Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240333352). ANTENNA DEVICE FOR BEAMFORMING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD USING THE SAME simplified abstract
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ANTENNA DEVICE FOR BEAMFORMING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD USING THE SAME
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Inventor(s)
JUNHYEOK Yang of SUWON-SI (KR)
JOUNG HYUN Yim of SUWON-SI (KR)
CHANYOUNG Jeong of SUWON-SI (KR)
ANTENNA DEVICE FOR BEAMFORMING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240333352 titled 'ANTENNA DEVICE FOR BEAMFORMING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD USING THE SAME
The patent application describes an antenna device with an array of first and second antenna elements arranged in a 2-by-2 array, along with switching circuits and a processor to control the operation of the antenna array.
- The antenna device includes a 2-by-2 array of first antenna elements and a 2-by-2 array of second antenna elements.
- There are three switching circuits - a first switching circuit, a second switching circuit connected to the first antenna elements, and a third switching circuit connected to the second antenna elements.
- A processor is connected to the switching circuits and controls the operation of the antenna array in different modes to transmit signals with specific beam patterns.
- The processor feeds power to the antenna array through the switching circuits to enable signal transmission with the desired beam pattern.
Potential Applications: - Telecommunications - Radar systems - Satellite communication - Wireless networks
Problems Solved: - Efficient beamforming in antenna systems - Flexibility in controlling beam patterns - Power management in antenna arrays
Benefits: - Improved signal transmission quality - Enhanced coverage and range - Energy-efficient operation
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Antenna Systems for Next-Generation Communication Technologies This technology can be used in 5G networks, satellite communication systems, radar applications, and IoT devices. The market implications include improved connectivity, faster data transfer speeds, and enhanced network performance.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to antenna array systems, beamforming technologies, and signal processing in communication devices to understand the evolution of this innovation.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new algorithms and techniques to optimize beamforming in antenna arrays, improve signal processing efficiency, and enhance the performance of communication systems.
Questions about Antenna Device Technology: 1. How does the processor control the operation of the antenna array in different modes? The processor adjusts the switching circuits to activate specific antenna elements and create the desired beam pattern for signal transmission.
2. What are the key advantages of using a 2-by-2 array configuration in the antenna device? A 2-by-2 array allows for more flexibility in beamforming and beam steering, enabling better coverage and signal quality in communication systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
an antenna device includes an antenna array including a plurality of first antenna elements, arranged in a 2-by-2 array, a plurality of second antenna elements arranged in a 2-by-2 array, a first switching circuit, a second switching circuit connected to the first switching circuit and the first antenna elements, a third switching circuit connected to the first switching circuit and the second antenna elements, and a processor connected to the switching circuits. the processor is configured to control at least one of the switching circuits to operate in a single mode, among the plurality of modes, based on a single beam pattern among a plurality of predetermined beam patterns and to feed power to the antenna array through the first switching circuit, the second switching circuit, and the third switching circuit, to transmit a signal having the beam pattern.
