Method and apparatus for communications using electromagnetic waves and an insulator
US10419074B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/525
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a device having a non-conductive body with first and second ports that are electrically insulated from each other; a first antenna coupled to the first port; and a second antenna coupled to the second port. When the first and second ports are coupled to first and second transmission mediums, respectively: the first and second transmission mediums are electrically insulated from each other, a first electromagnetic wave conveying information and propagating along the first transmission medium causes the first antenna to transmit an RF signal to the second antenna, the RF signal conveys the information, the RF signal received at the second antenna causes a communication signal to be communicated via the second transmission medium, the communication signal conveys the information, and the first electromagnetic wave propagates along the first transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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