Single adaptive antenna module replacing multi-band fixed
This technology is a wireless antenna system that can dynamically change its own characteristics in real time by using a waveform generator and a variable impedance component. Instead of a fixed antenna tuned to one frequency or environment, this system receives status information (such as the current operating frequency or signal conditions) and automatically adjusts how the antenna responds. A filter ensures that the tuning control signals don't interfere with the actual radio signals being transmitted or received. The result is a single antenna module that can adapt to different wireless bands or environments without switching hardware.
What you could build
A reconfigurable antenna module for multi-band consumer electronics, IoT devices, or handsets that replaces multiple fixed antennas with one adaptive unit; chipmakers and OEMs designing 5G, Wi-Fi, or IoT devices would be the buyers.
Who in Virginia should care
Defense and communications electronics contractors in Northern Virginia (e.g., CACI, Leidos, Booz Allen) working on software-defined radio or multi-band tactical communications would find adaptive antenna modules relevant.
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, W. Dawson Kesling, Majid Manteghi, Mohsen Salehi, Harry G. Skinner
- Granted
- May 24, 2016
- Status
- Granted patent
- Patent number
- 9350394
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