Qualcomm incorporated (20240204393). METASURFACE ENABLED IN-VEHICLE LINK ENHANCEMENT simplified abstract
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METASURFACE ENABLED IN-VEHICLE LINK ENHANCEMENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sourjya Dutta of San Diego CA (US)
Shailesh Patil of San Diego CA (US)
Qing Li of Princeton Junction NJ (US)
Kapil Gulati of Belle Mead NJ (US)
Gene Wesley Marsh of San Diego CA (US)
METASURFACE ENABLED IN-VEHICLE LINK ENHANCEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240204393 titled 'METASURFACE ENABLED IN-VEHICLE LINK ENHANCEMENT
The abstract of this patent application discusses the use of meta-surfaces on vehicle glass surfaces to redirect electromagnetic waves towards specific points within the vehicle.
- The apparatus of a vehicle includes one or more meta-surfaces on glass surfaces.
- Meta-surfaces are configured to redirect electromagnetic waves towards target points within the vehicle.
Potential Applications:
- Enhanced wireless communication within vehicles.
- Improved signal reception for in-car devices.
- Increased privacy by controlling signal direction within the vehicle.
Problems Solved:
- Signal interference within vehicles.
- Limited signal reach in certain areas of the vehicle.
Benefits:
- Better connectivity for passengers.
- Enhanced user experience with in-car technology.
- Increased safety through reliable communication systems.
Commercial Applications:
- Automotive industry for smart vehicles.
- Telecommunications companies for signal optimization in vehicles.
Prior Art: Prior research on meta-surfaces in wireless communication systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies on meta-surface applications in vehicle communication systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of meta-surfaces improve wireless communication within vehicles? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing meta-surfaces in vehicle glass surfaces?
Original Abstract Submitted
various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. in some aspects, an apparatus of a vehicle may include one or more meta-surfaces disposed on one or more glass surfaces of the vehicle. the one or more meta-surfaces may be configured to redirect electromagnetic waves incident on the one or more meta-surfaces toward one or more target points within the vehicle.
