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Array and method for improved wireless communication

US10594368B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2019
Grant dateMar 17, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/023
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for communicating with a wireless device including a base including a front surface; a plurality of communication coils disposed on the front surface and arranged in a matrix, the coils being tuned to a near-field communication frequency; a selector coupled to the coils; at least one memory storing instructions; and at least one processor coupled to the selector and executing the instructions to perform operations. The operations include at least receiving a plurality of feedback signals associated with the coils; identifying a selected one of the coils associated with a strongest one of the feedback signals; and causing the selector to couple the selected coil with a wireless communication module.

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