Systems and methods for controlling antennas
US10185849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/10356
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for a distributed antenna network are provided. One system includes a plurality of antenna modules coupled via a communication line, with each antenna module configured to be switched between a through state and a connected state using radio-frequency identification (RFID) control signals. The system further includes a plurality of antennas, with each antenna connected to a corresponding antenna module. A controller is coupled to the communication line and configured to transmit RFID control signals to the plurality of antenna modules to selectively activate one of the antenna modules by switching the antenna module to the connected state to thereby activate an antenna connected to the antenna module in the connected state.
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