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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2013
Applicant:
Searete Llc, Bellevue, WA (US);
Inventors:
Adam Bily, Seattle, WA (US);
Jeff Dallas, Seattle, WA (US);
Russell J. Hannigan, Sammamish, WA (US);
Nathan Kundtz, Kirkland, WA (US);
David R. Nash, Arlington, WA (US);
Ryan Allan Stevenson, Maple Valley, WA (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01Q 13/22 (2006.01); H01Q 3/44 (2006.01); H01Q 3/22 (2006.01); H01Q 13/28 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01Q 13/22 (2013.01); H01Q 3/22 (2013.01); H01Q 3/443 (2013.01); H01Q 13/28 (2013.01);
Abstract
Surface scattering antennas provide adjustable radiation fields by adjustably coupling scattering elements along a wave-propagating structure. In some approaches, the scattering elements are patch elements. In some approaches, the scattering elements are made adjustable by disposing an electrically adjustable material, such as a liquid crystal, in proximity to the scattering elements. Methods and systems provide control and adjustment of surface scattering antennas for various applications.