Patent classifications
H01Q1/1257
MULTI-BEAM BI-FOCAL SHAPED REFLECTOR ANTENNA FOR CONCURRENT COMMUNICATION WITH MULTIPLE NON-COLLOCATED GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITES AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
In one embodiment, a multi-beam antenna is described. The multi-beam antenna includes a reflector having a single reflector surface defining a first focal region and a second focal region. A first feed group is located within the first focal region. The first feed group includes a first feed oriented relative to the reflector define a first beam pointed in a first direction. The multi-beam antenna further includes a fixed attachment mechanism attaching the first feed group to the reflector such that a position of the first feed group is fixed relative to the reflector. The multi-beam antenna further includes a second feed group located within the second focal region. The second feed group includes a second feed oriented relative to the reflector to define a second beam pointed in a second direction. The multi-beam antenna further includes an adjustable attachment mechanism attaching the second feed group to the reflector in an adjustable relation to the reflector, whereby a difference between the first direction and the second direction is adjustable.
Multidirectional communication assembly
An apparatus (e.g., a communication assembly) includes a waveform detector operable to detect a waveform. The apparatus also includes a membrane encircling the waveform detector. The membrane has a first portion that is at least partially transparent to the waveform and has a second portion that is at least partially reflective of the waveform. The apparatus also includes a support member coupled to the waveform detector. The support member is configured to moveably support the waveform detector within the membrane at a location that enables the waveform detector to detect a portion of the waveform that is reflected by the second portion of the membrane.
Antenna switching
A device that dynamically selects between multiple antennas to provide a best antenna selection for a wireless link between the device and an access point. The device may have a switch connected to multiple antennas and may instruct the switch to select from the antennas in order to improve a signal quality of the wireless link regardless of orientation of the device or obstructions in proximity to the device. For example, the device may determine a first signal strength associated with the wireless link using a first antenna and a second signal strength associated with the wireless link using a second antenna and may select the first antenna or the second antenna based on the first signal strength and the second signal strength.
Electronic device including main body, movable portion and connector
An electronic device includes a main body, a movable portion, and a connector. A positional relationship between the main body and the movable portion is changeable via the connector. The main body includes a first surface having a display unit, the movable portion includes a second surface having a long side adaptive to a short side of the first surface, the movable portion has a first communication antenna unit.
Adaptive neutralization line to counter environmental effects for ultra-high isolation
Devices or apparatuses for changing settings of a neutralization line are described. A radio device may include a neutralization line coupled between a first antenna and a second antenna. The neutralization line has a variable component and the first and the second antennas are electromagnetically coupled and have a first coupling value. The neutralization line is controlled by a controller. The controller is coupled to the first antenna port, the second antenna port and the neutralization line. The controller detects an environmental condition that causes the first coupling value increase to a second coupling value. The controller also adjusts a value of the variable component to change a resistance value or, a reactance value, or both of the adaptive neutralization line to achieve a third coupling value that is lower than the second coupling value.
Dual pitch jack screw for ODU alignment
A method, apparatus and system for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration.
METHOD, APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR ANTENNA ALIGNMENT
The present disclosure discloses a method, an apparatus, a device, and a system for antenna alignment. The method includes: performing, according to a target preset condition, adjustment processing on a phase and an amplitude of a signal that is transmitted by each antenna unit of a first antenna, and the second antenna is located within a coverage scope of the target beam; and determining that a difference between a horizontal angle of the target beam and a mechanical horizontal angle of a current mechanical location of the first antenna is a horizontal angle, that needs to be adjusted, of the first antenna, adjusting the mechanical horizontal angle and the mechanical pitch angle of the first antenna according to the horizontal angle that needs to be adjusted and the pitch angle that needs to be adjusted.
METHOD FOR ADJUSTING ANTENNA AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING SAME
A method for adjusting direction of antenna for optimal radio reception, adapted to a communication device with a directional antenna. The method includes receiving a wireless signal output by a wireless signal source in a first direction at a predetermined location, and obtaining a first received power value corresponding to the first direction. A wireless signal output by the wireless signal source in a second direction is also received through the directional antenna and a second received power value corresponding to the second direction is also obtained. An optimal receiving angle according to the first received power value, the second received power value, a maximum gain value of the directional antenna, a first angle, and a second angle, is calculated and the direction of the directional antenna can be adjusted according to the optimal receiving angle.
Method and system for aligning an earth station antenna with a satellite antenna
A method for aligning an earth station antenna with a satellite antenna includes sending an uplink signal from the earth station antenna to the satellite antenna; measuring at least a strength of the uplink signal received by the satellite antenna; sending by telemetry the measured signal strength to a telemetry station; adjusting the orientation of the earth station antenna in order to maximize the measured signal strength.
MECHANICALLY ADJUSTABLE ANTENNA POSITIONING SYSTEM
An adjustable antenna positioning system feed is disclosed herein. The adjustable antenna positioning system feed includes a feed base, a splash plate assembly, and a feed insert. The feed base is configured to be coupled to a reflector. The splash plate assembly is configured to be removably coupled to the feed base. The adjustable antenna positioning system feed is in a primary arrangement when directly coupled. The feed insert is positioned between the feed base and the splash plate. The adjustable antenna positioning system feed is in a secondary arrangement when the feed insert is coupled with the feed base and the splash plate.