公开(公告)号：US20070155375A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11326262

申请日：2006-01-05

Applicant: Thomas Kappel ,  Harold Asbridge ,  Douglas Gribben ,  Alexander Gordy ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Bobby Webb

Inventor： Thomas Kappel ,  Harold Asbridge ,  Douglas Gribben ,  Alexander Gordy ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Bobby Webb

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W24/04 ,  H04W4/90 ,  H04W76/50

Abstract: A cellular telecommunications system and methods of monitoring, control and communication within such a system. In one aspect redundancy is provided by a second mode of communication for control signals should the primary mode be unavailable. In one embodiment a secondary wireless network is provided in case of failure of a backhaul link. This allows the control of ancillary equipment in case of unavailability of the primary mode of communication. In another aspect continuity of telephony signals may be provided in a cellular communications system by utilising one or more wireless link between base stations to convey telephony signals normally conveyed via a backhaul link.

Abstract translation: 蜂窝电信系统以及在这种系统内的监控，控制和通信的方法。 在一个方面，如果主模式不可用，冗余由用于控制信号的第二通信模式提供。 在一个实施例中，在回程链路故障的情况下提供辅助无线网络。 这允许在不可用的主要通信模式的情况下控制辅助设备。 在另一方面，电话信号的连续性可以在蜂窝通信系统中通过利用基站之间的一个或多个无线链路传送经由回程链路正常传送的电话信号来提供。

公开(公告)号：US20060249633A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11411707

申请日：2006-04-25

Applicant: Rick Korczak ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Christopher Stockman

Inventor： Rick Korczak ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Christopher Stockman

IPC: E21F17/02

CPC classification number: F16L3/222 ,  F16B7/04 ,  F16B21/075 ,  F16B37/02 ,  F16B37/045 ,  F16L3/24 ,  H02G3/30

Abstract: An adapter and hanger mounts an associated article to an associated anchor rail. The anchor rail is formed as a U-shaped channel having a pair of upstanding, opposing legs, each leg having an inwardly extending wall and terminating in a downwardly oriented lip. The adapter includes a top surface, flanges depending from the top surface and mounting legs extending from the flanges. The mounting legs each have a hook-like portion for engaging a respective rail lip. The adapter is flexible to permit urging the flanges inwardly toward one another for inserting a portion of the mounting legs into the U-shaped channel, and is also resilient such that the hook like portions biasedly engage the rail lips. In one embodiment, a hanger is formed integral with the adapter.

公开(公告)号：US20050073970A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10759024

申请日：2004-01-20

Applicant: Darren Davidson ,  Russell Dearnley ,  Andrew Gray ,  Shirley Hallmark ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Bobby Webb

Inventor： Darren Davidson ,  Russell Dearnley ,  Andrew Gray ,  Shirley Hallmark ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Bobby Webb

IPC: H04B20060101 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04Q7/00

CPC classification number: H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/02

Abstract: A wireless network management system for controlling a network of antennas including multiple antennas located at multiple sites includes a controller remotely located from the network of antennas for generating an internet protocol address and establishing an internet protocol connection to a data network in communication with the network of antennas. The controller provides control signals for controlling antenna operating parameters for each of the antennas at each of the multiple sites. The system further includes a user interface coupled to the controller for selecting ones of the antennas and establishing selected antenna operating parameters based upon the creation of a group of antennas and a created schedule.

Abstract translation: 用于控制包括位于多个站点的多个天线的天线网络的无线网络管理系统包括远离天线网络的控制器，用于产生互联网协议地址，以及建立到与网络通信的数据网络的因特网协议连接 天线。 控制器提供控制信号，用于控制多个站点中的每一个处的每个天线的天线操作参数。 该系统还包括耦合到控制器的用户界面，用于基于创建一组天线和创建的时间表来选择天线中的天线和建立所选择的天线操作参数。

公开(公告)号：US20120086612A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US13269250

申请日：2011-10-07

Applicant: Kevin Linehan ,  Scott Sladek ,  John Kadala ,  Jonas Aleksa ,  Jonathon C. Veihl

Inventor： Kevin Linehan ,  Scott Sladek ,  John Kadala ,  Jonas Aleksa ,  Jonathon C. Veihl

IPC: G01R29/10

CPC classification number: G01R29/10 ,  H01Q3/267

Abstract: Systems and methods of testing active digital radio antennas are presented. Systems and methods can test the active digital radio antenna functioning as both a radio and as an antenna and can test both the transmit and receive performance of the antenna. An electromagnetic probe can scan the antenna to perform the testing and couple to the elements of the antenna using radio frequency signals propagated in the air, as opposed to direct cabling.

Abstract translation: 提出了测试有源数字无线电天线的系统和方法。 系统和方法可以测试用作无线电和天线的有源数字无线电天线，并且可以测试天线的发射和接收性能。 电磁探头可以扫描天线来执行测试，并使用在空中传播的射频信号与天线的元件耦合，而不是直接布线。

公开(公告)号：US20050003864A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10613828

申请日：2003-07-03

Applicant: Robert Elliot ,  Kevin Linehan

Inventor： Robert Elliot ,  Kevin Linehan

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q3/2629

Abstract: An antenna system including a coverage antenna (2) with a coverage beam pattern; and an auxiliary antenna (3) with an auxiliary beam pattern. The auxiliary beam pattern is arranged to perform sidelobe suppression, null steering, null addition, or null-fill. In the case where the auxiliary antenna is used to perform sidelobe suppression, the auxiliary beam pattern has a mainlobe with: an amplitude lower than an amplitude of a mainlobe of said coverage beam pattern; a width lower than a width of said mainlobe of said coverage beam pattern; a phase different to a phase of a sidelobe of said coverage beam pattern; and a direction which is selected so as to at least partially suppress said sidelobe.

Abstract translation: 一种天线系统，包括具有覆盖波束图案的覆盖天线（2） 和具有辅助光束图案的辅助天线（3）。 辅助光束图案被布置成执行旁瓣抑制，零转向，零加法或零填充。 在辅助天线用于进行旁瓣抑制的情况下，辅助波束图形具有主瓣，其幅度比所述覆盖波束图案的主瓣的振幅低; 宽度小于所述覆盖波束图案的所述主瓣的宽度; 与所述覆盖波束图案的旁瓣的相位不同的相位; 以及选择以至少部分地抑制所述旁瓣的方向。

公开(公告)号：US20070241983A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11405814

申请日：2006-04-18

Applicant: Huy Cao ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Martin Zimmerman ,  Xiangyang Ai

Inventor： Huy Cao ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Martin Zimmerman ,  Xiangyang Ai

IPC: H01Q21/26

CPC classification number: H01Q9/28 ,  H01Q9/285 ,  H01Q21/26

Abstract: A dipole antenna comprising a base; first and second pairs of dipoles positioned in front of the base and arranged around a central region; a first feed line which extends from the base towards the dipoles and splits at a first junction positioned in front of the base into a first pair of feed probes each of which is coupled to a respective one of the first pair of dipoles; and a second feed line which extends from the base towards the dipoles and splits at a second junction positioned in front of the base into a second pair of feed probes each of which is coupled to a respective one of the second pair of dipoles. The feed probes are spaced from the dipoles so as to field-couple with the dipoles. In one embodiment, the first pair of feed probes is positioned on a first side of the dipoles and the second pair of feed probes is positioned on a second side of the dipoles opposite to the first side. In another embodiment, the dipoles are printed on a PCB.

Abstract translation: 一种偶极天线，包括一个基座; 第一和第二对偶极子位于基座的前面并围绕中心区域布置; 第一馈电线，其从所述基部朝向所述偶极子延伸并且在位于所述基座的前面的第一接合处分裂为第一对馈送探针，每个馈送探针耦合到所述第一对偶极子中的相应一个; 以及第二馈电线，其从所述基座朝向所述偶极子延伸，并且在位于所述基座前面的第二连接处分裂为第二对馈电探针，每个馈送探针耦合到所述第二对偶极子中的相应一个。 进料探针与偶极子间隔开，以便与偶极子场耦合。 在一个实施例中，第一对进给探针定位在偶极子的第一侧上，第二对进给探针位于与第一侧相反的偶极子的第二侧上。 在另一个实施例中，偶极子印刷在PCB上。

公开(公告)号：US20070063911A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11488216

申请日：2006-07-18

Applicant: D. Davidson ,  Philip Sorells ,  Bobby Webb ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Louis Meyer

Inventor： D. Davidson ,  Philip Sorells ,  Bobby Webb ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Louis Meyer

IPC: H01Q21/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q3/06 ,  H01Q3/32 ,  H01Q21/26 ,  H01Q21/28

Abstract: A cellular communications antenna including sensors for determining position and/or orientation of the antenna. Position information may be obtained using, for example, a GPS receiver or by triangulation. Orientation information may be obtained using, for example, an electronic compass and/or gyroscope and/or an inclinometer. Position and/or orientation information may be utilised locally to control attributes of the antenna or may be communicated to a central controller which may control attributes of the antenna. Signals may be sent to a central controller to indicate that an attribute of the antenna is outside a desired range.

Abstract translation: 一种蜂窝通信天线，包括用于确定天线的位置和/或取向的传感器。 位置信息可以使用例如GPS接收机或三角测量获得。 定向信息可以使用例如电子罗盘和/或陀螺仪和/或倾斜计获得。 位置和/或取向信息可以在本地用于控制天线的属性，或者可以传送到可以控制天线属性的中央控制器。 信号可以被发送到中央控制器以指示天线的属性在期望的范围之外。

公开(公告)号：US20070030208A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：US11505548

申请日：2006-08-17

Applicant: Kevin Linehan

Inventor： Kevin Linehan

IPC: H01Q3/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q3/06 ,  H01Q3/32 ,  H01Q21/06 ,  H01Q21/061 ,  H01Q21/26 ,  H01Q21/28

Abstract: Multi-array antennas providing dual electrical azimuth beam steering, combined mechanical and electrical azimuth steering, independent mechanical column steering and dual mechanical steering. Systems incorporating such antennas and methods of controlling them are also provided.

Abstract translation: 多阵列天线提供双电方位角转向，组合机电和方位转向，独立的机械柱转向和双机械转向。 还提供了包含这种天线的系统和控制它们的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060244675A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11399627

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Robert Elliot ,  Martin Zimmerman ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Peter Graham ,  Peter Mailandt ,  Louis Meyer ,  Philip Sorells ,  Andrew Gray ,  Ching-Shun Yang

Inventor： Robert Elliot ,  Martin Zimmerman ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Peter Graham ,  Peter Mailandt ,  Louis Meyer ,  Philip Sorells ,  Andrew Gray ,  Ching-Shun Yang

IPC: H01Q21/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/246 ,  H01P1/18 ,  H01Q3/06 ,  H01Q3/20 ,  H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q3/32 ,  H01Q21/06 ,  H01Q21/061 ,  H01Q21/22 ,  H01Q21/26 ,  H01Q21/28

Abstract: There is provided a cellular antenna allowing mechanical azimuth adjustment in combination with adjustment of one or more other antenna attribute such as electrical down tilt, electrical beam width or electrical azimuth adjustment. An integrated control arrangement is provided which can utilise either serial, wireless or RF feed lines to convey communications. A multiband embodiment provides azimuth adjustment for both bands by utilising mechanical and electrical azimuth adjustment. Systems incorporating such antennas and methods of controlling them are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20050134518A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US11056919

申请日：2005-02-11

Applicant: Martin Zimmerman ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Thomas Charlton

Inventor： Martin Zimmerman ,  Kevin Linehan ,  Thomas Charlton

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/52 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01Q21/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/521 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H01Q21/28

Abstract: A radio frequency antenna structure includes a base station antenna and an auxiliary antenna mounted within a common antenna assembly. The base station antenna is configured to transmit or receive signals in a first frequency range and to develop a main beam that is substantially wider in azimuth than in elevation, and the auxiliary antenna is configured to transmit or receive signals in a second frequency range at least partially overlapping the first frequency range and to develop an auxiliary beam at least partially overlapping the main beam. Means are included for decoupling the base station and auxiliary antennas to thereby suppress interference between the main and auxiliary beams, and for suppressing interference between the auxiliary antenna and any co-located antennas.

Abstract translation: 射频天线结构包括基站天线和安装在公共天线组件内的辅助天线。 基站天线被配置为在第一频率范围内发送或接收信号，并且形成与仰角相比在方位角上大得多的主波束，并且辅助天线被配置为至少在第二频率范围内发送或接收信号 部分地与第一频率范围重叠并且形成至少部分地与主光束重叠的辅助光束。 包括用于去耦合基站和辅助天线的装置，从而抑制主波束和辅助波束之间的干扰，并且用于抑制辅助天线与任何共同定位的天线之间的干扰。