Low cost multi-beam, multi-band and multi-diversity antenna systems and methods for wireless communications
US7525504B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q25/005
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for employing switched phase shifters and a feed network to provide a low cost multiple beam antenna system for wireless communications. The present systems and methods may also facilitate multi-band communications and employ multi-diversity. The present systems and methods allow communication systems to achieve enhanced performance for communication or other services such as location tracking. The present systems and methods may employ switched phase shifters, multiple diversity antennas and/or a feed network having a multi-layer construction to provide an antenna system with low losses, low external component count and/or which is thin and compact.
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