Testing of automobile mounted antennas
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1. An electronic test system for a motor vehicle comprising:
- a control module, the control module comprising a housing; and
an antenna for receiving a wireless signal supported by the housing; and
a test device mounted to an outer surface of the housing, the test device comprising a transmission line coupler, wherein the test device generates an electromagnetic signal independent of the control module for coupling to the antenna supported within the housing.
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Abstract
A method and device provides for the testing and validation of a control module for receiving wireless data and communications utilizes a transmission line coupler mounted proximate the control module generates a signal that couples to an antenna of the control module. The control module produces a signal in response to coupling of the antenna with the signal produced by the transmission line coupler. The resulting signal is utilized to check, verify and validate operation of the control module.
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1. An electronic test system for a motor vehicle comprising:
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a control module, the control module comprising a housing; and
an antenna for receiving a wireless signal supported by the housing; anda test device mounted to an outer surface of the housing, the test device comprising a transmission line coupler, wherein the test device generates an electromagnetic signal independent of the control module for coupling to the antenna supported within the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An electronic test system for a motor vehicle comprising:
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a control module, the control module comprising a housing and an antenna for receiving a wireless signal supported by the housing; and a test device mounted to an outer surface of the housing, wherein the test device comprises a ground conductor disposed on a first side of a dielectric and a transmission conductor disposed on a second side of the dielectric, and wherein the test device generates an electromagnetic signal independent of the control module for coupling to the antenna supported within the housing. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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