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Overview
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Executive Statement:
An innovative antenna design capable of switching between omnidirectional and directional radiation patterns across wide or multiple frequency bands.
Description:
This technology introduces a planar reconfigurable antenna that leverages a substrate with conductive elements and selective connectivity to a common RF feed point for dynamic radiation pattern generation. It supports both omnidirectional and directional modes by connecting all or specific pairs of conductive elements to the feed point, making it highly adaptable for various wireless applications. The design is compact, suitable for integration into small devices, and can operate over a wide bandwidth or multiple frequencies.
ADVANTAGES
TITLE:Key Advantages
Ability to generate both omnidirectional and directional radiation patterns
Supports wide bandwidth or multiple frequency operations
Compact planar design ideal for small form factor devices
High radiation efficiency without the need for phase shifters and power dividers
Cost-effective manufacturing process suitable for commercial PCB fabrication
Problem Solved
TITLE:Problems Solved
Lack of versatility in traditional antennas with fixed radiation patterns
Complexities and size constraints in adapting antennas for small devices
High manufacturing costs associated with complex antenna designs
Limitations in bandwidth and frequency adaptability of existing reconfigurable antennas
APPLICATIONS
TITLE: Market Applications
Wireless communication devices requiring adaptable radiation patterns
Compact consumer electronics and IoT devices with connectivity needs
Advanced networking equipment supporting multiple frequency bands
Portable devices where space and cost are critical design considerations
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IP STATUS
Intellectual Property and Development Status
United States Issued Patent- Wide band reconfigurable planar antenna with omnidirectional and directional radiation patterns
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Contact Information
For Intellectual Property and Licensing inquiries
Tanvi Muni, PhD
Licensing Manager
Drexel Applied Innovation
Office of Research and Innovation
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Phone:267-359-5640
Email:tanvi.muni@drexel.edu
Inventor information
Kapil R. Dandekar, Ph.D.
Director, Drexel Wireless Systems Laboratory
E. Warren Colehower Chair Professor
Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Graduate Education
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Office of the Dean
3101 Market St 232A; CAT 170
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Phone: 1-215-895-2004
Email: dandekar@drexel.edu
Inventor Webpage
Drexel Wireless Systems Laboratory