Metamaterial scanning lens antenna systems and methods
US7218285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q19/062
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for radiating radar signals, communication signals, or other similar signals. In one embodiment, a system includes a controller that generates a control signal and an antenna coupled to the controller. The antenna includes a first component that generates at least one wave based on the generated control signal and a metamaterial lens positioned at some predefined focal length from the first component. The metamaterial lens directs the generated at least one wave.
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