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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

  • US 20170229782A1
  • Filed: 04/21/2017
  • Published: 08/10/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A communication device, comprising:

  • a dielectric antenna comprising a dielectric lens, a dielectric body, and a dielectric feedline having a feed point;

    a transmitter that generates electromagnetic waves;

    a hollow waveguide that facilitates transmission of the electromagnetic waves to the feed point for guidance of the electromagnetic waves along the dielectric feedline without requiring an electrical return path, wherein the electromagnetic waves propagate through the dielectric body of the dielectric antenna to the dielectric lens of the dielectric antenna to generate near-field wireless signals; and

    a collar that supports the dielectric antenna, wherein the collar facilitates coupling the hollow waveguide to the feed point of the dielectric feedline.

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