芯片所附着的印刷电路板上。 可以利用信号源产生方波信号。 发送的无线信号可以利用施加到LWA的偏置电压进行幅度调制。

公开(公告)号：US08521106B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12650176

申请日：2009-12-30

Applicant: Ahmadreza Rofougaran ,  Maryam Rofougaran

Inventor： Ahmadreza Rofougaran ,  Maryam Rofougaran

IPC: H04B1/04

CPC classification number: G01S13/06 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01Q1/2283 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H01Q13/22 ,  H01Q15/006 ,  H01Q15/0066 ,  H01Q15/23 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  H04B1/04 ,  H04B1/0458 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04B7/24 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for a sub-harmonic transmitter utilizing a leaky wave antenna are disclosed and may include transmitting wireless signals at a harmonic frequency of a source signal utilizing one or more leaky wave antennas (LWAs) in a wireless device including one or more transceivers on a chip. The LWAs may be configured with a resonant frequency at the harmonic frequency. The source signal may be communicated to the LWAs utilizing a power amplifier, which may be operated in switching mode thereby generating a square wave from the source signal. The LWAs may be integrated on the chip, on a package to which the chip is affixed and/or on a printed circuit board to which the chip is affixed. The harmonic frequency may be three times a frequency of the source signal. The transmitted wireless signal may be amplitude modulated utilizing a bias voltage applied to the LWAs.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用泄漏波天线的子谐波发射机的方法和系统，并且可以包括使用包括一个或多个收发器的无线设备中的一个或多个泄漏波天线（LWAs）在源信号的谐波频率处发送无线信号 一个芯片 LWAs可以配置在谐波频率处的谐振频率。 源信号可以利用功率放大器传送到LWAs，功率放大器可以在切换模式下操作，从而从源信号产生方波。 LWAs可以集成在芯片上，芯片被固定到的封装上和/或在芯片所附着的印刷电路板上。 谐波频率可以是源信号频率的三倍。 发送的无线信号可以利用施加到LWA的偏置电压进行幅度调制。