Antenna unit
US6396447B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/30
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an antenna unit for receiving electromagnetic signals in a vehicle, comprising a plurality of antennae, of which at least one antenna is adapted to receive signals in the GHz range and at least one antenna has an essentially two-dimensional spatial extent, and two or more tuner units, which are each connected to at least one antenna. The antenna unit is characterized in that the output signals from the tuner units are connected to a common coordinating member, and that said antennae, tuner units and coordinating member are arranged on a common supporting element to form an integrated unit. An output signal from the coordinating member is via a communication interface connectable to a vehicle-internal communication path. Antennae and tuner units can be releasably arranged on the supporting element to provide a modularized antenna unit.
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