Abstract:
A multiple band antenna has an RF coupling structure (110) and a resonant RF structure (102). The RF coupling structure (110) has an RF connection (116, 118) and an RF coupling end (112, 114). The resonant RF structure (102) is reactively coupled to the RF coupling end (112, 114). The resonant RF structure (102) has a first end (106) and a second end (108) and has a conductive perimeter (102) enclosing at least one slot area (104) configured to induce an additional resonant RF band for the resonant RF structure (102). The first end (106) and the second end (108) are reactively coupled to a ground plane (124, 120) to facilitate longer wavelength operation. Cellular phones (800) and wireless communications sections incorporating such antennas are also provided.
Abstract:
A material properties detection system (100). The system can include an antenna (120) that is tuned for operation within a frequency band over which the antenna transmits. The system also can include a transmitter (210) that generates electromagnetic energy across the frequency band and forwards the electromagnetic energy to the antenna. An impedance measurement circuit (215) can be provided. The impedance measurement circuit can measure an input impedance of the antenna over the frequency band and generate measured impedance data (225). The system can include a material characterization application (230) that processes the measured impedance data to generate a material characterization for a structure (110) to which the antenna is proximate. The material characterization can include a dielectric constant, a permittivity, a loss tangent and/or a permeability.
Abstract:
A wireless device (102) having a slot antenna (104) is disclosed. The slot antenna includes at least one conducting element. Examples of the at least one conducting element include a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) ground, a metallized battery housing, a metallized frame of a display screen, a metallized housing of a keypad frame, and a metallized housing of the wireless device.
Abstract:
A passive repeater includes: a connecting transmission circuit having first and second opposing ends and made of a flexible material for substantially conforming to a portion of a structure, the structure having first and second opposing sides; first and second antenna elements respectively coupled to the first and second opposing ends of the connecting transmission element; and first and second affixing elements respectively coupled to the first and second antenna elements for attaching the first and second antenna elements to the first and second opposing sides of the structure, wherein the first and second antenna elements are operable to transfer a signal from the first opposing side of the structure to the second opposing side of the structure via the connecting transmission circuit.
Abstract:
A radio communication device (100) includes a metallized housing and an antenna (106). The metallized housing includes an antenna bandwidth enhancement slot (108) that causes multiple electrical paths to be generated for the dense surface currents found on the metallized housing. Hence, multiple resonances are introduced to the antenna (106). A method for increasing the antenna bandwidth for a radio communication device that utilizes a metallized conductive housing is also described.