Wireless networking adapter and variable beam width antenna
US7696940B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q25/002
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless networking adapter that incorporates a Yagi-style directional antenna preferably includes at least one driver element positioned between a reflector element and at least two director elements. Another embodiment of the invention comprises a wireless access point having Yagi-style antenna that includes a driver that is adapted to rotate between a first position, in which the driver is in phase with the reflector an at least two directors, and a second position, in which the driver out of phase with a reflector and at least two directors.
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