Tuned directional antennas
US7844298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/28
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique for improving radio coverage involves using interdependently tuned directional antennas. An example according to the technique is a substrate including two antennas, a transceiver, and a connector. Another example system according to the technique is a wireless access point (AP) including a processor, memory, a communication port, and a PCB comprising a plurality of directional antennas and a radio. An example method according to the technique involves determining a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) and interdependently tuning a first and second directional antenna to reach an expected radiation pattern.
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