ANTENNA ARRAY WITH RECONFIGURABLE ANTENNA ARRAY GEOMETRY

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ANTENNA ARRAY WITH RECONFIGURABLE ANTENNA ARRAY GEOMETRY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240313396 titled 'ANTENNA ARRAY WITH RECONFIGURABLE ANTENNA ARRAY GEOMETRY

The patent application describes mechanisms for operating an antenna array with a reconfigurable geometry for wireless communication. The method involves applying at least two different antenna array geometries alternately during operation, each with specific radiation patterns.

The antenna array includes reconfigurable antenna elements.
The method involves switching between at least two antenna array geometries during operation.
Each geometry has a radiation pattern with a main lobe and side lobes.
The main lobes of all radiation patterns point in the same direction.
The side lobes of the radiation patterns differ between the geometries.

Potential Applications: - Wireless communication systems - Radar systems - Satellite communication

Problems Solved: - Enhancing antenna array performance - Adapting to changing communication needs

Benefits: - Improved signal reception and transmission - Flexibility in adapting to different communication scenarios

Commercial Applications: Title: Reconfigurable Antenna Arrays for Enhanced Wireless Communication This technology can be used in various industries such as telecommunications, defense, and aerospace for improved communication systems.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the reconfigurable antenna array improve wireless communication performance?

  - The reconfigurable antenna array allows for flexibility in adapting to different communication needs, enhancing overall performance.

2. What are the potential drawbacks of using a reconfigurable antenna array?

  - Some potential drawbacks may include increased complexity in system design and potential cost implications.

Original Abstract Submitted

mechanisms for operating an antenna array. the antenna array includes antenna elements and having a reconfigurable antenna array geometry. a method includes applying, as part of operating the antenna array for performing wireless communication, at least two antenna array geometries at the antenna array. the at least two antenna array geometries are alternatingly applied when the antenna array is operated. each of the at least two antenna array geometries has a respective radiation pattern having a main lobe and a set of side lobes. the main lobes of all the radiation patterns have same pointing direction. pointing directions of the side lobes differ between the radiation patterns of the at least two antenna array geometries.