Self-calibrating antenna module for multi-frequency wireless
This technology is a self-tuning antenna module that automatically adjusts itself to work optimally with whatever wireless radio device it is plugged into. It uses a waveform generator to sweep through antenna configurations and a sensor to measure signal strength, then dynamically matches the antenna's impedance to the radio in real time. Think of it as a universal adapter that continuously optimizes the antenna-radio connection as conditions change, rather than requiring a fixed antenna designed for a specific device. This plug-and-play approach means one antenna design could serve many different radios, frequency bands, or deployment environments without manual reconfiguration.
What you could build
A self-calibrating antenna module sold as a drop-in hardware component to manufacturers of IoT devices, handheld radios, or ruggedized communications equipment, allowing them to reduce SKU complexity and improve RF performance across varied operating conditions.
Who in Virginia should care
Defense communications integrators and government contractors in Northern Virginia—particularly those building multi-band tactical radios or IoT edge devices for federal customers—would have direct use for this.
Readiness: Prototype likely
Concept — described but not yet demonstrated. Lab validated — supported by experimental results in the patent. Prototype likely — the text describes a built, working embodiment.
Readiness is inferred from the patent text, not from a lab visit.
The record
- Inventors
- SEONG-YOUP SUH, HARRY G. SKINNER, W. DAWSON KESLING, MAJID MANTEGHI
- Granted
- January 5, 2021
- Status
- Granted patent
- Patent number
- 10886599
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