Antenum, Inc. (20240243461). VEHICLE ANTENNA ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING TO A WINDOW SUCH AS A WINDSHIELD simplified abstract
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VEHICLE ANTENNA ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING TO A WINDOW SUCH AS A WINDSHIELD
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Inventor(s)
John T. Apostolos of Lyndeborough NH (US)
William Mouyos of Windham NH (US)
VEHICLE ANTENNA ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING TO A WINDOW SUCH AS A WINDSHIELD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240243461 titled 'VEHICLE ANTENNA ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING TO A WINDOW SUCH AS A WINDSHIELD
The patent application describes a low-profile, planar, wideband antenna assembly consisting of four subarrays, each with planar elements connected in a dipole configuration. The elements are placed on a non-conductive substrate, such as a printed circuit board, with a second set of subarrays operating as a GPS antenna on a second layer of the substrate. A beamforming circuit may be included depending on the configuration, and the assembly can be mounted on a vehicle's windshield or rear window.
- Planar, wideband antenna assembly with four subarrays
- Elements connected in a dipole configuration on a non-conductive substrate
- Second set of subarrays for GPS antenna functionality
- Beamforming circuit may be included
- Suitable for mounting on vehicle windows
Potential Applications: - Vehicle communication systems - GPS navigation systems - Wireless communication devices
Problems Solved: - Providing wideband antenna functionality in a low-profile design - Integrating GPS antenna capabilities into the assembly
Benefits: - Improved signal reception across a wide frequency range - Space-saving design for vehicle applications - Enhanced GPS accuracy and performance
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Wideband Antenna Assembly for Vehicle Communication Systems This technology can be utilized in automotive communication systems, GPS navigation devices, and other wireless communication applications. Its low-profile design and wideband capabilities make it ideal for use in vehicles where space is limited.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the wideband antenna assembly improve signal reception in vehicles? 2. What are the advantages of integrating GPS antenna functionality into the assembly?
Original Abstract Submitted
a low profile, planar, wide band (e.g., 600 mhz to 5 ghz) antenna assembly consisting of four subarrays, each subarray consisting of a set of planar elements connected in a dipole. the elements may be disposed on a first layer or surface of a non-conductive substrate such as a printed circuit board. a second set of subarrays may also comprise planar elements disposed on a second layer of the substrate and operates as a gps antenna. the elements on the second layer overlap somewhat with the elements on the first layer to provide a partial ground plane for the elements on the first later. a beamforming circuit may be coupled to the sub-arrays, depending on configuration. the assembly may be placed on a windshield or rear window of a vehicle, such as a passenger car near the roof.
