Array and method for improved wireless communication
US11342964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2040 |
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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