Reflective panel for wireless applications
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1. A reflective panel for deflecting electromagnetic waves, comprising:
- a resistive material varying in resistivity across the panel;
a center portion on the panel, having a predetermined resistivity or range of resistivity;
a periphery portion on the panel having a higher resistivity than said center portion;
wherein said center portion of said panel is adapted to reflect the electromagnetic waves and wherein said periphery portion is adapted to minimize diffractions.
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Abstract
A reflective panel for deflecting electromagnetic waves comprised of a resistive material varying in resistivity across the panel; a center portion on the panel, having a predetermined resistivity; a periphery portion on the panel having a higher resistivity than the center portion; and wherein the center portion of the panel is adapted to reflect the electromagnetic waves and wherein the periphery portion is adapted to minimize diffractions.
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9 Claims
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1. A reflective panel for deflecting electromagnetic waves, comprising:
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a resistive material varying in resistivity across the panel;
a center portion on the panel, having a predetermined resistivity or range of resistivity;
a periphery portion on the panel having a higher resistivity than said center portion;
wherein said center portion of said panel is adapted to reflect the electromagnetic waves and wherein said periphery portion is adapted to minimize diffractions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for directing electromagnetic waves to a predetermined location, comprising the steps of:
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providing a reflective panel, said reflective panel comprised of;
a. resistive material varying in resistivity across the panel;
b. a center portion on the panel, having a predetermined resistivity or range of resistivity;
c. a periphery portion on the panel having a higher resistivity than said center portion;
d. wherein said center portion of said panel is adapted to reflect the electromagnetic waves and wherein said periphery portion is adapted to minimize diffractions;
placing the reflective panel in a predetermined position relative to the predetermined location to deflect the electromagnetic waves to the predetermined location.
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9. A system for reflecting electromagnetic waves, comprising:
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a reflective panel, said reflective panel further comprised of;
a. resistive material varying in resistivity across the panel;
b. a center portion on the panel, having a predetermined resistivity or range of resistivity;
c. a periphery portion on the panel having a higher resistivity than said center portion;
d. wherein said center portion of said panel is adapted to reflect the electromagnetic waves and wherein said periphery portion is adapted to minimize diffractions;
an interfering antenna; and
wherein said reflective panel is placed behind said interfering antenna to reduce back radiation.
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