VIASAT, INC. (20240291145). COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE MAPPING FOR PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS simplified abstract
COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE MAPPING FOR PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mark D. Dankberg of Encinitas CA (US)
Kenneth V. Buer of Bluff City TN (US)
COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE MAPPING FOR PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240291145 titled 'COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE MAPPING FOR PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS
- Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application discusses a communication system that takes into account directional beam characteristics when operating a phased array antenna. This system can be used during installation, positioning, or communication tasks involving the antenna.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Consideration of directional beam characteristics in operating a phased array antenna
- Generation of a communications performance map to evaluate the local communications environment relative to the antenna's directional characteristics
- Establishment of boundaries or directional thresholds for communication operations based on the performance map
- Use of directional characteristics or performance map to determine when to reposition or reorient the antenna
- Potential Applications:**
This technology could be applied in satellite communications, radar systems, wireless networks, and other communication systems that utilize phased array antennas.
- Problems Solved:**
This technology addresses the challenges of optimizing communication performance by taking into account directional beam characteristics and local communication environments.
- Benefits:**
- Enhanced communication performance
- Improved efficiency in antenna installation and positioning
- Better adaptability to changing communication environments
- Commercial Applications:**
"Directional Beam Characteristics in Phased Array Antenna Communication Systems" could find applications in telecommunications companies, defense contractors, satellite communication providers, and research institutions developing advanced communication technologies.
- Prior Art:**
Prior research in the field of phased array antennas, beamforming technologies, and communication system optimization could provide valuable insights into the development of this technology.
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Stay updated on advancements in phased array antenna technology, beamforming techniques, and communication system optimization to enhance the performance and capabilities of this innovation.
- Questions about Directional Beam Characteristics in Phased Array Antenna Communication Systems:**
1. How do directional beam characteristics impact the performance of a phased array antenna? 2. What are the key advantages of using a communications performance map in evaluating local communication environments for a phased array antenna?
Original Abstract Submitted
a communications system may be configured to consider directional beam characteristics in the operation of a phased array antenna, such as during installation of, positioning or orienting of, or communications using a phased array antenna. in some examples, a communication system may be configured to generate a communications performance map for evaluating or characterizing a local communications environment relative to directional characteristics of a phased array antenna, and such a performance map may be used to establish various boundaries or directional thresholds for performing communications operations. in some examples, directional characteristics of a phased array antenna, or a communications performance map thereof, may be used for evaluating when to reposition or reorient the phased array antenna, such as when the phased array antenna is provided with a generally fixed orientation by an installer, or when the phased array antenna leverages a combination of physical positioning and electronic beamforming.
