公开(公告)号：US09054774B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US13254398

申请日：2010-03-01

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H04B1/56 ,  H04B7/00 ,  H04L5/14 ,  H04B1/18 ,  H04B1/52

CPC classification number: H04B1/18 ,  H04B1/52

Abstract: A communication system transmits signals having frequencies that lie within a transmission band and receives signals having frequencies that lie within a reception band. The system includes a duplexer and an antenna. The duplexer includes a transmission branch and a reception branch. The transmission branch includes a transmission filter, a transmission phase shifting network and a transmission matching network. The reception branch includes a reception filter, a reception phase shifting network and a reception matching network. The transmission matching network and the reception matching network have predominately constant phase shifts over frequencies within the reception band and within the transmission band, respectively. The antenna is coupled to the transmission matching network and to the reception matching network, and shows a predominantly reactance-only impedance variation over frequencies in the transmission band and over frequencies in the reception band.

Abstract translation: 通信系统发送具有位于传输频带内的频率的信号，并接收具有位于接收频带内的频率的信号。 该系统包括双工器和天线。 双工器包括传输分支和接收分支。 传输分支包括传输滤波器，传输相移网络和传输匹配网络。 接收分支包括接收滤波器，接收相移网络和接收匹配网络。 传输匹配网络和接收匹配网络分别在接收频带内和传输频带内的频率上具有主要恒定的相移。 天线耦合到传输匹配网络和接收匹配网络，并且在接收频带中的传输频带和频率上的频率上显示出主要是电抗阻抗的变化。

公开(公告)号：US08330667B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12812363

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H01Q9/04

CPC classification number: H04B1/0458 ,  H03F1/02 ,  H03F3/24 ,  H03H7/40 ,  H04B2001/045

Abstract: A method of offsetting a mismatch due to user interaction when handling a portable wireless terminal in which antenna matching is changed from inductive matching to capacitive matching in response to a reactance change exceeding a threshold level and vice versa when an opposite change is detected. An antenna interface module (44) is coupled between a RF output or input stage (25 or 33) and an antenna (48 or 50). The antenna interface module includes first and second switches (SW1/1, SW1/2 or SW2/1, SW2/2), a first matching circuit including an inductive reactance (68 or 96) coupled between the power amplifier and the first switch and a second matching circuit including a capacitive reactance (68 or 92) is coupled between the RF output or input stage and the second switch (SW1/1 or SW2/1). A reactance threshold detector (54 or 56) determines if the reactance change traverses a predetermined threshold value and causes the first and second switches to be actuated so that the matching changes from inductive to capacitive or vice versa.

Abstract translation: 当处理便携式无线终端时，抵消由于用户交互引起的不匹配的方法，其中天线匹配响应于超过阈值电平的电抗变化而从电感匹配变为电容匹配，反之亦然。 天线接口模块（44）耦合在RF输出或输入级（25或33）与天线（48或50）之间。 天线接口模块包括第一和第二开关（SW1 / 1，SW1 / 2或SW2 / 1，SW2 / 2），第一匹配电路包括耦合在功率放大器与第一开关之间的感抗（68或96） 包括电容电抗（68或92）的第二匹配电路耦合在RF输出或输入级与第二开关（SW1 / 1或SW2 / 1）之间。 电抗阈值检测器（54或56）确定电抗变化是否穿过预定阈值，并且使得第一和第二开关被致动，使得匹配从电感到电容改变，反之亦然。

公开(公告)号：US20080274775A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：US12172774

申请日：2008-07-14

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: G04G21/04 ,  G04R60/00 ,  G04R60/06 ,  H01Q1/273 ,  H01Q1/362 ,  H01Q11/08 ,  H04B1/385

Abstract: A body-worn personal communications apparatus that includes a physically-short electric antenna that is physically smaller in at least one dimension than its electrical length in that same dimension, a transceiver connected to the antenna, a microphone connected to the transceiver, and a casing having a height that is less than its width and its length. The microphone is disposed within the casing, and the antenna is mounted such that the one dimension of the antenna is aligned with the height of the casing.

Abstract translation: 一种身体佩戴的个人通信装置，其包括物理上短的电天线，其物理上在相同尺寸上的电气长度至少一个维度上较小，连接到天线的收发器，连接到收发器的麦克风和壳体 具有小于其宽度和长度的高度。 麦克风设置在壳体内，并且天线被安装成使得天线的一个尺寸与壳体的高度对准。

公开(公告)号：US06909911B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US10218215

申请日：2002-08-13

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle ,  Peter J. Massey

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle ,  Peter J. Massey

IPC: H01Q13/08 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04B1/10 ,  H04Q1/52

CPC classification number: H01Q1/245 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H05K1/0218 ,  H05K1/0231

Abstract: A capacitively back-coupled wireless terminal (10) comprises a PCB (22) having a ground conductor (24) on one surface. A back coupling capacitor (C) is carried by the ground conductor. An elongate slot (30) is provided in the ground conductor to widen the bandwidth. An electromagnetic shield (32) is provided on the side of the PCB (22) which in use is facing a lossy dielectric in order to reduce the SAR. The shield is disposed adjacent to, but spaced from, the slot (30) in the ground conductor and the back coupling capacitor. For narrowband operation the slot may be omitted and/or the spacing between the PCB (22) and the shield (32) may be reduced.

Abstract translation: 电容性背耦合无线终端（10）包括在一个表面上具有接地导体（24）的PCB（22）。 背耦合电容器（C）由接地导体承载。 在接地导体中设置有细长槽（30）以加宽带宽。 电路屏蔽（32）设置在PCB（22）的侧面，PCB（22）在使用中面向有损电介质以减少SAR。 屏蔽件设置成与接地导体和背耦合电容器中的狭槽（30）相邻但间隔开。 对于窄带操作，可以省略槽，和/或可以减小PCB（22）和屏蔽（32）之间的间隔。

公开(公告)号：US09225065B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13695396

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle ,  Maurice de Jongh ,  Adrianus van Bezooijen

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle ,  Maurice de Jongh ,  Adrianus van Bezooijen

IPC: H01Q1/50 ,  H03H7/40 ,  H01Q9/04

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0442 ,  H03H7/40

Abstract: A cheaper to produce, smaller and easy to drive adaptive antenna module is presented. The module comprises a signal path, an antenna, and a tuning circuit with two variable impedance elements. The tuning circuit operates over a restricted range of impedances and maintains the series resonance characteristic of the antenna.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种便宜的生产方式，体积更小，易于驾驶的自适应天线模块。 该模块包括信号路径，天线和具有两个可变阻抗元件的调谐电路。 调谐电路在有限的阻抗范围内工作，并保持天线的串联谐振特性。

公开(公告)号：US20130335168A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13996853

申请日：2010-12-23

Applicant: Zidong Liu ,  Klaus Reimann ,  Kevin R. Boyle ,  Maurice de Jongh ,  Jeroen Bielen

Inventor： Zidong Liu ,  Klaus Reimann ,  Kevin R. Boyle ,  Maurice de Jongh ,  Jeroen Bielen

IPC: H03H7/01

CPC classification number: H03H7/0161 ,  H01G5/014 ,  H01G5/019

Abstract: An RF device includes a substrate and a series circuit of a tunable RF component and a DC blocking capacitor. The series circuit is arranged on the substrate and couples an RF signal terminal to a fixed voltage terminal that is electrically isolated from the RF signal terminal. The tunable RF component is coupled to the RF signal terminal, the DC blocking capacitor is coupled to the fixed voltage terminal and a driver terminal is coupled to the tunable RF component.

Abstract translation: RF器件包括基底和可调RF元件和隔直流电容器的串联电路。 串联电路布置在基板上，并将RF信号端子耦合到与RF信号端子电隔离的固定电压端子。 可调RF分量耦合到RF信号端，隔直流电容器耦合到固定电压端，驱动端耦合到可调谐RF组件。

公开(公告)号：US20100091690A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US11720836

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H04L5/00

CPC classification number: H04B1/406 ,  H04B1/0057

Abstract: A multi-band RF circuit has receive paths for two or more bands, and transmit paths, a bidirectional one-in multi-le-out transmission line junction (100) for combining the paths for coupling to an antenna. A switch combines transmit and receive paths, and a receive path circuit (110, 150, 160, 230, 240) is arranged to pass signals of its band, and appear open circuit to signals of the other bands. This means the combiner no longer needs to cut off the receive paths when they are not used. This can reduce components and thus reduce losses in the transmit paths for longer battery life or greater transmit range. A band filter (SAW) and a complementary circuit can achieve the open circuit. The bands can include GSM and GPS bands, the circuits can be used in tri band mobile handsets and handsets for future 3G bands, or base stations.

Abstract translation: 多频带RF电路具有用于两个或更多个频带和发射路径的接收路径，一个用于组合用于耦合到天线的路径的双向一输入多输出传输线路结（100）。 开关组合发送和接收路径，并且接收路径电路（110,150,160,230,240）被布置成传送其频带的信号，并且对其他频带的信号显现开路。 这意味着组合器不再需要在不使用时切断接收路径。 这可以减少组件，从而减少发射路径中的损耗，延长电池寿命或更大的发射范围。 带式滤波器（SAW）和互补电路可以实现开路。 频带可以包括GSM和GPS频带，这些电路可以用于未来3G频段或基站的三频手机和手机。

公开(公告)号：US07671808B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US10563649

申请日：2004-07-02

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q1/243

Abstract: A communications device, such as a cellular telephone, comprises a RF circuit and a PIFA antenna having feed and shorting terminations. An electrically conductive, self supporting member is provided to effect a connection between contact points of the RF circuit and the antenna. The member has at least one feed pillar and a shorting pillar which are substantially permanently connected to respective contact points of the RF circuit, and an antenna interface which forms a pressure connection with the terminations of the antenna.

Abstract translation: 诸如蜂窝电话的通信设备包括RF电路和具有馈电和短路终端的PIFA天线。 提供导电的自支撑构件以实现RF电路的接触点和天线之间的连接。 该构件具有至少一个馈电柱和短路柱，其基本上永久地连接到RF电路的相应接触点，以及天线接口，其与天线的终端形成压力连接。

公开(公告)号：US20090237858A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12158668

申请日：2006-12-18

Applicant: Peter G. Steeneken ,  Kevin R. Boyle ,  Antonius J.M. De Graauw ,  Theodoor G.S.M. Rijks ,  Jozef T.M. Van Beek

Inventor： Peter G. Steeneken ,  Kevin R. Boyle ,  Antonius J.M. De Graauw ,  Theodoor G.S.M. Rijks ,  Jozef T.M. Van Beek

IPC: H01G5/16 ,  H01G5/011 ,  H01G5/38 ,  H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H01G5/38

Abstract: A tuneable capacitor arrangement for RF use has two series coupled MEMS variable capacitors (C1,C2;C4,C5,C6,C7), varied according to a control signal. The series coupling enables the capacitor to withstand a higher voltage since this is shared by the individual capacitors in a series coupled arrangement. An increase in size of electrodes for each capacitor is compensated by a reduction in size of the springs supporting movable electrodes. These springs can have a larger stiffness value since the capacitance is larger. This means shorter springs, which can also result in a reduction in problems of stiction, resistance, and slow switching. The capacitances have a fixed and a movable electrode, with the RF signal coupled to the fixed electrode to avoid the springs needing to carry an RF signal. This can reduce the problems of inductance and resistance in the springs.

Abstract translation: 用于RF使用的可调谐电容器布置具有根据控制信号而变化的两个串联耦合的MEMS可变电容器（C1，C2; C4，C5，C6，C7）。 串联耦合使得电容器能够承受更高的电压，因为这是由串联耦合布置的各个电容器共享的。 通过减少支撑可动电极的弹簧的尺寸来补偿每个电容器的电极尺寸的增加。 这些弹簧可以具有较大的刚度值，因为电容较大。 这意味着较短的弹簧，这也可能导致静电，电阻和慢速切换的问题的减少。 电容具有固定和可移动电极，RF信号耦合到固定电极以避免弹簧需要携带RF信号。 这可以减少弹簧中电感和电阻的问题。

公开(公告)号：US07443344B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US10568010

申请日：2004-08-04

Applicant: Kevin R. Boyle

Inventor： Kevin R. Boyle

IPC: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q13/10

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q5/371 ,  H01Q9/0421

Abstract: An antenna arrangement for a radio communications apparatus such as a mobile phone, comprises a substantially planar patch conductor having a first feed connection point for connection to radio circuitry and a second feed connection point for connection to a ground plane, a first, differential slot in the patch conductor between the first and second connection points and a second, dual band slot located in the patch conductor outside the area between the first and second connection points. The length of the first slot is greater than a quarter wavelength, and provides a third resonant frequency increasing the bandwidth of the antenna. The width of the patch conductor between the first and the second slots is selected to obtain a low impedance transformation and thereby a low antenna resistance causing detuning the antenna. A user holding the phone increases the antenna resistance thereby tuning the antenna.

Abstract translation: 用于诸如移动电话的无线电通信装置的天线装置包括具有用于连接到无线电电路的第一馈电连接点和用于连接到接地平面的第二馈电连接点的基本上平面的配线导体， 位于第一和第二连接点之间的接线导体和位于第一和第二连接点之间区域外部的接线导体中的第二双带隙。 第一时隙的长度大于四分之一波长，并且提供增加天线带宽的第三谐振频率。 选择第一和第二时隙之间的接线导体的宽度以获得低阻抗变换，从而降低天线阻抗，使天线失谐。 握住电话的用户增加天线电阻，从而调谐天线。