Antenna with integrated tuning detection elements
First Claim
1. A system for automatically tuning a multi-mode antenna to a desired frequency, the antenna having a signal path for receiving a signal, the system comprising:
- a tuning detection element, coupled to at least one mode of the antenna and uncoupled from at least one other mode of the antenna, for transmitting a signal to the antenna in accordance with at least one mode of the antenna to which the tuning detection element is coupled, the tuning detection element located outside of the signal path and separated from the antenna by a gap;
a processor for monitoring an amplitude of the signal received by the antenna; and
a tuning element for tuning a resonant frequency of the antenna to the desired frequency based on an instruction from the processor.
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Abstract
In various embodiments, systems and methods for automatically tuning an antenna to a desired frequency utilize a tuning detection element that sends or receives a signal in accordance with one mode of the antenna and that is separated from the antenna by a gap and outside of a signal path of the antenna. In various system implementations, a processor communicates with the tuning detection element and antenna and monitors the amplitude of a signal transmitted to or from the tuning detection element. A resonant frequency of the antenna may be tuned to the desired frequency by a tuning element.
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41 Claims
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1. A system for automatically tuning a multi-mode antenna to a desired frequency, the antenna having a signal path for receiving a signal, the system comprising:
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a tuning detection element, coupled to at least one mode of the antenna and uncoupled from at least one other mode of the antenna, for transmitting a signal to the antenna in accordance with at least one mode of the antenna to which the tuning detection element is coupled, the tuning detection element located outside of the signal path and separated from the antenna by a gap; a processor for monitoring an amplitude of the signal received by the antenna; and a tuning element for tuning a resonant frequency of the antenna to the desired frequency based on an instruction from the processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for automatically tuning a multi-mode antenna to a desired frequency, the method comprising:
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radiating energy proximate the antenna from a tuning detection element that is;
(i) coupled to at least one mode of the antenna, (ii) uncoupled from at least one other mode of the antenna, and (iii) located outside of a signal path of the antenna and separated from the antenna by a gap, the energy being radiated in accordance with at least one mode of the antenna to which the tuning detection element is coupled;receiving a signal from the antenna in response to the energy radiated in accordance with the at least one mode; monitoring an amplitude of the received signal; and tuning a resonant frequency of the antenna to the desired frequency with a tuning element based on the monitored amplitude. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A system for automatically tuning a multi-mode antenna to a desired frequency, the antenna having a signal path for transmitting a signal, the system comprising:
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a tuning detection element coupled to at least one mode of the antenna and uncoupled from at least one other mode of the antenna, the tuning detection element located outside of the signal path and separated from the antenna by a gap and for receiving a signal transmitted from the antenna in accordance with at least one mode of the antenna to which the tuning detection element is coupled; a processor for monitoring an amplitude of the signal received by the tuning detection element and for generating a tuning instruction based on the monitored amplitude; and a tuning element for tuning a resonant frequency of the antenna to the desired frequency based on the tuning instruction generated by the processor. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A method for automatically tuning a multi-mode antenna to a desired frequency, the method comprising:
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transmitting a signal to the antenna over a signal path, thereby causing the antenna to radiate energy in accordance with at least one mode of the antenna; receiving the energy radiated from the antenna at a tuning detection element that is;
(i) coupled to at least one mode of the antenna, (ii) uncoupled from at least one other mode of the antenna, and (iii) located outside of the signal path, the received energy having been radiated from the antenna in accordance with at least one mode of the antenna to which the tuning detection element is coupled;monitoring an amplitude of the received energy; and tuning a resonant frequency of the antenna to the desired frequency with a tuning element based on the monitored amplitude. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. A system for automatically tuning an antenna to a desired frequency, the system comprising:
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a substrate having disposed thereon (i) an antenna having a signal path for receiving a signal, and (ii) a tuning detection element, having a resonant frequency that is non-overlapping with a frequency band of the antenna, for transmitting a signal to the antenna, the tuning detection element located outside of the signal path and separated from the antenna by a gap; a processor for monitoring an amplitude of the signal received by the antenna; and a tuning element for tuning a resonant frequency of the antenna to the desired frequency based on an instruction from the processor.
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41. A method for automatically tuning an antenna to a desired frequency, the method comprising:
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radiating energy proximate an antenna disposed on a substrate from a tuning detection element disposed on the substrate, the tuning detection element (i) having a resonant frequency that is non-overlapping with a frequency band of the antenna, and (ii) located outside of a signal path of the antenna and separated from the antenna by a gap; receiving a signal from the antenna in response to the radiated energy; monitoring an amplitude of the received signal; and tuning a resonant frequency of the antenna to the desired frequency with a tuning element based on the monitored amplitude.
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