公开(公告)号：US20020180648A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：US10055386

申请日：2002-01-23

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle ,  Peter J. Massey

IPC: H01Q001/24 ,  H01Q001/48

CPC classification number: H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q9/045 ,  H01Q21/28

Abstract: A wireless terminal having antenna diversity comprises a transceiver coupled to a plurality of antenna feeds and a ground conductor (902), the antenna feeds being coupled directly to the ground conductor (902). In one embodiment the ground conductor is a conducting case (902). The coupling may be via parallel plate capacitors (504) formed by a respective plate (506) and a surface (908) of the case (902). The case (902) acts as an efficient, wideband radiator, eliminating the need for separate antennas. Slots (912) may be provided to increase the radiating bandwidth of the terminal and improve its diversity performance. Good diversity performance is obtained in a range of environments, whether the terminal is hand-held or free-standing.

Abstract translation: 具有天线分集的无线终端包括耦合到多个天线馈电和接地导体（902）的收发器，天线馈送被直接耦合到接地导体（902）。 在一个实施例中，接地导体是导电壳体（902）。 耦合可以是通过由相应的板（506）和壳体（902）的表面（908）形成的平行板电容器（504）。 情况（902）充当有效的宽带辐射器，消除了对单独天线的需要。 可以提供插槽（912）以增加终端的辐射带宽并提高其分集性能。 无论终端是手持还是独立，在一系列环境中都能获得良好的多样性。

公开(公告)号：US20020149524A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US10085696

申请日：2002-02-27

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H01Q001/24 ,  H01Q001/50

CPC classification number: H01Q9/14 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q5/335 ,  H01Q5/50 ,  H01Q9/0407 ,  H01Q9/0442

Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises a patch conductor (102) supported substantially parallel to a ground plane (104) and a feed conductor (106) connected to the patch conductor. Such an arrangement is similar to a conventional Planar Inverted-F Antenna (PIFA), but lacks the additional grounding conductor connected between the patch conductor and the ground plane in known PIFAs. Elimination of this grounding conductor enables matching to be performed by external circuitry, thereby enabling a better match to be achieved and enabling similar performance to conventional PIFA antennas to be achieved from a reduced volume. These advantages are particularly apparent for dual-band (or multi-band) operation, where the use of a dual-band matching circuit allows a much smaller and less complex antenna to be used.

Abstract translation: 天线装置包括基本上平行于接地平面（104）支撑的贴片导体（102）和连接到贴片导体的馈电导体（106）。 这种布置类似于传统的平面倒F天线（PIFA），但是在已知的PIFA中缺少连接在接线导体和接地层之间的附加接地导体。 消除该接地导体使得能够由外部电路执行匹配，从而能够实现更好的匹配，并且能够实现从减小的体积获得与常规PIFA天线类似的性能。 这些优点对于双频带（或多频带）操作特别明显，其中使用双频带匹配电路允许使用更小且更复杂的天线。

公开(公告)号：US20020146988A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-10

申请号：US10056096

申请日：2002-01-24

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle ,  Peter J. Massey

IPC: H04B001/38

CPC classification number: H01Q9/36 ,  H01Q1/243

Abstract: A wireless terminal a transceiver coupled to an antenna feed and a ground conductor (502), the antenna feed being coupled directly to the ground conductor (502). In one embodiment the ground conductor is a conducting case (902). The coupling is via a parallel plate capacitor formed by a respective plate (506) and a portion of the surface of the case (502). The case (502) acts as an efficient, wideband radiator, eliminating the need for separate antennas. Slots (912, 1214) perform a matching function, eliminating the need for matching between the transceiver and antenna feed.

Abstract translation: 无线终端耦合到天线馈电和接地导体（502）的收发器，所述天线馈送被直接耦合到接地导体（502）。 在一个实施例中，接地导体是导电壳体（902）。 耦合通过由相应板（506）和壳体（502）的表面的一部分形成的平行板电容器。 情况（502）充当有效的宽带辐射器，消除了对单独天线的需要。 插槽（912,1214）执行匹配功能，消除了收发器和天线馈电之间匹配的需要。

公开(公告)号：US20020126052A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-12

申请号：US10084709

申请日：2002-02-25

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H01Q001/24 ,  H01Q013/10

CPC classification number: H01Q9/14 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q5/357 ,  H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q9/0442 ,  H01Q9/045 ,  H01Q13/10

Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises a patch conductor (102) supported substantially parallel to a ground plane (104). The patch conductor includes first (106) and second (108) connection points, for connection to radio circuitry, and further incorporates a slot (202) between the first and second points. The antenna can be operated in a plurality of modes by variations in the impedances connected to the first and second points. For example, if signals are fed to the first point (106) then a high frequency antenna is obtained by connecting the second point (108) to ground and a low frequency antenna by leaving the second point (108) open circuit. A wide range of embodiments having alternative connection arrangements are possible.

Abstract translation: 天线装置包括基本上平行于接地平面（104）支撑的接线导体（102）。 接线导体包括用于连接到无线电电路的第一（106）和第二（108）连接点，并且还包括在第一和第二点之间的槽（202）。 通过连接到第一和第二点的阻抗的变化，可以以多种模式操作天线。 例如，如果信号被馈送到第一点（106），则通过使第二点（108）断开电路将第二点（108）连接到地和低频天线来获得高频天线。 具有备选连接布置的多种实施例是可能的。

公开(公告)号：US20020183087A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：US10153256

申请日：2002-05-22

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

Inventor： Adrian G. Spencer ,  Kevin R. Boyle ,  Christopher B. Marshall

IPC: H04M001/00

CPC classification number: H04B7/0808 ,  H04B7/082

Abstract: An antenna diversity arrangement is applicable to frequency hopping receiver (34) for receiving data packets transmitted on frequency channels lying within an overall frequency bandwidth, divided into a plurality of sub-bands. In each sub-band the frequency characteristics of the channel will be substantially the same. The choice of antenna (10, 12) for a particular sub-band is done by carrying-out frequency diversity measurements and the selection is treated as being valid for a period of time which may be preset or determined dynamically. In operation the hopping sequence is known to the receiver so that it can determine in advance the frequency of the next data packet to be received and can select the particular antenna without the necessity of carrying out diversity measurements. At the end of the time period the suitability of the selected antenna is checked and if necessary the selection is updated in the receiver.

Abstract translation: 天线分集装置可应用于跳频接收机（34），用于接收在被分成多个子频带的整个频带内的频道上发送的数据分组。 在每个子带中，信道的频率特性将基本相同。 用于特定子带的天线（10,12）的选择通过执行频率分集测量来完成，并且该选择被视为在可以动态地预设或确定的一段时间内有效。 在操作中，接收机已知跳频序列，使得它可以预先确定要接收的下一个数据分组的频率，并且可以选择特定的天线，而不需要进行分集测量。 在时间段结束时，检查所选天线的适用性，并且如果需要，在接收机中更新选择。

公开(公告)号：US20020171590A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-21

申请号：US10128840

申请日：2002-04-24

Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H01Q001/24 ,  H01Q001/36

CPC classification number: H01Q9/40 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q5/357 ,  H01Q5/50 ,  H01Q9/28

Abstract: An antenna arrangement (300) comprises a ground conductor (102) on which is mounted an antenna (304). The antenna is small relative to a wavelength at operational frequencies of the antenna arrangement (300) and the dimensions of the antenna (304) are selected so that the combined impedance of the antenna (304) and ground conductor (102) is suitable for driving via a conventional matching circuit. This condition is met when the bandwidth of the arrangement is dominated by that of the antenna and ground conductor, rather than that of the matching circuit. In one embodiment the antenna is a triangular conducting element which is considerably wider than its height, the length being sufficient to to give a reasonable resistance and the width being sufficient to reduce the reactance to a level that can reasonably be matched.

Abstract translation: 天线装置（300）包括接地导体（102），天线装置安装在天线（304）上。 天线相对于天线装置（300）的工作频率处的波长较小，并且天线（304）的尺寸被选择为使得天线（304）和接地导体（102）的组合阻抗适于驱动 通过传统的匹配电路。 当布置的带宽由天线和接地导体的带宽支配而不是匹配电路的带宽时，满足这一条件。 在一个实施例中，天线是比其高度宽得多的三角形导电元件，其长度足以给出合理的电阻，并且宽度足以将电抗减小至可合理匹配的电平。

公开(公告)号：US20020130816A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-19

申请号：US10055376

申请日：2002-01-22

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H01Q001/24 ,  H01Q001/38

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q9/0442

Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises a patch conductor (102) having a feed conductor (106) connected to a first point and a grounding conductor (108) connected between a second point and a ground plane (104). An example of such an arrangement is a conventional planar inverted-F antenna. A problem with such antennas is that their impedance is inductive, making them difficult to feed. The present invention incorporates a slot (702) in the patch conductor (102) between the first and second points, which enables the inductive component of the antenna's impedance to be substantially reduced. Suitable positioning of the slot (702) on the patch conductor (102) also enables an impedance transformation to be achieved. The antenna described above may have a substantially reduced volume compared with known planar antennas with minimal reduction in performance.

Abstract translation: 天线装置包括具有连接到第一点的馈电导体（106）和连接在第二点和接地平面（104）之间的接地导体（108）的接线导体（102）。 这种布置的示例是传统的平面倒F天线。 这种天线的问题是它们的阻抗是感应的，使得它们难以进料。 本发明在第一和第二点之间的接线导体（102）中包括槽（702），这使天线阻抗的电感分量能够大大减小。 槽（702）在贴片导体（102）上的适当定位还使得能够实现阻抗变换。 与已知的平面天线相比，上述天线可以具有显着减小的体积，同时性能的降低最小。

公开(公告)号：US20030016179A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-23

申请号：US10196773

申请日：2002-07-17

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H01Q001/24 ,  H01Q001/48

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0442 ,  H01Q9/0421

Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises a patch conductor (102) supported substantially parallel to a ground plane (104), a feed pin (106) connected to the patch conductor at a first point and a ground pin (108) connected between a second point on the patch conductor and the ground plane. The feed and ground pins are connected by a linking conductor (510) and have shunt capacitance means coupled across them. Suitable values of the capacitance means and the location and dimensions of the linking conductor enable a good match to the antenna to be achieved. The linking conductor may be directly connected to the patch conductor or there may be gaps between the feed and ground pins both above and is below the linking conductor. An impedance transformation may be provided by the feed and ground pins having different cross-sectional areas and/or by the provision of a slot in the patch conductor.

Abstract translation: 天线装置包括基本上平行于接地平面（104）支撑的接线导体（102），在第一点处连接到接线导体的馈电引脚（106）和连接在第二点上的第二点之间的接地引脚（108） 贴片导体和接地层。 馈电和接地引脚通过连接导体（510）连接，并且具有耦合在其上的分流电容装置。 电容装置的适当值和连接导体的位置和尺寸能够实现与天线的良好匹配。 连接导体可以直接连接到贴片导体，或者在连接导体之上和之下的馈电和接地引脚之间可能存在间隙。 阻抗变换可以由具有不同横截面积的馈电和接地引脚提供，和/或通过在接线导体中提供槽。

公开(公告)号：US20020177416A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-28

申请号：US10150826

申请日：2002-05-17

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle ,  Antonius J.M. De Graauw ,  Roger Hill ,  Peter J. Massey

IPC: H04B001/40

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

Abstract: A radio communications device, such as a mobile phone or Bluetooth device, comprises a ground conductor (302) incorporating a slot (304) and means (308) for coupling a transceiver to the slot to enable the ground conductor to function as an antenna. Such a device enables efficient radiating performance to be obtained from a significantly smaller volume than known antenna arrangements. In one embodiment the ground conductor (302), slot (304) and transceiver are integrated in a module (206), which module is 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 frequency of the slot (304) can be modified.

Abstract translation: 诸如移动电话或蓝牙设备的无线电通信设备包括结合有时隙（304）的接地导体（302）和用于将收发器耦合到时隙的装置（308），以使接地导体能够用作天线。 这样的器件能够从比已知的天线布置明显更小的体积获得有效的辐射性能。 在一个实施例中，接地导体（302），槽（304）和收发器集成在模块（206）中，该模块适于连接到提供天线面积的大部分的另一接地导体。 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的面积，可以改变槽（304）的谐振频率。

公开(公告)号：US20020049041A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-25

申请号：US09969000

申请日：2001-10-02

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

Inventor： Paul R. Marshall ,  Kevin R. Boyle ,  Christopher B. Marshall

IPC: H04B001/44

CPC classification number: H04B1/48

Abstract: A transceiver for use in a time division radio system comprises a transmitter (104) and a receiver (106), each coupled to a different port of an antenna (102). By suitable switching of low impedances between antenna ports and ground, signals can be routed as required between the transmitter, receiver and antenna. In one embodiment the antenna (102) is a folded monopole which is fed at one end while the other end is grounded by switching the appropriate circuitry (114,112) to a low impedance state. In a modification of this embodiment one switch (114) connects the antenna (102) to a DC supply (Vc) which provides power for the transmitter when the transceiver is functioning as a transmitter. Filtering and matching circuitry (502,504) can be inserted as necessary between antenna feed lines (108,110) and the transmission and reception circuitry. In alternative embodiments the antenna may have further ports, with impedance changes at these ports implementing the switching and routing functions.

Abstract translation: 用于时分无线电系统的收发器包括发射机（104）和接收机（106），每个都耦合到天线（102）的不同端口。 通过天线端口和地之间的低阻抗的适当切换，信号可以根据需要在发射机，接收机和天线之间路由。 在一个实施例中，天线（102）是折叠的单极，其在一端馈送，而另一端通过将适当的电路（114,112）切换到低阻抗状态而接地。 在该实施例的修改中，一个开关（114）将天线（102）连接到当收发器用作发射器时为发射机提供电力的DC电源（Vc）。 可以根据需要在天线馈线（108,110）和发射和接收电路之间插入滤波和匹配电路（502,504）。 在替代实施例中，天线可以具有其他端口，这些端口处的阻抗变化实现了切换和布线功能。