Multi-receiver communication system with distributed aperture antenna
OwnerJames Pristas, Dan Hughesinventors
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Abstract
A multi-user wireless communication system for use in an enclosed space includes a distributed aperture antenna having multiple apertures distributed along an outer shield of the antenna. The apertures allow radiated energy to leak from the antenna and form low-power, localized electric fields that can couple receivers to the antenna. The multiple electric fields ensure that the electric field strength is distributed evenly throughout the communication system. The low-power electric fields also reduce the likelihood of electric field leakage that may cause interference with other communication systems outside the enclosed space.
Claims21
A wireless communication system that accommodates multiple users in an enclosed space, comprising:
- a multi-passenger conveyance;
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- a distributed aperture antenna, comprising
- a conductive core, and
- a shield surrounding the conductive core and attached to the conductive core, wherein the shield has a plurality of apertures that form a plurality of energy leakage paths, wherein the energy leakage paths generate a plurality of electric fields;
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- a base station in communication with the distributed aperture antenna.
The wireless communication system 2, wherein the coaxial cable is an air-type coaxial cable.
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An aircraft having a wireless communication system, comprising:
- a pressurized compartment;
- a distributed aperture antenna disposed in the pressurized compartment, the distributed aperture antenna having:
- a conductive core, and
- a shield surrounding the conductive core, wherein the shield has a plurality of apertures that form a plurality of energy leakage paths, wherein the energy leakage paths generate a plurality of electric fields;
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- a base station in communication with the distributed aperture antenna.
A vehicle having a wireless communication system, comprising:
- a compartment having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion for accommodating a plurality of passengers;
- a distributed aperture antenna disposed in the upper portion of the compartment, the distributed aperture antenna having:
- a conductive core, and a shield surrounding the conductive core, wherein the shield has a plurality of apertures that form a plurality of energy leakage paths, wherein the energy leakage paths generate a plurality of electrical fields;
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- a base station in communication with the distributed aperture antenna.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.