Compact smart antenna for wireless applications and associated methods
US7180465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q19/005
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A smart antenna includes an active antenna element, a passive antenna element laterally adjacent the active antenna element, and an impedance element selectively connectable to the passive antenna element for antenna beam steering. A ground plane includes a center portion adjacent the active antenna element, and first and second arms extending outwardly from the center portion. The first arm is connected to the impedance element, and the second arm is laterally adjacent the first arm.
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