Self-optimizing multi-band antenna module
This technology is a smarter antenna system for wireless devices that continuously monitors its own electrical conditions and automatically adjusts how it operates to stay tuned across multiple frequency bands. Rather than using a fixed antenna that only works well in a narrow frequency range, the device senses impedance mismatches in real time and dynamically reshapes the antenna's resonant frequencies using a control waveform. This allows a single antenna to serve multiple wireless standards or bands without manual reconfiguration. The practical result is better signal quality and more efficient use of radio hardware in compact devices.
What you could build
A multi-band antenna module integrated into smartphones, IoT devices, or wireless chipsets that self-optimizes in real time; chipset and device OEMs designing for 5G sub-6GHz or multi-standard radios would be the buyers.
Who in Virginia should care
Northern Virginia's dense concentration of defense contractors, federal communications agencies (FCC, NTIA), and satellite/wireless infrastructure companies would have direct interest in adaptive antenna technology.
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 Skinner
- Granted
- July 11, 2017
- Status
- Granted patent
- Patent number
- 9705538
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