Universal adaptive antenna for multi-band device compatibility
This technology is a self-tuning antenna module that automatically adjusts its own resonance and impedance to work optimally with a wide range of wireless radios and communication devices. It uses a built-in waveform generator and a switchable array of capacitors to continuously vary the antenna's response in real time based on feedback from the radio. The calibration control module monitors radio status and makes adjustments on the fly, essentially acting as a universal adapter between any radio and any antenna. The result is a plug-and-play antenna that can be swapped across device types without manual retuning.
What you could build
A universal adaptive antenna module sold as an add-on component to device OEMs, defense contractors, or IoT hardware makers who need multi-band or multi-device antenna compatibility without custom RF engineering for each product variant.
Who in Virginia should care
Defense and government communications contractors in Northern Virginia (e.g., SAIC, Leidos, Booz Allen) or DoD programs requiring software-defined or multi-band radio adaptability would have direct interest.
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
- April 17, 2018
- Status
- Granted patent
- Patent number
- 9947994
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