A wireless access point device includes a main frame, an antenna module, a signal transceiving element, an unlocking assembly and a fastener. The main frame includes a casing and a first connection portion formed with a fastening recess, connected to the casing and communicates with the internal space. The signal transceiving element is located in the casing. The antenna module includes a waveguide and a second connection portion disposed on one end of the waveguide. The second connection portion is detachably connected to the first connection portion to couple to the signal transceiving element. The unlocking assembly is movably located in the fastening recess. The fastener includes a buckle, and an elastic member that is connected to the second connection portion and the buckle. The antenna module is fixed on the main frame when the buckle is inserted into the fastening recess.

A wireless access point device includes a main frame, an antenna module, a signal transceiving element, an unlocking assembly and a fastener. The main frame includes a casing and a first connection portion formed with a fastening recess, connected to the casing and communicates with the internal space. The signal transceiving element is located in the casing. The antenna module includes a waveguide and a second connection portion disposed on one end of the waveguide. The second connection portion is detachably connected to the first connection portion to couple to the signal transceiving element. The unlocking assembly is movably located in the fastening recess. The fastener includes a buckle, and an elastic member that is connected to the second connection portion and the buckle. The antenna module is fixed on the main frame when the buckle is inserted into the fastening recess.

A system of a machine includes a network of nodes distributed throughout the machine. Each of the nodes is operable to communicate using a plurality of electromagnetic signals. A controller is operable to communicate with the nodes using electromagnetic signals. The system also includes a plurality of waveguides configured to guide transmission of the electromagnetic signals between the controller and one or more of the nodes. A radio frequency-based repeater is coupled to at least two of the waveguides in the network between the controller and at least one of the nodes. The radio frequency-based repeater is configured to operate using power extracted from at least one of the electromagnetic signals when a signal-to-noise ratio is above a threshold, and the radio frequency-based repeater is configured to use energy stored in an onboard energy storage system when the signal-to-noise ratio is below the threshold.

A system of a machine includes a network of nodes distributed throughout the machine. Each of the nodes is operable to communicate using a plurality of electromagnetic signals. A controller is operable to communicate with the nodes using electromagnetic signals. The system also includes a plurality of waveguides configured to guide transmission of the electromagnetic signals between the controller and one or more of the nodes. A radio frequency-based repeater is coupled to at least two of the waveguides in the network between the controller and at least one of the nodes. The radio frequency-based repeater is configured to operate using power extracted from at least one of the electromagnetic signals when a signal-to-noise ratio is above a threshold, and the radio frequency-based repeater is configured to use energy stored in an onboard energy storage system when the signal-to-noise ratio is below the threshold.

A multiple wideband antenna or broadband antenna using the concepts of cellular clusters integrated into a dual polarity antenna panel. These panels integrate a free space optic capability to transmit and receive high-bandwidth communications and provide an option for communication transport of information from the base of the tower to the antenna. This antenna also integrates the capability to provide command and control using the cellular guard bands created between each cellular block to support Unmanned Aerial Systems or free space optics connection.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a device having an envelope detector, an oscillator, a switch driver, a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, the operations of comparing a first signal received from the envelope detector and a second signal received from the oscillator within a high probability interval, thereby generating a valid detection; and activating the switch driver responsive to the valid detection. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, receiving, by a first waveguide system and via a coupler between the first waveguide system and a second waveguide system, a first electromagnetic wave transmitted by the second waveguide system, where the first waveguide system is operably coupled with a first span of a first transmission medium, the second waveguide system is operably coupled with a second span of a second transmission medium, the first transmission medium is supported by a first portion of a utility structure, and the second transmission medium is supported by a second portion of the utility structure, and transmitting, by the first waveguide system, a second electromagnetic wave based on the first electromagnetic wave, where the first and second electromagnetic waves respectively propagate along the coupler and the first span of the first transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, receiving, by a first waveguide system and via a coupler between the first waveguide system and a second waveguide system, a first electromagnetic wave transmitted by the second waveguide system, where the first waveguide system is operably coupled with a first span of a first transmission medium, the second waveguide system is operably coupled with a second span of a second transmission medium, the first transmission medium is supported by a first portion of a utility structure, and the second transmission medium is supported by a second portion of the utility structure, and transmitting, by the first waveguide system, a second electromagnetic wave based on the first electromagnetic wave, where the first and second electromagnetic waves respectively propagate along the coupler and the first span of the first transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Systems and methods for communicating a signal over a hydraulic line in a vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, a system can include a hydraulic line. The hydraulic line can include at least one communication medium for propagating a communication signal. The system can also include at least one signal communication device configured to receive the communication signal communicated over the hydraulic line. The system can also include at least one vehicle component in communication with the at least one signal communication device.

Systems and methods for communicating a signal over a hydraulic line in a vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, a system can include a hydraulic line. The hydraulic line can include at least one communication medium for propagating a communication signal. The system can also include at least one signal communication device configured to receive the communication signal communicated over the hydraulic line. The system can also include at least one vehicle component in communication with the at least one signal communication device.