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Coherent near-field array

US8134510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2006
Grant dateMar 13, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10K11/346
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A coherent near-field array. The array consists of a number of high-gain elements, each of which directs its beam at the desired target area (either mechanically or electronically). Each element is coherently fed, so that the phase relationships between different feeds are constant or slowly varying. The elements in the array may be spaced many wavelengths apart. The array relies on interference to generate a number of power density peaks within the target area.

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