Surface scattering antenna improvements
US9385435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q13/28
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Surface scattering antennas provide adjustable radiation fields by adjustably coupling scattering elements along a wave-propagating structure. In some approaches, the scattering elements are patch elements. In some approaches, the scattering elements are made adjustable by disposing an electrically adjustable material, such as a liquid crystal, in proximity to the scattering elements. Methods and systems provide control and adjustment of surface scattering antennas for various applications.
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