Nec corporation (20240106109). LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Fujio Okumura of Kanagawa (JP)
LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240106109 titled 'LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL ANTENNA
Simplified Explanation
The liquid crystal antenna described in the patent application is capable of adapting a transmission/reception direction of a radio wave to 360° in a horizontal direction while reducing size, weight, and cost. The antenna is a phased array type, consisting of a curved liquid crystal panel with a liquid crystal layer and multiple antenna elements that transmit and receive signals modulated by a variable dielectric constant element.
- Liquid crystal antenna capable of adapting a transmission/reception direction of a radio wave to 360° in a horizontal direction
- Phased array type antenna with a curved liquid crystal panel
- Liquid crystal layer and antenna elements modulate signals using a variable dielectric constant element
Potential Applications
The liquid crystal antenna technology can be applied in various fields such as:
- Telecommunications
- Radar systems
- Satellite communication
Problems Solved
The liquid crystal antenna addresses the following issues:
- Limitations in adapting transmission/reception direction of radio waves
- Size, weight, and cost constraints in traditional antennas
Benefits
The liquid crystal antenna offers the following benefits:
- 360° adaptation of transmission/reception direction
- Reduced size, weight, and cost compared to traditional antennas
- Enhanced signal modulation capabilities
Potential Commercial Applications
The liquid crystal antenna technology can be commercially utilized in:
- Military communications
- IoT devices
- Wireless networks
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art related to this technology is the use of phased array antennas in radar systems for directional control of radio waves.
Unanswered Questions
How does the liquid crystal layer modulate signals in the antenna?
The liquid crystal layer modulates signals by changing the dielectric constant of the material, which affects the phase of the transmitted and received signals.
What are the specific manufacturing methods used for the liquid crystal antenna?
The patent application mentions a method for manufacturing the liquid crystal antenna, but the specific details of the manufacturing process are not provided.
Original Abstract Submitted
please delete the abstract of the disclosure, and replace it with the following: provided are a liquid crystal antenna capable of adapting a transmission/reception direction of a radio wave to 360� in a horizontal direction and reducing a size, a weight, and cost, and a method for manufacturing the liquid crystal antenna. a liquid crystal antenna of the present example embodiment includes a curved liquid crystal panel and is a phased array type, and the liquid crystal panel includes a liquid crystal layer and a plurality of antenna elements that transmit and receive signals having phases modulated by a variable dielectric constant element including the liquid crystal layer. the liquid crystal layer may be curved.
