18086094. ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING PLURALITY OF ANTENNAS simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING PLURALITY OF ANTENNAS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Youngjin Kang of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING PLURALITY OF ANTENNAS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18086094 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING PLURALITY OF ANTENNAS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device that includes a millimeter wave (mmWave) antenna module, an intermediate frequency (IF) circuit, an ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna, a UWB circuit, and at least one processor. The device can control the IF circuit to provide a signal of a first frequency band to the mmWave antenna module, control the UWB circuit to acquire a signal of a second frequency band partially overlapping the first frequency band through the UWB antenna, and deactivate the UWB antenna or stop communication using the mmWave antenna module based on a specified condition associated with the UWB antenna.
- The electronic device includes a mmWave antenna module with a first array antenna.
- An IF circuit is connected to the mmWave antenna module through a first path.
- A UWB antenna is placed adjacent to the first path.
- A UWB circuit is connected to the UWB antenna.
- At least one processor is connected to the IF circuit and the UWB circuit.
- The processor controls the IF circuit to provide a signal of a first frequency band to the mmWave antenna module.
- The processor controls the UWB circuit to acquire a signal of a second frequency band partially overlapping the first frequency band through the UWB antenna.
- The UWB antenna can be deactivated or communication using the mmWave antenna module can be stopped based on a specified condition associated with the UWB antenna.
Potential Applications
- Wireless communication devices
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Radar systems
- Autonomous vehicles
Problems Solved
- Efficient use of frequency bands by partially overlapping signals
- Ability to switch between mmWave and UWB communication based on conditions
Benefits
- Improved signal acquisition and communication capabilities
- Enhanced flexibility and adaptability in wireless devices
- Optimal utilization of available frequency bands
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first millimeter wave (mmWave) antenna module including a first array antenna, an intermediate frequency (IF) circuit electrically connected to the first mmWave antenna module through a first path, an ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna disposed to be adjacent to the first path, a UWB circuit electrically connected to the UWB antenna, and at least one processor electrically connected to the IF circuit and the UWB circuit, wherein the at least one processor controls the IF circuit to provide a signal of a first frequency band to the first mmWave antenna module, controls the UWB circuit to acquire, through the UWB antenna, a signal of a second frequency band partially overlapping the first frequency band, and may deactivate the UWB antenna or stop communication using the first mmWave antenna module according to whether a specified condition associated with the UWB antenna is satisfied.
