Dynamic radiation pattern antenna system
AssigneePolyvalor, Limited Partnership
InventorsJean-Francois Frigon, Christophe Caloz
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a dynamic radiation pattern diversity antenna system comprising a transmission line, a plurality of varactor diodes, and a radiation pattern control unit. The transmission line defines a plurality of unit cells. Each varactor diode is electrically connected to a corresponding unit cell. The radiation pattern control unit is electrically connected to each of the plurality of varactor diodes, and controls the electrical actuation thereof. Upon electrical actuation of the varactor diodes, each unit cell radiates at an angle corresponding to a voltage applied to the corresponding varactor diode.
Claims8
A dynamic radiation pattern diversity antenna system comprising:
- a transmission line defining a plurality of unit cells;
- a plurality of varactor diodes, each varactor diode being electrically connected to a corresponding unit cell;
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- a radiation pattern control unit electrically connected to each of the plurality of varactor diodes,
- whereby upon electrical actuation of the varactor diodes, each unit cell radiates at an angle corresponding to a voltage applied to the corresponding varactor diode.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.