公开(公告)号：US20180159228A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15366832

申请日：2016-12-01

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

Inventor： David M. Britz ,  Shikik Johnson ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar

IPC: H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q15/14 ,  H01Q1/22

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0485 ,  H01Q1/2291 ,  H01Q3/247 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H01Q13/24 ,  H01Q15/14 ,  H01Q19/19

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method includes receiving a first wireless signal via a feed point on an antenna body, wherein the antenna body includes a dielectric core having a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface that are spatially aligned in a reflecting telescope configuration; reflecting the first wireless signal via the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface to an aperture of the antenna body; and radiating the first wireless signal from the aperture.

公开(公告)号：US20180069594A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15802987

申请日：2017-11-03

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Giovanni Vannucci ,  Thomas M. Willis, III ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Martin Birk ,  Shikik Johnson

IPC: H04B3/02 ,  H04B3/03 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H04B3/56 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H01Q3/26

CPC classification number: H01P3/12 ,  H01P3/06 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P5/087 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H02J13/0027 ,  H04B3/02 ,  H04B3/03 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/56 ,  H04B2203/5483 ,  H04L12/2878 ,  Y02E60/7892 ,  Y04S40/146

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a communication system includes a launcher configured to generate first guided electromagnetic waves in response to a first communication signal conveying first data, wherein the first guided electromagnetic waves are guided by a structure within a cable and propagate within the cable without requiring an electrical return path; wherein the cable comprises a plurality of uninsulated conductors that are stranded together, wherein the plurality of uninsulated conductors form a plurality of interstitial areas that are bounded by conductive surfaces of at least three of the plurality of uninsulated conductors, and wherein the structure comprises one of the plurality of interstitial areas.

公开(公告)号：US20180054234A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US15803046

申请日：2017-11-03

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Bruce E. Stuckman ,  Paul Shala Henry ,  Giovanni Vannucci ,  Thomas M. Willis, III ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Martin Birk ,  Shikik Johnson

IPC: H04B3/02 ,  H04B3/03 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H04B3/56 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H01Q3/26

CPC classification number: H01P5/087 ,  H01P3/06 ,  H01P3/12 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P11/003 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H02J13/0027 ,  H04B3/02 ,  H04B3/03 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/56 ,  H04B2203/5483 ,  H04L12/2878 ,  Y02E60/7892 ,  Y04S40/146

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a communication system, includes a first coupler configured to guide a first communication signal conveying first data to an interior of a cable, wherein the first coupler is further configured to generate first guided electromagnetic waves in response to the first communication signal, wherein the first guided electromagnetic waves are guided by a structure within the cable and propagate within the cable without requiring an electrical return path; wherein the cable comprises a plurality of uninsulated conductors that are stranded together, wherein the plurality of uninsulated conductors form a plurality of interstitial areas that are bounded by conductive surfaces of at least three of the plurality of uninsulated conductors, and wherein the structure comprises one of the plurality of interstitial areas.

公开(公告)号：US20180054232A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US15802948

申请日：2017-11-03

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Giovanni Vannucci ,  Thomas M. Willis, III ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Martin Birk ,  Shikik Johnson

IPC: H04B3/02 ,  H04B3/03 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H04B3/56 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H01Q3/26

CPC classification number: H01P3/12 ,  H01P3/06 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P5/087 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H02J13/0027 ,  H04B3/02 ,  H04B3/03 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/56 ,  H04B2203/5483 ,  H04L12/2878 ,  Y02E60/7892 ,  Y04S40/146

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method includes: receiving, at a stranded cable, a communication signal and a medium voltage power signal; propagating, by the stranded cable, the medium voltage power signal as an electrical signal utilizing an electrical return path; and propagating, by the stranded cable and responsive to the communication signal, guided electromagnetic waves, wherein the guided electromagnetic waves are guided by an interstice between uninsulated strands of the stranded cable and propagate within the stranded cable without requiring the electrical return path.

公开(公告)号：US20180048497A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15726552

申请日：2017-10-06

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I,L.P.

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Giovanni Vannucci ,  Thomas M. Willis, III ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Martin Birk ,  Shikik Johnson

IPC: H04L25/03 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04B7/0413

CPC classification number: H04L25/03891 ,  H01Q1/46 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B5/0018 ,  H04B7/0413 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04L25/03006 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W72/0406

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a cabling system can include a plurality of cables, and a tapered supporting structure coupled to the plurality of cables. The tapered supporting structure can facilitate exposure of an endpoint of each cable of the plurality of cables, and the endpoint of each cable of the plurality of cables can be coupled to a communication device that facilitates transmitting electromagnetic waves that propagate along the plurality of cables without requiring an electrical return path. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11387560B2

公开(公告)日：2022-07-12

申请号：US16701348

申请日：2019-12-03

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Shikik Johnson ,  Paul Shala Henry ,  Giovanni Vannucci ,  Peter Wolniansky ,  Robert Bennett ,  Thomas M. Willis, III ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Irwin Gerszberg

IPC: H01Q13/00 ,  H01Q9/04 ,  H01P5/02 ,  H04B3/52

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a device having a cylindrical coupler having a metallic shell that surrounds a transmission medium, wherein the cylindrical coupler launches a radio frequency signal from an aperture of the metallic shell as a guided electromagnetic wave that is bound to an outer surface of the transmission medium, and wherein the guided electromagnetic wave propagates along the outer surface of the transmission medium without requiring any electrical return path. An impedance matching element has a conductive trough within the metallic shell, wherein the impedance matching element couples the radio frequency signal to the cylindrical coupler via a coaxial feed point within the conductive trough, and wherein the conductive trough includes a first end forming a short circuit with the metallic shell and further includes a second end forming an open circuit within the metallic shell.

公开(公告)号：US11121466B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US16208811

申请日：2018-12-04

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Shikik Johnson

IPC: H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q15/00 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/48

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, an antenna system includes a dielectric antenna having a feedpoint and an aperture. A fractal patch antenna is configured to receive a signal via a feedline and to generate an electromagnetic wave in response to the signal. A waveguide is configured to couple the electromagnetic wave to the feedpoint, wherein the dielectric antenna is configured to radiate a free space wireless signal from the aperture in response to the electromagnetic wave.

公开(公告)号：US11025460B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US15726552

申请日：2017-10-06

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Giovanni Vannucci ,  Thomas M. Willis, III ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Martin Birk ,  Shikik Johnson

IPC: H04L25/03 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H01Q1/46 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B7/0413 ,  H04B3/52

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a cabling system can include a plurality of cables, and a tapered supporting structure coupled to the plurality of cables. The tapered supporting structure can facilitate exposure of an endpoint of each cable of the plurality of cables, and the endpoint of each cable of the plurality of cables can be coupled to a communication device that facilitates transmitting electromagnetic waves that propagate along the plurality of cables without requiring an electrical return path. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10658726B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-19

申请号：US16240040

申请日：2019-01-04

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  Giovanni Vannucci ,  Thomas M. Willis, III ,  Shikik Johnson ,  Robert Bennett ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Donald J. Barnickel

IPC: H01P5/18 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01Q13/24 ,  H04B3/52

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, generating, by a first hollow waveguide coupled to a first dielectric coupler, a first electromagnetic wave that couples onto a transmission medium, generating, by a second hollow waveguide coupled to a second dielectric coupler, a second electromagnetic wave that couples onto the transmission medium, combining the first electromagnetic wave and the second electromagnetic wave combine to form a combined electromagnetic wave that propagates along the transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path, and adjusting a first phase of the first electromagnetic wave, a second phase of the second electromagnetic wave, or both to adjust a wave mode of the combined electromagnetic wave. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10439675B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-08

申请号：US15369993

申请日：2016-12-06

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

Inventor： Shikik Johnson ,  Pamela A. M. Bogdan ,  Paul Shala Henry ,  Robert Bennett ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Donald J. Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H04B3/58 ,  H04B17/40 ,  H04B3/56 ,  H01P5/103 ,  H01Q13/26 ,  H01Q13/02

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a guided wave repeater system operable to receive via a guided wave transceiver a first plurality of electromagnetic waves that includes a first communication signal. A second plurality of electromagnetic waves that includes a second communication signal is transmitted via the guided wave transceiver. The first plurality of electromagnetic waves and the second plurality of electromagnetic waves are guided by a power line of a utility pole. A third communication signal is received from a smart grid device. A fourth communication signal is transmitted to the smart grid device. Other embodiments are disclosed.