MULTI-BAND ANTENNA

A multi-band antenna system embedded within a glass exterior surface of a vehicle is described in the patent application. The system includes a metallic element on or near the glass surface that acts as a parasitic element to enhance gain and as a heating element to melt snow and ice.

The antenna system is placed under and embedded within a glass exterior surface of a vehicle.
A capacitively coupled metallic element on or adjacent to the glass surface serves as both a parasitic element to enhance gain and as a heating element to melt snow and ice.
The antenna structure itself can be used as a heater to improve performance in adverse weather conditions.
The heating elements are positioned away from the thermally sensitive electronics.
The antenna system can include a spiral antenna.

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in automotive industry for integrating antennas within the glass surface of vehicles.

Problems Solved

The antenna system solves the problem of snow and ice accumulation on the glass surface covering the antenna, which can affect performance.

Benefits

The integrated heating elements improve performance in adverse weather conditions, while the parasitic element enhances gain.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Integrated Glass Antenna System for Vehicles" can be used in the automotive industry for improved antenna performance and snow/ice melting capabilities.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to integrating antennas within vehicle structures, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle power consumption for the heating elements?

The patent application does not provide details on the power consumption of the heating elements and how it may impact the vehicle's electrical system.

Are there any limitations to the types of vehicles this system can be integrated into?

The patent application does not mention any limitations or compatibility issues with different types of vehicles, such as electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.

Original Abstract Submitted

a multi-band antenna system is provided. the antenna system can be placed under and embedded within a glass exterior surface of a vehicle. such an antenna system can include a capacitively coupled metallic element on or adjacent to the glass exterior surface, which can serve as both a parasitic element to enhance gain and as a heating element to melt snow and/or ice accumulation over the glass area that covers the antenna. in certain applications, the antenna's structure itself can be used as a heater to improve performance in adverse weather conditions while the heating elements are positioned away from the thermally sensitive electronics. the antenna system with integrated heating can include a spiral antenna.

20240088547.MULTI-BAND ANTENNA simplified abstract (tesla, inc.)

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