Electronic devices with hybrid patch and monopole antenna for high altitude platform application
    1.
    发明授权
    Electronic devices with hybrid patch and monopole antenna for high altitude platform application 有权
    具有混合贴片和单极天线的电子设备,用于高空平台应用

    公开(公告)号:US09478869B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-25

    申请号:US14584610

    申请日:2014-12-29

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an antenna system. The antenna system includes a first radiating element configured to emit electromagnetic radiation based on a first input signal. The antenna system also includes a reflecting element configured to reflect at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the first radiating element. The antenna system further includes a ground plane located between the first radiating element and the reflecting elements. Additionally, the antenna system has a feed configured to provide the input signal to the first radiating element. Furthermore, the antenna system includes at least one metallic support structure. The metallic support structure is configured to both (i) provide a separation between the first radiating element and the reflecting element and (ii) radiate electromagnetic energy based on a coupling of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the first radiating element.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种天线系统。 天线系统包括被配置为基于第一输入信号发射电磁辐射的第一辐射元件。 天线系统还包括被配置为反射由第一辐射元件发射的电磁辐射的至少一部分的反射元件。 天线系统还包括位于第一辐射元件和反射元件之间的接地平面。 另外,天线系统具有被配置为向第一辐射元件提供输入信号的馈电。 此外,天线系统包括至少一个金属支撑结构。 金属支撑结构被配置为(i)在第一辐射元件和反射元件之间提供间隔,以及(ii)基于由第一辐射元件发射的电磁辐射的耦合辐射电磁能量。

    Systems and Methods for Using Different Beam Widths for Communications between Balloons
    2.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Using Different Beam Widths for Communications between Balloons 有权
    使用不同光束宽度进行气球通信的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160204849A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-14

    申请号:US15046715

    申请日:2016-02-18

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 H04B7/18504 H04W72/046

    Abstract: Example methods and systems for using radio frequency (RF) signals with different beam widths for purposes of balloon-to-balloon communication are described. One example method includes determining a vertical angle between a first balloon and a second balloon, if the vertical angle is below a threshold angle, communicating with the second balloon using a narrow beam RF signal from a communication system of the first balloon, and if the vertical angle is not below the threshold angle, communicating with the second balloon using a wide beam RF signal from the communication system of the first balloon.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于使用具有不同波束宽度的射频(RF)信号用于气球到气球通信的示例方法和系统。 一个示例性方法包括:如果垂直角度低于阈值角度,则确定第一气球和第二气球之间的垂直角度,使用来自第一气球的通信系统的窄波束RF信号与第二气球通信,并且如果 使用来自第一气球的通信系统的宽波束RF信号与垂直角度不低于阈值角度,与第二气球通信。

    Systems and methods for using different beam widths for communications between balloons
    3.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for using different beam widths for communications between balloons 有权
    使用不同光束宽度进行气球间通讯的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09300388B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-29

    申请号:US14133216

    申请日:2013-12-18

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 H04B7/18504 H04W72/046

    Abstract: Example methods and systems for using radio frequency (RF) signals with different beam widths for purposes of balloon-to-balloon communication are described. One example method includes determining a vertical angle between a first balloon and a second balloon, if the vertical angle is below a threshold angle, communicating with the second balloon using a narrow beam RF signal from a communication system of the first balloon, and if the vertical angle is not below the threshold angle, communicating with the second balloon using a wide beam RF signal from the communication system of the first balloon.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于使用具有不同波束宽度的射频(RF)信号用于气球到气球通信的示例方法和系统。 一个示例性方法包括:如果垂直角度低于阈值角度,则确定第一气球和第二气球之间的垂直角度,使用来自第一气球的通信系统的窄波束RF信号与第二气球通信,并且如果 使用来自第一气球的通信系统的宽波束RF信号与垂直角度不低于阈值角度,与第二气球通信。

    Attitude control for a high-altitude balloon
    4.
    发明授权
    Attitude control for a high-altitude balloon 有权
    高空气球的姿态控制

    公开(公告)号:US09254906B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-09

    申请号:US14071396

    申请日:2013-11-04

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: B64B1/58

    Abstract: A high-altitude balloon is provided that may use at least one conductive coil to facilitate attitude control of the balloon. The balloon may include an envelope, a conductive coil, and a control system. The conductive coil may be operatively coupled to the envelope, and the control system may be configured to perform functions. The functions may include determining a measure of rotation with respect to a predetermined orientation of the balloon. The functions may additionally include causing a current to be applied to the conductive coil in a manner such that torque is applied to the envelope that counteracts the measure of rotation and substantially returns the balloon to the predetermined orientation.

    Abstract translation: 提供了可以使用至少一个导电线圈来促进气囊的姿态控制的高空气球。 气球可以包括外壳,导电线圈和控制系统。 导电线圈可以可操作地耦合到外壳,并且控制系统可以被配置为执行功能。 这些功能可以包括确定相对于气球的预定取向的旋转度量。 这些功能可以另外包括使电流以这样一种方式施加到导电线圈上,使得扭矩施加到外壳上,抵消旋转度并使气囊基本上返回到预定取向。

    Dynamically Adjusting Width Of Beam Based On Altitude
    5.
    发明申请
    Dynamically Adjusting Width Of Beam Based On Altitude 有权
    根据海拔动态调整光束宽度

    公开(公告)号:US20140333491A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-13

    申请号:US13892161

    申请日:2013-05-10

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: An antenna includes a radiator and a reflector and has a radiation pattern that is based at least in part on a separation distance between the radiator and the reflector. The antenna includes a linkage configured to adjust the separation distance based at least in part on the altitude of the antenna. The resulting radiation pattern can be dynamically adjusted based on altitude of the antenna such that, while the antenna is aloft and the antenna is ground-facing, variations in geographic boundaries and intensity of the radiation received at ground level are at least partially compensated for by the dynamic adjustments to the radiation pattern.

    Abstract translation: 天线包括散热器和反射器,并且具有至少部分地基于散热器和反射器之间的间隔距离的辐射图。 天线包括被配置为至少部分地基于天线的高度来调整分离距离的联动装置。 可以基于天线的高度来动态地调整所得到的辐射图,使得当天线是高空的并且天线是面向地面时,在地平面处接收的辐射的地理边界和强度的变化至少部分地由 对辐射图的动态调整。

    Three dimensional bow tie antenna array with radiation pattern control for high-altitude platforms
    6.
    发明授权
    Three dimensional bow tie antenna array with radiation pattern control for high-altitude platforms 有权
    三维蝴蝶结天线阵列与高空平台的辐射图控制

    公开(公告)号:US09484634B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-01

    申请号:US14727582

    申请日:2015-06-01

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an antenna system. The antenna system includes a first and a second set of radiating elements each configured to emit electromagnetic radiation corresponding to an input signal. The electromagnetic energy may be emitted by the first set may have a first polarization. The first set of radiating elements includes a first radiating element having a first height. The first set also includes a second radiating element having a second height. The second radiating element may be coupled to a first phase adjustment component. The electromagnetic energy may be emitted by the first set may have a second polarization that is perpendicular to the first polarization. The second set of radiating elements includes a third radiating element having a third height. The second set also includes a fourth radiating element having a fourth height. The fourth radiating element may be coupled to a second phase adjustment component.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种天线系统。 天线系统包括第一和第二组辐射元件,每个辐射元件被配置为发射对应于输入信号的电磁辐射。 可以由第一组发射的电磁能量可以具有第一极化。 第一组辐射元件包括具有第一高度的第一辐射元件。 第一组还包括具有第二高度的第二辐射元件。 第二辐射元件可以耦合到第一相位调整部件。 可以由第一组发射的电磁能量可以具有垂直于第一极化的第二极化。 第二组辐射元件包括具有第三高度的第三辐射元件。 第二组还包括具有第四高度的第四辐射元件。 第四辐射元件可以耦合到第二相位调整部件。

    Adjusting Beam Width of Air-to-Ground Communications Based on Distance to Neighbor Balloon(s) in Order to Maintain Contiguous Service
    8.
    发明申请
    Adjusting Beam Width of Air-to-Ground Communications Based on Distance to Neighbor Balloon(s) in Order to Maintain Contiguous Service 有权
    基于与邻近气球的距离调整空对地通信的波束宽度,以保持连续的服务

    公开(公告)号:US20160226573A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-04

    申请号:US14132584

    申请日:2013-12-18

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Inventor: Cyrus Behroozi

    Abstract: Example methods and systems for adjusting the beam width of radio frequency (RF) signals for purposes of balloon-to-ground communication are described. One example method includes determining, based on respective locations of a plurality of balloons and areas covered by respective ground-facing communication beams of the balloons, a contiguous ground coverage area served by the plurality of balloons, where the communication beam of a balloon defines a corresponding individual coverage area within the ground coverage area, determining a change in position of at least one of the balloons, based on the change in position of the at least one balloon, determining an adjustment to a first of the individual coverage areas in an effort to maintain the contiguous ground coverage area after the change in position of at least one of the balloons, and adjusting a width of the ground-facing communication beam of the balloon corresponding to the first individual coverage area in order to make the determined adjustment to the first individual coverage area.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于调整用于球对地通信的射频(RF)信号的波束宽度的示例方法和系统。 一个示例性方法包括基于多个气球的各个位置和由气球的相应的面对面的通信波束覆盖的区域来确定由多个气球所服务的连续的地面覆盖区域,其中气球的通信波束定义为 基于所述至少一个气球的位置变化来确定所述气球中的至少一个的位置的变化,确定对所述个体覆盖区域中的第一个的努力的调整 以在至少一个气球的位置改变之后维持连续的地面覆盖区域,并且调整与第一个人覆盖区域相对应的气球的面向地面的通信光束的宽度,以便对 第一个个人覆盖面积。

    Balloon with Pressure Mechanism to Passively Steer Antenna
    9.
    发明申请
    Balloon with Pressure Mechanism to Passively Steer Antenna 有权
    气球与压力机制被动转向天线

    公开(公告)号:US20160149301A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-26

    申请号:US15003760

    申请日:2016-01-21

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01Q3/08 H01Q1/082 H01Q1/28 H01Q3/06 H01Q15/14

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for passively steering an antenna disposed on a balloon in a balloon network. An example balloon involves: (a) an antenna and (b) a pressure-sensitive mechanism in mechanical communication with the antenna such that a change in the balloon's altitude causes at least an element of the antenna to rotate upward or downward, a separation distance between two or more radiating elements to increase or decrease, or a separation distance between the two or more radiating elements and a reflector to increase or decrease.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于被动地操纵设置在球囊网络中的球囊上的天线的方法和装置。 示例性气球包括:(a)天线和(b)与天线机械通信的压敏机构,使得气球高度的变化导致天线的至少一个元件向上或向下旋转,间隔距离 在两个或更多个辐射元件之间增加或减少,或者两个或更多个辐射元件和反射器之间的间隔距离增加或减小。

    Dynamically Adjusting Width of Beam Based on Altitude
    10.
    发明申请
    Dynamically Adjusting Width of Beam Based on Altitude 有权
    根据海拔动态调整梁的宽度

    公开(公告)号:US20150318604A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-05

    申请号:US14749477

    申请日:2015-06-24

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: An antenna includes a radiator and a reflector and has a radiation pattern that is based at least in part on a separation distance between the radiator and the reflector. The antenna includes a linkage configured to adjust the separation distance based at least in part on the altitude of the antenna. The resulting radiation pattern can be dynamically adjusted based on altitude of the antenna such that, while the antenna is aloft and the antenna is ground-facing, variations in geographic boundaries and intensity of the radiation received at ground level are at least partially compensated for by the dynamic adjustments to the radiation pattern.

    Abstract translation: 天线包括散热器和反射器,并且具有至少部分地基于散热器和反射器之间的间隔距离的辐射图。 天线包括被配置为至少部分地基于天线的高度来调整分离距离的联动装置。 可以基于天线的高度来动态地调整所得到的辐射图,使得当天线是高空的并且天线是面向地面时,在地平面处接收的辐射的地理边界和强度的变化至少部分地由 对辐射图的动态调整。

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