Overlapping subarray patch antenna system
US6559797B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18515
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high altitude communication device is provided using a first array element comprising a plurality of patches and a second array element comprising a plurality of patches. The first array element and the second array element are for receiving communication signals. A patch in the first array element is shared by the second array element. At least one grouping network selects the first array element for a first time interval and selects the second array element for a time interval after the first time interval to convert and form digital combined signals from the communication signals. A method of digitally controlling received signals within a high altitude communication device is also provided.
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