公开(公告)号：US06725057B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US09663945

申请日：2000-09-18

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H04B138

CPC classification number: H04B7/10 ,  H01Q1/241 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H04B7/04

Abstract: A personal communications apparatus, for example a cellular telephone handset, has an antenna diversity arrangement comprising first and second antennas (102A, 102B) arranged with their polarisation axes slanted with respect to the median plane of the handset body (218). By a suitable choice of inclination angles one of the antennas can be arranged to be substantially vertical in use, whether by right or left handed users, thereby improving received signal strength from a vertically polarised base station. The arrangement also enhances diversity operation, since the correlation between the field strengths received by the antennas is reduced by their relative orientation. When the apparatus is used in a system employing a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) techniques, the apparatus preferably includes a 2D Rake receiver for mitigating the effects of multipath fading and interference.

Abstract translation: 一种个人通信装置，例如蜂窝电话手机，具有包括第一和第二天线（102A，102B）的天线分集装置，其中它们的偏振轴相对于手机主体（218）的中间平面倾斜。 通过合适的倾斜角选择，天线之一可以被布置为在使用中基本上是垂直的，无论是右手还是左手用户，从而提高来自垂直极化基站的接收信号强度。 该装置还增强了分集操作，因为由天线接收的场强之间的相关性被它们的相对取向减小。当在使用码分多址（CDMA）技术的系统中使用该装置时，该装置优选地包括2D 耙式接收机，用于减轻多径衰落和干扰的影响。

公开(公告)号：US06624786B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-23

申请号：US09864131

申请日：2001-05-24

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H01Q138

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q5/328

Abstract: A dual band patch antenna (700) comprises a conventional patch conductor (106) having a resonant circuit (702, 704) connected between the patch conductor and a ground conductor (102). The resonant circuit (702, 704) modifies the behavior of the antenna (700) in the vicinity of its resonant frequency, thereby providing a dual band antenna in which both bands can be used simultaneously. The total radiating bandwidth of the dual band antenna is significantly greater than that of an equivalent antenna having no resonant circuits. Additional resonant circuits can be employed to provide a multi-band antenna.

Abstract translation: 双频带贴片天线（700）包括具有连接在接线导体和接地导体（102）之间的谐振电路（702,704）的常规接线导体（106）。 谐振电路（702,704）在其谐振频率附近改变天线（700）的行为，从而提供双频天线，其中可以同时使用两个频带。 双频带天线的总辐射带宽明显大于没有谐振电路的等效天线。 可以采用额外的谐振电路来提供多频带天线。

公开(公告)号：US20130113677A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-09

申请号：US13695396

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle ,  Maurice de Jongh ,  Adrianus Van Bezooijen

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle ,  Maurice de Jongh ,  Adrianus Van Bezooijen

IPC: H01Q1/50

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0442 ,  H03H7/40

Abstract: A cheaper to produce, smaller and easy to drive adaptive antenna module is presented. The module comprises a signal path, an antenna, and a tuning circuit with two variable impedance elements. The tuning circuit operates over a restricted range of impedances and maintains the series resonance characteristic of the antenna.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种便宜的生产方式，体积更小，易于驾驶的自适应天线模块。 该模块包括信号路径，天线和具有两个可变阻抗元件的调谐电路。 调谐电路在有限的阻抗范围内工作，并保持天线的串联谐振特性。

公开(公告)号：US08194386B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US12158668

申请日：2006-12-18

Applicant: Peter G. Steeneken ,  Kevin R. Boyle ,  Antonius J. M. De Graauw ,  Theodoor G. S. M. Rijks ,  Jozef T. M. Van Beek

Inventor： Peter G. Steeneken ,  Kevin R. Boyle ,  Antonius J. M. De Graauw ,  Theodoor G. S. M. Rijks ,  Jozef T. M. Van Beek

IPC: H01G5/00

CPC classification number: H01G5/38

Abstract: A tuneable capacitor arrangement for RF use has two series coupled MEMS variable capacitors (C1,C2;C4,C5,C6,C7), varied according to a control signal. The series coupling enables the capacitor to withstand a higher voltage since this is shared by the individual capacitors in a series coupled arrangement. An increase in size of electrodes for each capacitor is compensated by a reduction in size of the springs supporting movable electrodes. These springs can have a larger stiffness value since the capacitance is larger. This means shorter springs, which can also result in a reduction in problems of stiction, resistance, and slow switching. The capacitances have a fixed and a movable electrode, with the RF signal coupled to the fixed electrode to avoid the springs needing to carry an RF signal. This can reduce the problems of inductance and resistance in the springs.

Abstract translation: 用于RF使用的可调谐电容器布置具有根据控制信号而变化的两个串联耦合的MEMS可变电容器（C1，C2; C4，C5，C6，C7）。 串联耦合使得电容器能够承受更高的电压，因为这是由串联耦合布置的各个电容器共享的。 通过减少支撑可动电极的弹簧的尺寸来补偿每个电容器的电极尺寸的增加。 这些弹簧可以具有较大的刚度值，因为电容较大。 这意味着较短的弹簧，这也可能导致静电，电阻和慢速切换的问题的减少。 电容具有固定和可移动电极，RF信号耦合到固定电极以避免弹簧需要携带RF信号。 这可以减少弹簧中电感和电阻的问题。

公开(公告)号：US07848771B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-07

申请号：US10556242

申请日：2004-05-06

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q1/242 ,  H01Q1/521 ,  H01Q13/106 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01Q21/30

Abstract: A wireless terminal includes a housing (10) containing a substrate (12) having a ground plane, RF components mounted on the substrate, a PIFA (Planar Inverted-F Antenna) (16) carried by the substrate and coupled electrically to the RF components for transmitting and receiving signals and a notch antenna (14) in the substrate for receiving signals in a frequency band at least partially overlapping the transmission bandwidth of some of the signals transmitted by the PIFA. The notch antenna is de-activated when the PIFA (16) is being used for transmitting a signal lying within the said transmission bandwidth.

Abstract translation: 无线终端包括容纳具有接地平面的基板（12）的壳体（10），安装在基板上的RF部件，由基板承载的PIFA（平面倒F天线）（16），电连接到RF部件 用于在衬底中发送和接收信号和陷波天线（14），用于接收至少部分地重叠由PIFA传输的一些信号的传输带宽的频带中的信号。 当PIFA（16）用于发送位于所述传输带宽内的信号时，切口天线被去激活。

公开(公告)号：US20100289711A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12812363

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H01Q9/04

CPC classification number: H04B1/0458 ,  H03F1/02 ,  H03F3/24 ,  H03H7/40 ,  H04B2001/045

Abstract: A method of offsetting a mismatch due to user interaction when handling a portable wireless terminal in which antenna matching is changed from inductive matching to capacitive matching in response to a reactance change exceeding a threshold level and vice versa when an opposite change is detected. An antenna interface module (44) is coupled between a RF output or input stage (25 or 33) and an antenna (48 or 50). The antenna interface module includes first and second switches (SW1/1, SW1/2 or SW2/1, SW2/2), a first matching circuit including an inductive reactance (68 or 96) coupled between the power amplifier and the first switch and a second matching circuit including a capacitive reactance (68 or 92) is coupled between the RF output or input stage and the second switch (SW1/1 or SW2/1). A reactance threshold detector (54 or 56) determines if the reactance change traverses a predetermined threshold value and causes the first and second switches to be actuated so that the matching changes from inductive to capacitive or vice versa.

Abstract translation: 当处理便携式无线终端时，抵消由于用户交互引起的不匹配的方法，其中天线匹配响应于超过阈值电平的电抗变化而从电感匹配变为电容匹配，反之亦然。 天线接口模块（44）耦合在RF输出或输入级（25或33）与天线（48或50）之间。 天线接口模块包括第一和第二开关（SW1 / 1，SW1 / 2或SW2 / 1，SW2 / 2），第一匹配电路包括耦合在功率放大器与第一开关之间的感抗（68或96） 包括电容电抗（68或92）的第二匹配电路耦合在RF输出或输入级与第二开关（SW1 / 1或SW2 / 1）之间。 电抗阈值检测器（54或56）确定电抗变化是否穿过预定阈值，并且使得第一和第二开关被致动，使得匹配从电感到电容改变，反之亦然。

公开(公告)号：US07835776B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US09912470

申请日：2001-07-25

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle ,  Peter J. Massey ,  Roger Hill

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle ,  Peter J. Massey ,  Roger Hill

IPC: H04M1/00 ,  H01Q1/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q9/40 ,  H01Q9/42

Abstract: A wireless terminal comprises a ground conductor (1102) and a transceiver coupled to an antenna feed, the antenna feed being coupled directly to the ground conductor (1102). In one embodiment the ground conductor is a conducting case (1102). The coupling may be via a parallel plate capacitor (504) formed by a plate (506) and a surface (1108) of the case (1102). The case (1102) acts as an efficient, wideband radiator, eliminating the need for a separate antenna. In a modification of this embodiment a slot (1112) is provided to increase the resistance of the case (1102) as seen by the transceiver, thereby increasing the radiating bandwidth of the terminal.

Abstract translation: 无线终端包括接地导体（1102）和耦合到天线馈电的收发器，天线馈线直接耦合到接地导体（1102）。 在一个实施例中，接地导体是导电壳体（1102）。 耦合可以经由由板（506）和壳体（1102）的表面（1108）形成的平行板电容器（504）。 情况（1102）充当有效的宽带辐射器，消除了对单独天线的需要。 在该实施例的修改中，提供了一个插槽（1112），以增加收发器所看到的壳体（1102）的电阻，从而增加了终端的辐射带宽。

公开(公告)号：US20080278390A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12159959

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Peter J. Massey ,  Kevin R. Boyle ,  Antonius J.M. De Graauw ,  Martijn Udink

Inventor： Peter J. Massey ,  Kevin R. Boyle ,  Antonius J.M. De Graauw ,  Martijn Udink

IPC: H01Q5/00 ,  H01Q1/00

CPC classification number: H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q5/40

Abstract: Abstract: A planar antenna assembly (AA) for an RF communication module, comprises i) a conductive plate having a first linear side of a first length and in which is defined a first notch (N1) of a first width and a first electrical length, equal to a quarter of a wavelength corresponding to a chosen frequency of a working frequency band, and comprises a straight part having an open end (OE1) found on the first side, and a shortened end (SE1), and ii) a first feed line (FL1) defined above the conductive plate and across the first notch (N1) and arranged to be coupled to this first notch (N1) to enable wideband operation. The first length of the first side is equal to half this wavelength. Moreover, the first notch open end (OE1) is present approximately in the middle of the first side. Moreover, the first width of the first notch (N1) is chosen such that the proportion of energy stored in the fields associated with the first notch (N1) is low compared with the result of the chosen frequency times the power radiated from the currents propagating around the first notch.

Abstract translation: 摘要：一种用于RF通信模块的平面天线组件（AA），包括：i）具有第一长度的第一线性侧的导电板，其中限定第一宽度的第一凹口（N 1）和第一电极 长度等于对应于所选工作频带频率的波长的四分之一波长，并且包括具有在第一侧上找到的开口端（OE1）和缩短端（SE 1）的直线部分，以及ii ）限定在所述导电板上并横跨所述第一凹口（N 1）并且布置成耦合到所述第一凹口（N 1）以使得能够进行宽带操作的第一馈电线（FL 1）。 第一侧的第一长度等于该波长的一半。 此外，第一开口端（OE1）大致位于第一侧的中间。 此外，选择第一凹口（N 1）的第一宽度，使得存储在与第一凹口（N 1）相关联的场中的能量的比例与所选择的频率的结果相比低于从 在第一个凹口周围传播的电流。

公开(公告)号：US07187338B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US10513505

申请日：2003-08-29

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle ,  Peter J. Massey

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle ,  Peter J. Massey

IPC: H01Q13/10

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q13/106 ,  H01Q13/16 ,  H01Q21/24 ,  H01Q21/28

Abstract: An antenna arrangement includes aground conductor (302) incorporating two slots (304a,304b) having an electrically small separation and connections (308a,308b) for coupling a transceiver to each slot to enable the ground conductor to function as two substantially independent antennas. Such a device enables efficient diversity performance to be obtained from small volume. The ground conductor, slots and transceiver are integrated in a module (206) adapted for connection to a further ground conductor which provides the majority of the antenna area. The further conductor would typically be a printed circuit board ground plane or mobile phone handset. Matching and broadbanding circuitry may conveniently be incorporated in the module. By varying the area of the connections between the module and the further ground conductor, the resonant frequencies of the slots can be modified.

Abstract translation: 天线装置包括结合有两个具有小的间隔的槽（304a，304b）和用于将收发器耦合到每个槽的连接（308a，308b）的接头导体（302a），以使接地导体能够充分地起到两个作用 独立天线。 这样的装置能够从小体积获得有效的分集性能。 接地导体，插槽和收发器集成在适于连接到提供天线面积大部分的另一接地导体的模块（206）中。 另外的导体通常是印刷电路板的接地层或移动电话手机。 匹配和宽带布线电路可以方便地并入模块中。 通过改变模块和另外的接地导体之间的连接面积，可以改变槽的谐振频率。

公开(公告)号：US06980522B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-27

申请号：US09797085

申请日：2001-03-01

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W84/20 ,  H04W92/02 ,  H04J1/16

CPC classification number: H04W84/20 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W92/02

Abstract: In an ad-hoc radio communication system comprising a plurality of stations (100) formed into at least one network (102a,102b), each station (100) is assigned a rank representative of its suitability for performing the role of master station in a network (102a). The rank may for example be assessed depending on the performance of the station's antenna (204) or its access to mains power. It is arranged that the station (100) having the highest rank in a network (102a,102b) performs the role of master for that network, thereby improving the efficiency of communication in the network.

Abstract translation: 在包括形成至少一个网络（102a，102b）的多个站（100）的自组织无线电通信系统中，每个站（100）被分配一个等级，其表示其适用于执行主站的作用 在网络（102a）中。 例如，可以根据站的天线（204）的性能或其对主电源的访问来评估等级。 布置在网络（102a，102b）中具有最高等级的站（100）执行该网络的主站的作用，从而提高网络中的通信效率。