This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Instituto De Telecommunicações, Instituto De Telecomunicacoes. Active years: 2016-2019.
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Years Active: 2016-2019
Title: Innovations of Miguel Vidal Drummond
Introduction
Miguel Vidal Drummond is a notable inventor based in Estarreja, Portugal. He has made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications, particularly in the development of photonic systems for antenna technology. With a total of 2 patents, Drummond's work focuses on enhancing the capabilities of phased array antennas.
Latest Patents
Drummond's latest patents include a "Photonic beamforming system for a phased array antenna receiver." This invention aims to create a photonic system that performs beamforming of radio signals received by a phased array antenna with N antenna elements. The system offers true-time delay beamforming enabled by tunable optical delay lines, providing several advantages such as photonic RF phase shifting and phase noise cancellation. These features make the system particularly suitable for high-end wireless receivers, essential for applications like satellite communication and broadband wireless transmission.
Another significant patent is the "Photonic system and method for tunable beamforming of the electric field radiated by a phased array antenna." This invention utilizes a photonic tunable delay line, which is based on an optical Mach-Zehnder interferometer. The system allows for the adjustment of time delay by modifying the coupling ratio between the power applied to each of the interferometer's delay lines. This innovation proposes three embodiments, one of which employs a single delay line and monochromatic light source, regardless of the number of array elementary antennas.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Drummond has worked with esteemed institutions such as Instituto de Telecomunicações and Instituto de Telecomunicacoes. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in telecommunications and photonic systems.
Collaborations
Drummond has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Rogério Nunes Nogueira and Vanessa Cunha Duarte. Their joint efforts have further advanced the field of photonics and antenna technology.
Conclusion
Miguel Vidal Drummond's innovative work in photonic systems for phased array antennas showcases his significant contributions to telecommunications. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing technology in this critical field.