Antenna with polarization diversity
First Claim
1. A multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antenna system, comprising:
- at least one horizontally polarized antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements selectively coupled to a radio frequency feed port; and
a vertically polarized antenna array coupled to the at least one horizontally polarized antenna array by a printed circuit board connector element, wherein each of the at least one horizontally polarized antenna array and vertically polarized antenna array is physically coupled to a dedicated and different radio.
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Abstract
A horizontally polarized antenna array allows for the efficient distribution of RF energy into a communications environment through selectable antenna elements and redirectors that create a particular radiation pattern such as a substantially omnidirectional radiation pattern. In conjunction with a vertically polarized array, a particular high-gain wireless environment may be created such that one environment does not interfere with other nearby wireless environments and avoids interference created by those other environments. Lower gain patterns may also be created by using particular configurations of a horizontal and/or vertical antenna array. In a preferred embodiment, the antenna systems disclosed herein are utilized in a multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) wireless environment.
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1. A multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antenna system, comprising:
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at least one horizontally polarized antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements selectively coupled to a radio frequency feed port; and a vertically polarized antenna array coupled to the at least one horizontally polarized antenna array by a printed circuit board connector element, wherein each of the at least one horizontally polarized antenna array and vertically polarized antenna array is physically coupled to a dedicated and different radio. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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