公开(公告)号：US10103801B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US15179440

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

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

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  H04B7/155 ,  H04L5/14 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04B7/022 ,  H04L5/00

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a repeater device having a first coupler to extract downstream channel signals from first guided electromagnetic waves bound to a transmission medium of a guided wave communication system. An amplifier amplifies the downstream channel signals to generate amplified downstream channel signals. A channel selection filter selects one or more of the amplified downstream channel signals to wirelessly transmit to the at least one client device via an antenna. A second coupler guides the amplified downstream channel signals to the transmission medium of the guided wave communication system to propagate as second guided electromagnetic waves. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10090606B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-02

申请号：US14800191

申请日：2015-07-15

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  William Scott Taylor ,  Robert Bennett ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Donald J Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H01Q3/00 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q13/24 ,  H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q15/08 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H01Q1/46 ,  H04R3/00

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an antenna system that includes a plurality of dielectric members configured to propagate first guided electromagnetic waves. A dielectric antenna array is configured to receive the first guided electromagnetic waves and to transmit a controllable beam in response thereto. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10074890B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US14873240

申请日：2015-10-02

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

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

IPC: H01Q1/06 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q21/00 ,  H01Q19/06 ,  F21V21/10 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H01Q13/24 ,  F21W131/103 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01Q21/20 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04B3/52

CPC classification number: H01Q1/24 ,  F21V21/10 ,  F21W2131/103 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H01Q13/24 ,  H01Q19/062 ,  H01Q21/0068 ,  H01Q21/20 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R2420/07

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a communication device that includes an antenna array integrated with a light assembly having at least one light that illuminates an area about a light pole. The antenna array includes a plurality of dielectric antennas that are configured to transmit outbound wireless signals and receive inbound wireless signals. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10074886B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US15070017

申请日：2016-03-15

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  William Scott Taylor ,  Robert Bennett ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Donald J Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H01P3/16 ,  H01P1/04 ,  H01P11/00 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H01P3/06 ,  H01P3/12 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H01P1/02 ,  H01P1/06

CPC classification number: H01P3/16 ,  H01P1/02 ,  H01P1/042 ,  H01P1/064 ,  H01P3/06 ,  H01P3/122 ,  H01P11/006 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission medium that includes a dielectric core comprising a plurality of rigid dielectric members configured to propagate guided electromagnetic waves. A dielectric cladding is disposed on at least a portion of an outer surface of the first dielectric core. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10033107B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-24

申请号：US14965523

申请日：2015-12-10

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

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

IPC: H04L1/00 ,  H01Q13/06 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01Q19/08 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H01Q3/08 ,  H01Q3/36 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H01Q21/20 ,  H04B3/52

CPC classification number: H01Q13/06 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H01Q3/08 ,  H01Q3/36 ,  H01Q13/02 ,  H01Q19/08 ,  H01Q21/205 ,  H04B3/52

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a feed point of a dielectric antenna, electromagnetic waves from a dielectric core coupled to the feed point without an electrical return path, where at least a portion of the dielectric antenna comprises a conductive surface, directing, by the feed point, the electromagnetic waves to a proximal portion of the dielectric antenna, and radiating, via an aperture of the dielectric antenna, a wireless signal responsive to the electromagnetic waves being received at the aperture. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10020587B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US14815023

申请日：2015-07-31

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

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

IPC: H01Q13/02 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H01Q21/20 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H01Q1/46 ,  H04B3/56

CPC classification number: H01Q13/02 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H01P3/10 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H01P5/087 ,  H01Q1/46 ,  H01Q21/20 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01Q25/00 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/56

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, antenna that includes a first plurality of antenna elements radially arranged in a first plane to wirelessly transmit first channel signals received from a guided wave communication system to a plurality of client devices via a first plurality of beams at a corresponding first plurality of angles. A second plurality of antenna elements are radially arranged in a second plane that is displaced a first distance from the first plane to wirelessly transmit second channel signals received from the guided wave communication system to the plurality of client devices via a second plurality of beams at a corresponding second plurality of angles that are angularly displaced from the first plurality of angles. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09973299B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US14513246

申请日：2014-10-14

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

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

IPC: H04B3/00 ,  H04L25/00 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04B3/52 ,  G01R31/02 ,  G01R31/08 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04L1/0025 ,  G01R31/021 ,  G01R31/08 ,  H02J13/002 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B2203/5425 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  Y02E60/7815 ,  Y02E60/7892 ,  Y04S40/121 ,  Y04S40/146

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a waveguide system for detecting a condition that adversely affects a propagation of electromagnetic waves generated by the waveguide system on a surface of the wire, and adjusting characteristics of the electromagnetic waves generated by the waveguide system to reduce adverse effects caused by the condition. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09948333B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US14807130

申请日：2015-07-23

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

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

IPC: H04B1/04

CPC classification number: H04B1/0475 ,  H04B3/52 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04B2203/5441

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating a wireless signal at a first network device and directing the wireless signal towards a second network device of another utility pole, which includes directing the wireless signal away from another network device of the other utility pole. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09947982B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US15095092

申请日：2016-04-10

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

Inventor： Paul Shala Henry ,  William Scott Taylor ,  Robert Bennett ,  Farhad Barzegar ,  Irwin Gerszberg ,  Donald J Barnickel ,  Thomas M. Willis, III

IPC: H01P3/12 ,  H01P3/16 ,  G02B6/38 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H04B3/52

CPC classification number: H01P3/16 ,  G02B6/3829 ,  H01P1/16 ,  H01P3/12 ,  H01P3/122 ,  H01P5/087 ,  H04B3/52

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a connector that includes a first port configured to receive electromagnetic waves guided by a first dielectric core of a first transmission medium. A waveguide is configured to guide the electromagnetic waves from the first port to a second port. The second port is configured to transmit the electromagnetic waves to a second dielectric core of a second transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09876571B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US15072459

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

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

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  H04B10/2575 ,  H01Q13/26 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B3/36

CPC classification number: H04B10/25759 ,  H01Q13/26 ,  H04B3/36 ,  H04B10/40

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a coupler that includes a tapered collar that surrounds a transmission wire. A coaxial coupler, that surrounds at least a portion of the transmission wire, guides an electromagnetic wave to the tapered collar. The tapered collar couples the electromagnetic wave to propagate along an outer surface of the transmission wire. Other embodiments are disclosed.