Magnetic coupling device and methods for use therewith
US9793954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/124
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a coupling device including a receiving portion that receives a radio frequency signal conveying data from a transmitting device. A magnetic coupler magnetically couples the radio frequency signal to a transmission medium as a guided electromagnetic wave that is bound by an outer surface of the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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