公开(公告)号：US08912943B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US13705343

申请日：2012-12-05

Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC

Inventor： John T. Apostolos ,  Judy Feng ,  William Mouyos

IPC: G01S13/88 ,  G01S13/89 ,  G01V3/12

CPC classification number: G01S13/885 ,  G01S13/887 ,  G01S13/90

Abstract: Detection of objects such as a buried explosive device while operating from a moving platform using a radio frequency emission system having two modes. An electromagnetic wave emission and detection system operates in a first mode to locate objects of interest and in a second mode to determine if an object contains explosive materials. In the first mode, the emission and detection system preferably operates as a subwavelength focusing, wideband, superlens using a near field super gain synthetic aperture continuous wave (CW) swept radar. In the second mode the system preferably enabled after detection of an object in the first mode, uses chemical detection methods such as Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance (NQR).

Abstract translation: 在使用具有两种模式的射频发射系统的移动平台进行操作时，检测诸如埋地爆炸装置的物体。 电磁波发射和检测系统以第一模式操作以定位感兴趣的物体，并且以第二模式来确定物体是否包含爆炸物质。 在第一模式中，发射和检测系统优选地使用近场超增益合成孔径连续波（CW）扫雷雷达作为亚波长聚焦，宽带，超滤器工作。 在第二模式中，系统优选地在第一模式中检测到物体之后能够使用诸如核四极共振（NQR）的化学检测方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140266503A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14207948

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC

Inventor： John T. Apostolos ,  William Mouyos ,  Benjamin McMahon

IPC: H01P1/18 ,  H01P9/00

CPC classification number: H01P9/00 ,  H01P1/18

Abstract: Dispersive properties of a linear dispersive delay line are retained in a spiral configuration by constraining the radius of curvature depending on a desired propagation mode. The compact form factor spiral can be either a continuous spiral or a piecewise linear approximation. The spiral comprises a highly dielectric waveguide such as titanium dioxide or barium tetratitanate. Preferably, a spacer with a low dielectric constant and a microstrip are disposed on the top surface. The microstrip prevents attenuation of low frequencies, thereby increasing the operating frequency range. A second dielectric spacer and a second microstrip can be deposited on the bottom surface of the waveguide. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the waveguide can face a ground plane. The waveguide can be fed by horns or half-horns.

Abstract translation: 线性色散延迟线的分散特性通过根据期望的传播模式约束曲率半径而保持在螺旋形结构中。 紧凑形状因子螺旋可以是连续螺旋或分段线性近似。 该螺旋包括高介电波导如二氧化钛或四钛酸钡。 优选地，具有低介电常数的间隔物和微带设置在顶表面上。 微带防止低频衰减，从而增加工作频率范围。 可以在波导的底表面上沉积第二介质间隔物和第二微带。 或者，波导的底表面可以面对接地平面。 波导可以由喇叭或半角进给。

公开(公告)号：US20140152486A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US13705343

申请日：2012-12-05

Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC

Inventor： John T. Apostolos ,  Judy Feng ,  William Mouyos

IPC: G01S13/88

CPC classification number: G01S13/885 ,  G01S13/887 ,  G01S13/90

Abstract: Detection of objects such as a buried explosive device while operating from a moving platform using a radio frequency emission system having two modes. An electromagnetic wave emission and detection system operates in a first mode to locate objects of interest and in a second mode to determine if an object contains explosive materials. In the first mode, the emission and detection system preferably operates as a subwavelength focusing, wideband, superlens using a near field super gain synthetic aperture continuous wave (CW) swept radar. In the second mode the system preferably enabled after detection of an object in the first mode, uses chemical detection methods such as Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance (NQR).

Abstract translation: 在使用具有两种模式的射频发射系统的移动平台进行操作时，检测诸如埋地爆炸装置的物体。 电磁波发射和检测系统以第一模式操作以定位感兴趣的物体，并且以第二模式来确定物体是否包含爆炸物质。 在第一模式中，发射和检测系统优选地使用近场超增益合成孔径连续波（CW）扫雷雷达作为亚波长聚焦，宽带，超滤器工作。 在第二模式中，系统优选地在第一模式中检测到物体之后能够使用诸如核四极共振（NQR）的化学检测方法。

公开(公告)号：US20180287253A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-04

申请号：US15903132

申请日：2018-02-23

Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC

Inventor： John T. Apostolos ,  William Mouyos ,  Judy Feng

IPC: H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q5/48 ,  H01Q5/45 ,  H01Q9/28 ,  H01Q21/24

CPC classification number: H01Q3/247 ,  H01Q1/2291 ,  H01Q1/245 ,  H01Q5/45 ,  H01Q5/48 ,  H01Q9/285 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q21/08 ,  H01Q21/205 ,  H01Q21/245 ,  H01Q21/26 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H01Q25/001

Abstract: A slot fed volumetric antenna structure that activates antenna beams in three axes by selective connection of feedpoints.

公开(公告)号：US20180262059A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15887066

申请日：2018-02-02

Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC

Inventor： John T. Apostolos ,  William Mouyos

IPC: H02J50/20 ,  H02J7/02 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H01Q7/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/20 ,  B60L53/122 ,  B60L53/124 ,  B60L53/38 ,  B60L2270/147 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/27 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A loop antenna in an electric vehicle receives energy wirelessly from a source external to the vehicle, such as from a Radio Frequency (RF) emitter. The use of RF loop antennas to both transmit and receive power greatly reduces the need to align the vehicle with charging station equipment.

公开(公告)号：US20180191072A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-05

申请号：US15861749

申请日：2018-01-04

Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC

Inventor： John T. Apostolos ,  Judy Feng ,  William Mouyos

IPC: H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q5/28 ,  H01Q1/32

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0414 ,  H01Q1/3233 ,  H01Q1/3241 ,  H01Q1/3275 ,  H01Q3/40 ,  H01Q5/28 ,  H01Q5/42 ,  H01Q9/0428 ,  H01Q9/36 ,  H01Q21/24 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H01Q21/30

Abstract: An antenna assembly operating in the AM/FM, 3G and 4G cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, satellite and 5G bands. The assembly provides a wide bandwidth, orientation dependent, directional antenna via volumetric radiating elements that conformal to exterior surface(s) of a vehicle such as a passenger car. The volumetric antenna elements may be further controlled by embedded components and/or surrounded by controllable ground plane elements. In one application, the antenna may be used to detect a direction of approach by person to, for example, operate only certain door locks.

公开(公告)号：US20170220843A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15429578

申请日：2017-02-10

Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC

Inventor： John T. Apostolos ,  William Mouyos ,  Judy Feng ,  Dwayne T. Jeffrey ,  Lillian Dobrowolski

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F21/32 ,  H04M1/673

CPC classification number: G06K9/00026 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06F2221/2139 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/0008 ,  G06K9/001 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06K9/00892 ,  G06K9/22 ,  H04L63/0861 ,  H04M1/673 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: A touchscreen, now incorporated in most smartphones, tablets, laptops, and similar devices, presents an effective and transparent method to incorporate continuous active user verification schemes. The touchscreen element grid structure can be used to capture information, such as a set of one-dimensional time-varying signals produced as the user's finger moves past the grid intersections points. This information may be used to verify the user, or that a valid user currently has possession of the mobile device, even while the user is not consciously engaged in an active verification process. Further functions, such as habitual gesture recognition, can also be performed using the same grid outputs.

公开(公告)号：US09705199B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14702147

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC

Inventor： John T. Apostolos ,  William Mouyos ,  Benjamin McMahon ,  Brian Molen ,  Paul Gili

IPC: H01Q3/34 ,  H01Q13/20 ,  H01Q3/44 ,  H01Q21/24 ,  H01P5/18 ,  H01P5/19 ,  H01Q21/00 ,  H01Q21/06

CPC classification number: H01Q13/206 ,  H01P5/185 ,  H01P5/19 ,  H01Q3/34 ,  H01Q3/443 ,  H01Q21/0037 ,  H01Q21/0075 ,  H01Q21/065 ,  H01Q21/24

Abstract: A dielectric travelling wave antenna (DTWA) using a TEM mode transmission line and variable dielectric substrate.

公开(公告)号：US09583520B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14017466

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC

Inventor： Patricia Bodan ,  John T. Apostolos ,  William Mouyos

IPC: H01L27/144 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/054

CPC classification number: H01L27/144 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/0549 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A prism coupled waveguide-fed solar collector array optimized for geometric fill factor. An integrated linear array of prisms is arranged with their input faces in a common plane. The exit faces of the prisms each feds a corresponding optical waveguide and detector.

Abstract translation: 针对几何填充因子优化的棱镜耦合波导馈电太阳能收集器阵列。 棱镜的集成线性阵列被布置成其输入面在公共平面中。 每个棱镜的出射面各自相应的光波导和检测器。

公开(公告)号：US09413063B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14740588

申请日：2015-06-16

Applicant: AMI Research & Development, LLC

Inventor： John T. Apostolos ,  William Mouyos ,  Patricia Bodan ,  Milton Feng ,  Benjamin McMahon

IPC: H01B13/00 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q9/28 ,  C23C8/36 ,  C23C8/80

CPC classification number: C23C8/80 ,  C23C8/02 ,  C23C8/36

Abstract: The use of rectennas, or antenna-coupled rectifiers, using metal-insulator-metal tunnel diodes as rectifiers for energy conversion has been explored with more fervor recently, given the advances in nanotechnology fabrication and increased resolution of features. Some have made these devices from symmetric metals (e.g. Ni—NiO—Ni) and asymmetric metals (e.g. Al—AlOx/Pt), and have used deposited oxides as well as native oxides. One key to obtaining a highly asymmetric device with efficient current generation needed for high conversion efficiency is to instead use dissimilar metals and a thin reproducible oxide. The described method allows for a thin, reproducible native oxide of nickel be integrated with any antenna metal to overcome oxide surface roughness problems that typically hamper the practicality of these devices.

Abstract translation: 鉴于纳米技术制造的进步以及特征分辨率的提高，最近更多地研究了使用金属绝缘体金属隧道二极管作为能量转换整流器的直角天线或天线耦合整流器。 一些使这些器件由对称金属（例如Ni-NiO-Ni）和不对称金属（例如Al-AlOx / Pt）制成，并且已经使用沉积的氧化物以及天然氧化物。 获得具有高转换效率所需的高效电流产生的高度不对称的器件的一个关键在于使用不同的金属和薄的可再生氧化物。 所描述的方法允许将镍的薄的可再现的天然氧化物与任何天线金属集成以克服通常妨碍这些器件的实用性的氧化物表面粗糙度问题。