Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Kenneth P Lee

Imtiaz Zafar

Ahmad B Pakray

J Robert Dockemeyer, Jr

An antenna system is disclosed. The antenna system includes at least one first and second antenna. The at least one first antenna is located about a first portion of a mobile structure and is capable of receiving satellite and terrestrial re-transmitted satellite signals. The at least one second antenna is located about a second portion of a mobile structure and is capable of receiving satellite and terrestrial re-transmitted satellite signals. Either the at least one first or second antenna receives the satellite and terrestrial re-transmitted satellite signals and the other of the at least one first or second antenna becomes operative when the satellite and terrestrial re-transmitted satellite signals being received by the at least one first or second antenna is obstructed. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Mobile satellite radio antenna system

An antenna system is assembled to a dielectric medium on a vehicle and is spaced from an electrically conductive member so as to allow for enhanced antenna performance. The dielectric medium has first and second surfaces and a dielectric thickness between the first and second surfaces. An antenna is mounted to the first surface of the dielectric medium for receiving and/or transmitting signals. An electrically conductive member is mounted to the second surface of the dielectric medium for providing a floating ground that forms a capacitive coupling with the antenna. The electrically conductive member is dielectrically isolated from vehicle electrical ground.

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Bingham Farms, MI, United States of America

Kenneth P Lee