Patent classifications
H01Q3/16
IMAGING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING IMAGING METHOD
The present invention relates to an imaging device (1) comprising: a first microwave sensor or set of microwave sensors (2), preferably radiometric sensors, each microwave sensor (2) being configured to pick up electromagnetic radiation emitted or reflected by bodies or objects situated in a detection zone of said microwave sensor (2); and reflector means (6) configured to reflect the electromagnetic radiation that can be picked up by the first microwave sensor or the set of microwave sensors (2).
In particular, the reflector means (6) are mounted to move in the detection zone of each microwave sensor (2) in such a manner as to move said detection zone by moving the reflector means (6). The invention also provides a corresponding microwave imaging method.
RET ASSEMBLIES PROVIDING SYNCHRONIZED PHASE SHIFT OF PHASE SHIFTERS FOR BASE STATION ANTENNAS
RET assemblies suitable for base station antennas are provided that include a gear plate with a plurality of arms that extend in a longitudinally upward direction and a plurality of arms that extend in a longitudinally downward direction. The gear plate is coupled to a motor and lead screw that drive the gear plate, which in turn, rotates gears coupled to the gear plate. The gears rotate wipers of phase shifters in synchronization.
RET ASSEMBLIES PROVIDING SYNCHRONIZED PHASE SHIFT OF PHASE SHIFTERS FOR BASE STATION ANTENNAS
RET assemblies suitable for base station antennas are provided that include a gear plate with a plurality of arms that extend in a longitudinally upward direction and a plurality of arms that extend in a longitudinally downward direction. The gear plate is coupled to a motor and lead screw that drive the gear plate, which in turn, rotates gears coupled to the gear plate. The gears rotate wipers of phase shifters in synchronization.
Radar-based fill level measurement device having a security device
A radar-based fill level measurement device having a signal generator for the purpose of generating electromagnetic waves, and an antenna for the purpose of emitting the electromagnetic waves into a container, as well as for the purpose of receiving electromagnetic waves reflected out of the container, having a security device for the purpose of verifying the functional capability or improving the measurement quality of the radar-based fill level measurement device, wherein the security device has a reflector and an adjusting device, and is suitably designed to move the reflector between at least a first position, in which it reflects the electromagnetic waves, and a second position, in which it reflects the electromagnetic waves to a reduced degree, and wherein the security device has a drive which acts on the adjusting device.
TWO-DIMENSIONAL SCANNING CYLINDRICAL REFLECTOR
A parabolic cylindrical reflector antenna that comprises two or more antenna feeds each directed towards a parabolic cylindrical reflector, wherein the antenna feeds are positioned in one or more line-arrays parallel to a focal line of the parabolic cylindrical reflector, and the line-array is substantially centered opposing the reflector. The antenna comprises a controller configured to scan along a straight edge of the reflector by electronically adjusting a phase of each of the antenna feeds, thereby changing the incident angle of an energy beam relative to the reflector. The controller is configured to scan along a curved edge of the reflector by moving, using a mechanical positioning mechanism, the antenna feeds in a direction parallel to a directrix of the reflector while maintaining the positioning or by electronically selecting one of two or more parallel line-arrays.
SPLIT-SECTOR MULTIBAND ANTENNA HAVING A HYBRID TILT MECHANISM
A multi-band antenna has a first tilt section and a second tilt section. The first tilt section has a first tilted reflector on which is disposed a first plurality of radiators configured to radiate in a low band, and a first flat reflector on which is disposed a second plurality configured to radiate in a mid band; and a second tilt section having a second tilted reflector on which is disposed a third plurality of radiators configured to radiate in a low band, and a second flat reflector on which is disposed a fourth plurality configured to radiate in a mid band, the second tilted reflector being tilted at a second tilt angle. The antenna has a conformal radome that has sloped surfaces that substantially match the tilt of the first and second tilted reflectors.
SPLIT-SECTOR MULTIBAND ANTENNA HAVING A HYBRID TILT MECHANISM
A multi-band antenna has a first tilt section and a second tilt section. The first tilt section has a first tilted reflector on which is disposed a first plurality of radiators configured to radiate in a low band, and a first flat reflector on which is disposed a second plurality configured to radiate in a mid band; and a second tilt section having a second tilted reflector on which is disposed a third plurality of radiators configured to radiate in a low band, and a second flat reflector on which is disposed a fourth plurality configured to radiate in a mid band, the second tilted reflector being tilted at a second tilt angle. The antenna has a conformal radome that has sloped surfaces that substantially match the tilt of the first and second tilted reflectors.
Antenna device
An antenna device includes a wireless module, a module substrate, and a metal plate. The wireless module includes an antenna element that operates in a millimeter wave band. The module substrate is a multi-layer wiring module substrate on which the wireless module is mounted. The metal plate has a length of 1/10 or more of an operation wavelength and is positioned in a vertical direction relative to a plane surface of the antenna element and in a predetermined distance from the antenna element.
Antenna device
An antenna device includes a wireless module, a module substrate, and a metal plate. The wireless module includes an antenna element that operates in a millimeter wave band. The module substrate is a multi-layer wiring module substrate on which the wireless module is mounted. The metal plate has a length of 1/10 or more of an operation wavelength and is positioned in a vertical direction relative to a plane surface of the antenna element and in a predetermined distance from the antenna element.
Selectable low-gain/high-gain beam implementation for VICTS antenna arrays
An antenna array employing continuous transverse stubs as radiating elements includes a first conductive plate structure including a first set of continuous transverse stubs arranged on a first surface, and a second set of continuous transverse stubs arranged on the first surface, wherein a geometry of the first set of continuous transverse stubs is different from a geometry of the second set of continuous transverse stubs. A second conductive plate structure is disposed in a spaced relationship relative to the first conductive plate structure, the second conductive plate structure having a surface parallel to the first surface. A relative rotation apparatus imparts relative rotational movement between the first conductive plate structure and the second conductive plate structure.