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Method and apparatus for coupling an antenna to a device

  • US 10,305,545 B2
  • Filed: 01/03/2018
  • Issued: 05/28/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A communication device, comprising:

  • a first dielectric feedline coupled to a first dielectric antenna, wherein first electromagnetic waves are guided along the first dielectric feedline without requiring a first electrical return path, and wherein the first electromagnetic waves generate first wireless signals from the first dielectric antenna;

    a second dielectric feedline coupled to a second dielectric antenna, wherein second electromagnetic waves are guided along the second dielectric feedline without requiring a second electrical return path, and wherein the second electromagnetic waves generate second wireless signals from the second dielectric antenna;

    a first transmitter comprising a first port, wherein the first port of the first transmitter is coupled to the first dielectric feedline via a first channel, wherein the first transmitter facilitates adjusting the first electromagnetic waves by a first phase delay thereby generating an adjusted first wireless signal, and wherein a first proximity between the first port of the first transmitter and the first dielectric feedline is adjustable by shifting the first dielectric feedline within the first channel; and

    a second transmitter comprising a second port, wherein the second port of the second transmitter is coupled to the second dielectric feedline via a second channel, wherein the second transmitter facilitates adjusting the second electromagnetic waves by a second phase delay thereby generating an adjusted second wireless signal, wherein a second proximity between the second port of the second transmitter and the second dielectric feedline is adjustable by shifting the second dielectric feedline within the second channel, and wherein a first phase adjustment of the first wireless signals, a second phase adjustment of the second wireless signals, or a combination thereof facilitates beam steering.

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