Patent classifications
G01R29/0871
Receiver signal strength indicator meter for automatic antenna alignment in indoor and outdoor mount applications
An antenna RSSI meter includes a microcontroller unit for digitizing an antenna receiver voltage signal, converting the digitized antenna receiver voltage signal into a receiver signal level in accordance with a predefined antenna specification, and converting the receiver signal level into the antenna tuning signal in accordance with the predefined antenna specification. The antenna RSSI meter includes an input communication port for receiving the antenna receiver voltage signal from an antenna and providing the antenna receiver voltage signal to the microcontroller unit, The antenna RSSI meter also includes an output communication port for receiving the antenna tuning signal from the microcontroller unit and providing the antenna tuning signal to an antenna auto-aligning mechanism for adjusting position and orientation of the antenna.
Over-the-air testing interface for phase array antennas
Various embodiments are presented of a system including an alignment fixture for testing (e.g., rapidly and cheaply) phased array antennas and other devices configured for radio frequency (RF) transmission and/or reception. A device to be tested (e.g., the device under test (DUT)) may be positioned in a testing position by the alignment fixture. The alignment fixture may provide a configurable level of friction to retain the DUT in the testing position. The alignment fixture may provide isolation from electromagnetic interference for the DUT while in the testing position.
Microwave field-detecting needle assemblies, methods of manufacturing same, methods of adjusting an ablation field radiating into tissue using same, and systems including same
A microwave field-detecting needle assembly includes a needle assembly. The needle assembly includes a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a junction member disposed between the distal portion and the proximal portion. The junction member includes a recess defined therein. The needle assembly also includes a rectifier element disposed in the recess. The rectifier element includes a first terminal electrically coupled to the distal portion and a second terminal electrically coupled to the proximal portion.
Circuit and method for measuring available power in a wireless power system
A resonant wireless power receiver that includes an electromagnetic resonator having one or more inductive elements that are arranged to form a receiver coil and a network of passive components arranged to form a matching network. A rectifier circuit converts ac power from the electromagnetic resonator to dc power. An available-power indicator measures the rectified power to assess the instantaneous power available to the receiver.
MOBILE DEVICE POSITIONER AND CONFIGURABLE MOBILE DEVICE HOLDER
A mobile device holder that includes a body having a plurality of cavities. The mobile device holder includes a first assembly, a second assembly, and a third assembly. The first assembly is coupled to the body. The first assembly is configurable to be coupled to different portions of the body. The first assembly includes a first arm configured to be coupled to the body, a first slider coupled to the first arm, where the first slider is configured to move along the first arm, a first cap coupled to the first arm, and a first screw coupled to the first cap, where the first screw is configured to move the first slider along the first arm and towards the body.
MASSIVE-MIMO ANTENNA MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF MEASURING DIRECTIVITY THEREOF
To minimize a measurement range when a near field measurement is performed on the directivity of a massive-MIMO antenna, and prevent the accuracy of measurement from deteriorating. Beam direction detection means 33 causes a probe antenna 12 to perform a rough scanning in a state where an electromagnetic wave radiation plane 1a of a test antenna 1 is directed toward a reference direction directly facing a measurement plane P, and detects the direction of a beam radiated by the test antenna 1 on the basis of a received signal thereof. Antenna direction change means 34 changes the direction of the test antenna so that the detected direction of a beam is directed toward the center of the measurement plane P.
DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT UNIT FOR DETECTING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE, DETECTION SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH AN ANALYSIS UNIT AND ANALYSIS METHOD
The invention relates to a detection and measurement unit (30) for detecting electromagnetic interference, the detection and measurement unit (30) being configured to receive a representative digital signal (501) wherein electromagnetic interference is liable to occur. The detection and measurement unit (30) comprises a detection subunit (310) configured to compare the amplitude of the representative digital signal (501) with a first triggering threshold (S1) and a second stopping threshold (S2). The second stopping threshold (S2) corresponds to an amplitude less than that of the first triggering threshold (S1). The detection subunit (310) is furthermore configured to detect an electromagnetic pulse on each detection of the passage of the amplitude of the representative digital signal through the second stopping threshold (S2) in a falling edge after the amplitude of the representative digital signal
Measurement system and method of performing an over-the-air test
A measurement system for testing a device under test includes a signal generation and/or analysis equipment, several antennas, several reflectors and a test location for the device under test. The antennas are connected with the signal generation and/or analysis equipment in a signal-transmitting manner Each of the antennas is configured to transmit and/or receive an electromagnetic signal so that a beam path is provided between the respective antenna and the test location. The electromagnetic signal is reflected by the respective reflector so that the electromagnetic signal corresponds to a planar wave. Each antenna and the corresponding reflector together are configured to provide a corresponding quiet zone at the test location. At least one of the quiet zones provided is larger than the at least one other quiet zone and/or at least one of the antennas is configured to operate at a different frequency compared to the at least one other antenna. Further, a method of performing an over-the-air test of a device under test is described.
ANTENNA TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HIGH FREQUENCY ANTENNAS
A testing device for testing an antenna is provided. The testing device includes a housing, an antenna module, and a receiving module. The antenna module is used for holding the antenna and disposed on the housing, wherein the antenna is coupled to an antenna testing apparatus. The receiving module is disposed on the housing and includes a coupling radiation element physically separated from the antenna, wherein the receiving module is configured to receive an excited signal emitted from the antenna.
WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM TO AERIAL MOVING BODY
A wireless power transmission device includes: a power transmission antenna to transmit power by radiating a radio wave; a radiation direction determiner to determine a radiation direction. The power transmission antenna is a phased array antenna including: a plurality of element antennas to radiate the radio wave; and a plurality of element modules, each of the plurality of element modules including a phase shifter to change a phase of the transmission signal. An orientation direction is changed to the radiation direction by controlling a phase shift amount of the phase shifter. A phase offset value for the phase shifter included in each of the plurality of element modules is calculated by performing a REV method using a hovering aerial moving body hovering above the power transmission antenna. The phase shifter changes the phase by an amount obtained by subtracting the phase offset value from the phase shift amount.