Location History:
- Menlo Park, CA (US) (2022)
- Sammamish, WA (US) (2023)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2022-2023
Title: Innovations by Apoorva Sharma in Wireless Technology
Introduction
Apoorva Sharma is an accomplished inventor based in Menlo Park, California. She has made significant contributions to the field of wireless technology, particularly in the development of surface wave-based connections for electronic devices. With two patents to her name, Sharma is recognized for her innovative approaches to enhancing wireless communication.
Latest Patents
Sharma's latest patents focus on apparatuses, methods, and systems for establishing a surface wave-based wireless connection to electronic devices. One of her patents describes a surface wave guide that supports the propagation of electromagnetic waves over a two-dimensional conductive surface. This surface is treated to increase its surface reactance over a specific frequency range while maintaining an insertion loss below a certain threshold. The design includes a first mode converter that couples electromagnetic waves of a first mode to the two-dimensional conductive surface, allowing for efficient propagation of the second mode across the surface. Additionally, a second mode converter facilitates the coupling of these waves to an electronic device.
Another patent by Sharma details a surface waveguide with a two-dimensional conductive surface surrounded by a conductive wall. This invention also supports the propagation of electromagnetic waves and incorporates similar features to enhance performance and efficiency in wireless connections.
Career Highlights
Apoorva Sharma is currently employed at Meta Platforms, Inc., where she continues to push the boundaries of wireless technology. Her work has garnered attention for its potential applications in various electronic