ANTENA E SISTEMA DE COMUNICAÇÕES

Abstract

The present invention discloses an antenna, a lighting system, and a communications system. The antenna includes a radiating element and a power supply unit. The radiating element is configured to perform the conversion between an electromagnetic wave in space and an electrical signal in a circuit, and the power supply unit is configured to transfer the electrical signal between the power supply unit and the radiating element. In particular, the antenna is integrated with a lighting system, where the lighting system includes a protective cover and a light source arranged within the protective cover. Both the radiating element and the power supply unit of the antenna are integrated with the protective cover of the lighting system. The radiating element is attached to a surface of a covering body of the protective cover that is in a forward direction from the light source.One part of the power supply unit is integrated with the protective cover and is electrically connected to the radiating element, while the other part of the power supply unit supports an electrical connection to a signal processing device.

Description

ANTENNA AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] The present invention relates to the field of communications technologies and, specifically, to an antenna, a lighting system and a communications system. BACKGROUND

[002] In a wireless communications system, an antenna is a device that implements conversion between an electromagnetic wave and an electrical signal. For a transmitter, the antenna converts an electrical signal into an electromagnetic wave and radiates the electromagnetic wave into space. For a receiver, the antenna converts an electromagnetic wave in space into an electrical signal. In a mobile communications network, a base station is usually equipped with a pure antenna. The antenna is installed on a special communications tower and is connected to a base station via a cable. This type of antenna often has relatively large dimensions, and the radiation risks from the antenna tend to be poorly understood by the public. Therefore, the deployment of antennas and base stations is quite limited.

[003] In recent years, a concept of a pole-mounted base station has been emerging. A key feature of a pole-mounted base station is the deployment of a base station or antenna on a public lighting pole. The power and coverage area of ​​a pole-mounted base station and antenna are generally smaller than the power and coverage area of ​​a conventional base station and antenna. The base station and antenna that are deployed Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 15 / 154 2 / 59 on the lighting pole can be designed to be miniaturized and have relatively small dimensions. Therefore, the base station mounted on a lighting pole can provide more options for the deployment of the base station and antenna.

[004] However, to meet the deployment requirements of the base station and antenna, the dimensions of a lighting pole are relatively large. A special lighting pole usually needs to be customized and designed, and an original street lamp needs to be replaced. Therefore, the current deployment of base stations mounted on lighting poles is still subject to certain limitations, and the total costs are relatively high. SUMMARY

[005] With reference to various implementations, the present invention provides an antenna, a lighting system, and a communications system to solve one or more disadvantages in the prior art. In particular, the solutions provided below are used to help reduce costs, simplify deployment, or improve communication performance.

[006] According to a first aspect, an antenna is provided. The antenna includes a radiating element and a feed unit. The radiating element, such as a metal material that satisfies a radiation characteristic, is configured to perform conversion between an electromagnetic wave in space and an electrical signal in a circuit. The feed unit, such as several electrical conductors, is configured to transfer the electrical signal between the feed unit and the radiating element. Furthermore Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 16 / 154 3 / 59 of this, the antenna may also include a substrate. The substrate is made of a non-conductive material, is configured to support the radiating element, and can improve the antenna's performance.

[007] When the antenna is in a transmitting condition, the feed unit supplies an electrical signal to the radiating element, and the radiating element converts the electrical signal into an electromagnetic wave, and propagates the electromagnetic wave into space. When the antenna is in a receiving condition, the radiating element converts the electromagnetic wave propagated into space into an electrical signal, and transfers the electrical signal to the feed unit.

[008] In particular, the antenna is integrated into a lighting system, where the lighting system includes a protective cover and a light source positioned inside the protective cover.

[009] The lighting system is a set of hardware and software used for lighting, and includes, but is not limited to, the light source and protective cover. The protective cover of the lighting system is a functional component in the lighting system that can provide a protective function for the light source. The functional component may have effects such as waterproofing, protection against moisture and / or dust prevention (denoted as a physical effect of insulation or protection), and on some occasions, it may also have effects such as reflection, focusing, light transmission and / or light softening (denoted as a light optimization or light distribution effect). Certainly, in addition to acting as the functional component, the protective cover of the lighting system Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 17 / 154 4 / 59 Lighting can also have a decorative function.

[0010] The light source of the lighting system is a functional component that provides a source of illuminating light in the lighting system. The light source may include one or more light-emitting devices. Generally, each light-emitting device can work independently, has an illuminant, a transparent lamp cover and a related electrical interface, and can emit light after being connected to a power source.

[0011] It should be understood that the protective cover of the lighting system is different from the transparent cover of the light source lamp. The transparent cover of the light source lamp is a part of the light-emitting device, and the protective cover of the lighting system is a separate functional component, used cooperatively with the light source, and may provide either a protective function or a light distribution function. In this patent application, a meaning of transparent is not strict, provided that a luminous flux index required by the lighting is satisfied. On some occasions, being transparent is also referred to as being semi-transparent or translucent.

[0012] In the technical solutions of this patent application, a basic requirement for integrating the antenna with the lighting system is: the antenna power supply unit is integrated into the lighting system, and the radiating element of the antenna is fixed to a surface of the protective cover and is electrically connected to the power supply unit.

[0013] An electrical connection is any form of connection for transmitting an electrical signal, and includes direct contact. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 18 / 154 5 / 59 or electromagnetic coupling. Direct contact may include various contact methods such as fitting, soldering, or connecting conductive wires. It should be understood that the protective cover of the lighting system includes at least two surfaces, where one face that is near the light source is denoted as an inner surface, and the other surface is denoted as an outer surface. The radiating element of the antenna may be attached to the inner surface of the protective cover of the lighting system, or to the outer surface of the protective cover.

[0014] According to the technical solutions, the antenna is integrated into the lighting system, which facilitates the antenna's deployment. Furthermore, the radiating element of the antenna is fixed to the surface of the protective cover of the lighting system, so that the antenna can be decoupled from the light source of the lighting system, facilitating production, installation, or replacement, and reducing costs. The word decoupled can be understood as being independent, not connected, or not integrated.

[0015] A position relative to the light source is used as a classification criterion. The protective covering of the lighting system can be classified into a protective covering in a direction forward of the light source and a protective covering in another direction (a direction not forward) of the light source. The direction forward of the light source can be understood as a direction of illumination of the lighting system or the light source, that is, a direction in which the illuminating ray goes forward. A lateral direction forward of the light source is relatively Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 19 / 154 6 / 59 special, and on some occasions, the lateral forward direction is also considered to be included in the forward direction of the light source. Other components (such as power supply apparatus and heat dissipation apparatus) of the lighting system are generally located within the protective cover of the lighting system, and are generally located in a direction not forward of the light source.

[0016] With reference to the aforementioned technical solutions, in an optional technical solution, the radiating element of the antenna is fixed to a surface of the protective cover of the lighting system, in a direction forward of the light source. The optional solution helps to reduce interference from the light source and other components of the lighting system on the electromagnetic wave radiated or received by the antenna, and improves the antenna's communication performance.

[0017] The protective cover in the direction forward of the light source includes at least two surfaces, where one surface is closer to an illuminated object. With reference to the technical solutions and the optional technical solution mentioned above, in an optional technical solution, the radiating element of the antenna is fixed to the surface of the protective cover of the lighting system that is close to the illuminated object. Therefore, the protective cover does not obstruct the electromagnetic wave radiated or received by the antenna. This helps to improve the communication performance of the antenna.

[0018] The protective covering of the lighting system can be classified into two types: a protective covering Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 20 / 154 7 / 59 closed and an unclosed protective cover. The closed protective cover has no obvious opening, and the unclosed protective cover has an obvious opening. "Closed" in this document does not mean absolutely closed in a strict sense, as long as the closed performance required for normal operation of the lighting system is satisfied. Generally, a closed protective cover can provide a better protection effect. An unclosed protective cover can provide light distribution effects such as focusing and reflection, and often needs to be used cooperatively with the light source of the lighting system to have a good protection effect. Closed protective covers are widely used and their shape is not limited. Unclosed protective covers are often used for top-down lighting, and a common cover body can be cone-shaped, tubular, or cup-shaped.

[0019] With reference to the aforementioned technical solutions and optional technical solutions, in one optional technical solution, the radiating element of the antenna is fixed to the inner surface of the protective cover. According to the optional solution, the radiating element of the antenna can share the protective effect provided by the protective cover of the lighting system, so that the durability of the antenna is improved and the communication performance of the antenna is guaranteed. The optional solution is frequently applied to non-enclosed protective covers, but the possibility of applying it to enclosed protective covers is not excluded. In another optional technical solution, the radiating element of the antenna is fixed to the surface Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 21 / 154 8 / 59 external protective cover. According to the optional solution, the magnetic interference of the protective cover of the lighting system can be reduced, and an antenna radiation characteristic can be improved, thus improving the antenna's communication performance. The optional solution is frequently applied to closed protective covers, but the possibility of applying it to non-closed protective covers is not excluded.

[0020] With reference to the aforementioned technical solutions and optional technical solutions, a protective material may also cover an outer surface of the antenna's radiating element. In other words, in an optional technical solution, one face of the antenna's radiating element is fixed to the surface of the protective cover, and the other face is covered with the protective material. The protective material may also be used to provide a physical insulation protection effect, thereby further improving the antenna's durability and ensuring the antenna's communication performance.

[0021] With reference to the technical solutions and optional technical solutions mentioned above, the antenna substrate can be designed as part of the protective cover of the lighting system, and the body part of the cover to which the radiating element is attached is made of a non-conductive material and is positioned as the antenna substrate. Therefore, a separate antenna substrate does not need to be positioned, thus further improving the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system.

[0022] In an optional technical solution, part or all of the protective cover body of the system Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 22 / 154 9 / 59 The illumination is made of a non-metallic material, and the non-metallic covering body is positioned as the antenna substrate. In another optional technical solution, a dielectric layer of a non-metallic material is attached to the surface of the protective covering of the illumination system, and the dielectric layer is positioned as the antenna substrate. The dielectric layer is located between the covering body of the protective covering and the radiating element of the antenna.

[0023] With reference to the technical solutions and optional technical solutions mentioned above, the radiating element of the antenna can also be integrated into the protective cover of the lighting system. The shape of the radiating element adjusts to the shape of the protective cover, so that the impact on the lighting effect is reduced, or a radiation characteristic of the antenna is improved.

[0024] In an optional technical solution, an overall configuration of the antenna's radiating element may have a rectangular shape with a geometric center, including a cross, a polygon, a circle, an oval, or similar. Based on this, an interior or an edge of the radiating element is hollowed out, and the transparent lamp cover of the light source or a translucent cover body of the lighting system may be embedded in a hollowed-out part, so that the illuminating ray passes through it. In another optional technical solution, the antenna's radiating element has an irregular shape, so that the illuminating ray is not blocked. When the optional solutions are used, the antenna's impact on a lighting effect can be reduced.

[0025] With reference to technical solutions and solutions Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, p. 23 / 154 10 / 59 of the aforementioned optional techniques, in an optional technical solution, one or more plated holes are positioned on a surface of the antenna's radiating element and are used for grounding the radiating element. The plated hole, also referred to as a plated hole or through hole, is a hole with an inner wall covered by a layer of conductive metal and is generally used for connection between a plurality of printed wiring layers. With the plated hole, the radiating element can be grounded (electrically connected to a reference earth) and can generate one or more vertical currents to the radiating element to expand a radiation swath. When a plated hole position is properly designed, omnidirectional radiation can even be formed. Therefore, the optional solution can be used to improve an antenna's radiation characteristic, thereby improving the antenna's communication performance.

[0026] Based on this, in an optional technical solution, the radiating element has a regular geometric shape with a geometric center. Based on this, at least two of a plurality of plated holes are symmetrically distributed around the geometric center of the radiating element. Furthermore, there may be an even number of plated holes, and pairs of plated holes are symmetrically distributed around the center. In addition, each plated hole may be positioned on a line between an edge and the geometric center and is closer to the edge.

[0027] With reference to the technical solutions and optional technical solutions mentioned above, the unit of Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 24 / 154 11 / 59 The antenna feed can also be integrated into the protective cover, and there are several optional technical solutions. Generally, the antenna feed unit can also be fixed to the surface on which the radiating element is located; or it is in direct contact with the radiating element by means of a metal conductor that passes through the protective cover; or it can be electrically connected to the radiating element of the antenna in an electromagnetic coupling mode. When the antenna is operating, the feed unit needs to be electrically connected to a signal processing device.

[0028] It should be understood that a signal processing device is a device that is configured to process an electrical signal, and is different from an antenna. For the antenna, the signal processing device can be considered as a signal source for the antenna (in a transmitting condition) or a signal destination (in a receiving condition). The signal processing device can generate an electrical signal to be transmitted by the antenna, or process an electrical signal that has been received by the antenna, where the processing may include operations such as filtering and amplification. For example, the signal processing device could be a base station or a remote radio unit in a mobile communications network.

[0029] In an optional technical solution, the power supply unit includes a metal conductor, which is denoted as a metal power supply conductor. The metal power supply conductor may be a metal plate (denoted as a metal power supply plate), a metal probe, or a plated hole, or similar, which is used for power supply. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, p. 25 / 154 12 / 59 There is a gap in the cover body to which the radiating element is attached, and the metal power conductor is positioned in the gap. The configuration of the gap is not limited and can be linear, hole-shaped, or similar. The metal power conductor passes through the cover body via the gap; one end is in direct contact with the radiating element, and the other end supports an electrical connection to a signal transmission line. The signal transmission line is configured to transmit an electrical signal between the metal power conductor and the signal processing device.

[0030] Based on this, in one implementation, the power supply metal conductor is a power supply metal plate, the signal transmission line is a coaxial line, and the coaxial line includes an outer conductor and an inner conductor that are coaxial, where the outer conductor of the coaxial line is used for grounding, one end of the inner conductor of the coaxial line is in direct contact with the power supply metal plate, and the other end of the inner conductor of the coaxial line supports an electrical connection to the signal processing device.

[0031] In another implementation, the power metal conductor is a power metal plate, the signal transmission line is a microstrip, and the microstrip includes a signal layer, a dielectric layer, and a ground plane that are sequentially attached, where the ground plane of the microstrip is used for grounding, the signal layer of the microstrip includes a conductive strip, one end of the conductive strip is in direct contact with the power metal plate, and the other end of the Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 26 / 154 The 13 / 59 conductive strip supports an electrical connection to the signal processing device.

[0032] Grounding means being electrically connected to a reference ground of the antenna. During implementation, the antenna reference ground may be the same as a reference ground of the signal processing device, i.e., a grounding device is shared.

[0033] With reference to the aforementioned technical solutions and optional technical solutions, in an optional technical solution, the feeder metal plate is positioned in the gap at a vertical angle to the radiating element. Furthermore, the feeder metal plate of the feeder unit may have an axisymmetric structure, and the feeder metal plate is positioned in the gap at an angle where a central geometric axis is perpendicular to the radiating element. This solution is used to implement feed at a vertical angle. This helps to improve antenna performance. Additionally, the metal conductor may have a gradually altered shape such as a trapezoid, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the conductor increases along a direction from the coaxial line or microstrip to the radiating element. This further helps to improve antenna performance.

[0034] With reference to the technical solutions and optional technical solutions mentioned above, in an optional technical solution, the power supply unit includes a power supply panel, and the power supply panel is positioned on the other surface of the cover body to which the radiating element is attached, where the power supply panel includes Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 27 / 154 14 / 59 a dielectric layer, a ground plane is fixed to each of two surfaces of the dielectric layer, and there is a gap in the ground plane that is close to the radiating element; and the dielectric layer includes a conductive strip, one end of the conductive strip rests on the gap and the other end of the conductive strip supports an electrical connection to the signal processing device. A configuration of the gap is not limited and may be linear, hole-shaped, or similar.

[0035] With reference to the aforementioned technical solutions and optional technical solutions, in an optional technical solution, the radiating element is fixed to an inner surface of the protective cover body that is in the forward direction of the light source, the power supply unit includes a conductive strip and is also fixed to the inner surface of the cover body, one end of the conductive strip is in direct contact with the radiating element, and the other end of the conductive strip supports an electrical connection to the signal processing device. A strip line can be a microstrip. In this case, the protective cover to which the strip line is attached can be used as a dielectric layer of the microstrip. According to the optional solution, the antenna power supply unit occupies a small area and is easy to produce and install.

[0036] In contrast, in this document, the feed unit may be in direct contact with the radiating element by means of the metal conductor embedded in the protective cover of the lighting system. This helps to ensure a feed effect and improves antenna performance. A separate feed panel is used for the Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 28 / 154 15 / 59 power supply unit, so that the power supply panel can be decoupled from the signal transmission line. This helps improve the antenna design flexibility and enhances the stability of the antenna's engineering structure. The power supply unit provides power to the radiating element in a coupling mode, or the power supply unit and the radiating element are located on the same surface of the protective cover. In both modes, no trepanation or notching of the protective cover is required. This helps reduce production costs and improves the stability of the antenna's engineering structure.

[0037] With reference to the technical solutions and optional technical solutions mentioned above, in an optional technical solution, the antenna is integrated into the lighting system in which a light-emitting diode is used as the light source. Optionally, the antenna may also share a heat dissipation device and / or a grounding device with the lighting system. In the lighting system in which a light-emitting diode is the light source, the heating value of the lighting system is relatively small. This helps to ensure the antenna's performance. Sharing the heat dissipation device and / or the grounding device with the lighting system further improves the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system.

[0038] With reference to the technical solutions and optional technical solutions mentioned above, in an optional technical solution, the signal processing device is a radio frequency processing unit for communication. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 29 / 154 16 / 59 mobile, and a part of the antenna power supply unit supports an electrical connection to the radio frequency processing unit used for mobile communication. Since the antenna coverage area and power required by the radio frequency processing unit used for mobile communication are generally larger than those in common wireless communication (such as a wireless local area network), there is a special requirement for a communications interface, for example, a common public radio interface is needed. According to the technical solution, a part of the antenna power supply unit supports an electrical connection to the radio frequency processing unit used for mobile communication, and can be adapted for the communications interface of the radio frequency processing unit used for mobile communication.For example, the antenna feed unit includes a communications interface that is configured to support an electrical connection to the signal processing device.

[0039] According to a second aspect, a lighting system is provided, which includes lighting subsystems and an antenna, wherein the lighting subsystem includes a protective cover and a light source positioned within the protective cover, and the antenna includes a radiating element and a power supply unit, wherein the power supply unit of the antenna is integrated into the protective cover of the lighting system; and the radiating element of the antenna is fixed to a surface of a cover body, in a direction forward of the light source, of the protective cover of the lighting system, and the part of the cover body to which the element Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 30 / 154 17 / 59 The radiating element is fixed with a non-conductive material and is positioned as an antenna substrate.

[0040] With reference to the aforementioned technical solutions, in an optional technical solution, there is a gap in the body of the protective cover, the gap is configured to accommodate a metal feed conductor, a signal transmission line is fixed to an inner surface of the protective cover, and both the metal feed conductor and the signal transmission line belong to the antenna feed unit, where the metal feed conductor passes through the body of the cover through the gap, one end is in direct contact with the radiating element and the other end is in direct contact with the signal transmission line.

[0041] With reference to the aforementioned technical solutions and optional technical solution, in an optional technical solution, the feed is performed in a coupling mode. A feed panel is positioned on the other surface of the cover body to which the radiating element is attached, and the feed panel belongs to the antenna feed unit, where the feed panel includes a dielectric layer, a ground plane is attached to each of the two surfaces of the dielectric layer, and there is a gap in the ground plane that is close to the radiating element; and the dielectric layer includes a conductive strip, one end of the conductive strip touches the gap and the other end of the conductive strip supports an electrical connection to a signal processing device.

[0042] With reference to the technical solutions and optional technical solutions mentioned above, in a technical solution Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 31 / 154 Optional 18 / 59, the radiating element and the antenna feed unit are fixed to an inner surface of the protective cover body that is in the forward direction of the light source, the feed unit includes a conductive strip, one end of the conductive strip is in direct contact with the radiating element and the other end of the conductive strip is in direct contact with the signal transmission line.

[0043] With reference to the technical solutions and optional technical solutions mentioned above, in an optional technical solution, at least one plated hole is still positioned in the cover body to which the radiating element is attached, and a layer of conductive metal covers an inner wall of the plated hole and is used for grounding the radiating element.

[0044] With reference to the technical solutions and optional technical solutions mentioned above, in an optional technical solution, a light source of the lighting subsystem is a light-emitting diode, and the lighting subsystem shares a heat dissipation device with the antenna.

[0045] According to a third aspect, a communications system is provided, which includes a signal processing device and an antenna.

[0046] The antenna is integrated into the lighting system, where the lighting system includes a protective cover and a light source positioned within the protective cover; both a radiating element and a power supply unit are integrated into the protective cover of the lighting system, where the radiating element is fixed to a surface of a cover body, in a direction forward of the light source. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 32 / 154 19 / 59 light, from the protective cover; and one part of the power supply unit is integrated into the protective cover and is electrically connected to the radiating element, and the other part of the power supply unit is electrically connected to the signal processing device.

[0047] The antenna can be any of the antennas provided in the first aspect, and the signal processing device can be a radio frequency processing unit used for mobile communication.

[0048] According to a fourth aspect, a communications system is provided, which includes a signal processing device and a lighting system. The signal processing device is integrated into the lighting system, and the signal processing device is electrically connected to an antenna that is integrated into the lighting system. The antenna can be any of the antennas provided in the first aspect, and the lighting system can be any of the lighting systems provided in the second aspect.

[0049] It should be understood that the technical solutions and optional technical solutions provided in the second and fourth aspects are the same or similar in many respects to the technical features of the technical solutions and optional technical solutions provided in the first aspect, and the technical effects are also the same or similar. Details are not described again. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0050] Figures 1-1 to 1-4 are individually a schematic structural diagram of a lighting system according to an embodiment of the present invention; Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 33 / 154 20 / 59 Figures 2-1 to 2-3 are individually a schematic diagram of an antenna deployment architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figures 3-1 to 3-6 are individually a schematic structural diagram of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figures 4-1 to 4-5 are individually a schematic structural diagram of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figures 5-1 to 5-4 are individually a schematic structural diagram of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figures 6-1 to 6-3 are individually a schematic structural diagram of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figures 7-1 to 7-3 are individually a schematic structural diagram of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a feeding mode of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram of another way of feeding an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 is a schematic structural diagram of yet another way of feeding an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 is a schematic structural diagram of yet another way of feeding an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention; Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 34 / 154 21 / 59 Figure 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a lighting system according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 is a schematic structural diagram of a communications system according to an embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 14 is a schematic structural diagram of another communications system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] It should be understood that, in the aforementioned schematic structural diagrams, the dimensions and shapes of modules are for reference only and should not constitute the sole interpretation of embodiments of the present invention. A relative position between the modules shown in the schematic structural diagrams represents only one example of a structural correlation between the modules, but does not limit a mode of physical connection in embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, it is impossible and unnecessary to show all possible modules in the schematic structural diagrams. Therefore, if a specific module is not present in a figure, it should not be considered that the module cannot be included in embodiments of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF MODALITIES

[0052] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the following describes the technical solutions provided in the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0053] A deployment environment and a requirement of Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 35 / 154 22 / 59 Antenna performance is critical to antenna design. When an antenna is integrated into a lighting system, the lighting system becomes part of the antenna deployment environment. In different application scenarios, the lighting system has various types and forms. Therefore, in the embodiments of the present invention, there is a plurality of viable solutions for integrating the antenna into the lighting system. What follows describes the plurality of viable solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to a plurality of application scenarios of the lighting system.

[0054] The lighting system is a set of hardware and software used for illumination, and includes, but is not limited to, a light source and a protective cover. The protective cover of the lighting system is a functional component that provides a protective function in the lighting system. The functional component may have effects such as waterproofing, protection against moisture, or dust prevention (denoted as a physical effect of insulation or protection), and on some occasions, it may also have effects such as focusing, reflection, blocking, or softening of light (denoted as a light optimization or light distribution effect). In addition to acting as the functional component, the protective cover of the lighting system may also have a decorative function. The light source of the lighting system is a functional component that provides a source of illuminating light in the lighting system.The light source may include one or more light-emitting devices. Generally, each light-emitting device can operate independently; it has one. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 36 / 154 23 / 59 illuminant, a transparent lamp cover and a related electrical interface, and can emit light after being connected to a power source.

[0055] It should be understood that the protective cover of the lighting system is different from the transparent lamp cover of the light source. The transparent lamp cover of the light source is a part of the light-emitting device. In contrast, the protective cover of the lighting system is a separate functional component, used cooperatively with the light source, and may provide either a protective function or a light distribution function. For example, a glass bulb of an incandescent lamp is a part of the incandescent lamp, and the glass bulb is not a separate functional component, and should be considered as a transparent lamp cover of the light source. If the incandescent lamp is further equipped with an inverted cup-shaped reflector cover, the reflector cover is considered as a protective cover of the lighting system, and the incandescent lamp is considered as the light source of the lighting system.

[0056] The protective cover of the lighting system can be classified into a closed protective cover and a non-closed protective cover. The closed protective cover has no obvious opening, and the non-closed protective cover has an obvious opening. "Closed" in this document does not mean absolutely closed, as long as the closed performance required for normal operation of the lighting system is satisfied. Generally, a closed protective cover can provide a better protective effect. A non-closed protective cover can provide effects of Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 37 / 154 24 / 59 light distribution, such as focusing and reflecting light, often needs to be used cooperatively with the light source of the lighting system, which has a good protective effect. Closed protective covers are widely used and their shape is not limited. Non-closed protective covers are often used for top-down lighting, and a common cover body can be inverted cone, cup-shaped, or columnar.

[0057] For closed protective covers, the body part of the cover in a direction forward of the light source is generally made of a transparent material. If the body part of the cover is made of a non-transparent material, the body part of the cover needs to be firmly attached to the transparent lamp cover of the light source, so that together they form an enclosed space. For non-closed protective covers, the opening in the cover body is generally located in the direction forward of the light source, so that the illuminating ray from the light source passes through it. The direction forward of the light source can be understood as a direction of illumination of the light source, that is, a direction in which the illuminating ray goes forward.

[0058] For a lighting system, a lighting direction and a lighting range are important indicators, and basically determine an application scenario for the lighting system. For example, in terms of lighting direction, a lighting system can be classified into a directional lighting system and a non-directional lighting system. A directional lighting system is a lighting system that has a main lighting direction. Correspondingly, a non-directional lighting system Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 38 / 154 25 / 59 Lighting that does not have a main direction of illumination is referred to as a non-directional lighting system. Within a specific spatial range of the main direction of illumination, an effective luminous flux of the lighting system should account for at least half of all luminous fluxes. The specific spatial range can be denoted as a main illumination range.

[0059] For example, if the effective luminous flux of a lighting system in a 120° solid cone angle strip in a principal illumination direction is greater than 80% of all luminous fluxes, the lighting system is referred to as a directional lighting system, and the 120° solid cone angle strip can be denoted as the principal illumination strip of the lighting system. It should be understood that the value in this document is only an example, and that there may be another definition for the principal illumination strip. For detailed content, refer to industry knowledge in the field of lighting technologies. No further details are provided in this patent application. Furthermore, directional and non-directional lighting are differentiated primarily for convenience of description and should not be interpreted as the only application scenario for embodiments of the present invention.

[0060] For directional lighting, in a common application scenario, the light source of the lighting system is placed in an elevated position, such as on a lighting pole or a ceiling, and the main direction of illumination is from top to bottom. In some application scenarios, the light source of the lighting system is placed in a Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 39 / 154 26 / 59 low position, such as recessed into a floor, and the main direction of illumination is from bottom to top. A characteristic of the directional lighting system is that the lighting system has a focusing or reflecting function, and the illuminating beam is transmitted along the main direction of illumination after focusing or reflecting light. The protective cover of the lighting system often blocks or reflects some of the illuminating beam.

[0061] For non-directional lighting, the lighting system has no specific direction of illumination and can be roughly considered as a point light source. A common example of a point light source is a pendulum incandescent bulb. A characteristic of a non-directional lighting system is that the lighting system has no obvious focusing or light reflection function, and the transparent lamp cover of the light source or the protective cover of the lighting system does not obviously block the illuminating beam from the light source.

[0062] Figures 1-1 to 1-3 are individually a schematic structural diagram of a lighting system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and show basic structures of three types of typical lighting systems. The lighting system is used as an antenna deployment environment in this embodiment of the present invention. The lighting system shown in Figures 1-1 and 1-2 is in a directional lighting condition, and the lighting system shown in Figure 1-3 is in a non-directional lighting condition.

[0063] In Figure 1-1, an L1 module and an L2 module Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 40 / 154 27 / 59 individually represent a covering body of the lighting system, and are respectively denoted as a covering body L1 and a covering body L2. A module L3 represents a light source of the lighting system, and is denoted as a light source L3. The covering body L1 is of a non-transparent material and has primarily a protective effect. The covering body L2 is of a transparent material, so the illuminating ray passes through it. It should be understood that in this patent application, a meaning of transparent is not strict, provided that a luminous flux index required by the illumination is satisfied. On some occasions, being transparent is also referred to as being semi-transparent or translucent. When the covering body L1 and the covering body L2 need to be distinguished, the covering body L1 and the covering body L2 may also be denoted as a protective covering body L1 and a translucent covering body L2.Similarly, the lighting system shown in Figure 1-2 includes a protective cover body L1 and a light source L3, and the lighting system shown in Figure 1-3 includes a translucent cover body L2 and a light source L3.

[0064] As shown in Figure 1-1, the illuminating ray emitted by the light source L3 is blocked or reflected by the protective cover body L1, and radiates downwards after passing through the translucent cover body L2. Therefore, the lighting system is in a directional illumination condition. As shown in Figure 1-2, the illuminating ray emitted by the light source L3 is blocked or reflected by the protective cover body L1, and radiates downwards. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 41 / 154 28 / 59 Therefore, the lighting system is also in a directional lighting condition. As shown in Figure 1-3, the illuminating ray emitted by the light source L3 is not obviously blocked by the translucent cover body L2, and radiates in all directions after passing through the translucent cover body L2. Therefore, the lighting system is in a non-directional lighting condition.

[0065] It should be noted that the cover body L1 is part of the protective cover of the lighting system. The cover body L2 may be part of the protective cover of the lighting system, or it may be part of the light source, i.e., it may act as a transparent lamp cover for the light source. For example, when the cover body L2 and the cover body L1 are designed or manufactured as a whole and form a relatively independent entity, the cover body L2 is part of the protective cover of the lighting system. When the cover body L2 and a light-emitting device that is included in the light source are designed and manufactured as a whole and form a relatively independent entity, the cover body L2 is a transparent lamp cover for the light source.

[0066] A feature of the lighting system shown in Figure 1-1 is that a cover body in a direction forward of the light source includes both the protective cover body L1 and the translucent cover body L2. Furthermore, the protective cover body L1 and the translucent cover body L2 fit together perfectly to form an enclosed space in the direction forward of the light source. In particular, a surface Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 42 / 154 29 / 59 The inner surface of the protective cover body L1 is close to the light source, and an outer surface of the protective cover body L1 is in open space and is closer to an illuminated object than the inner surface of the protective cover body L1.

[0067] In real-world application, a common example of this type of lighting system is a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting system, and particularly a panel-type LED lighting system that includes a plurality of spherical LED lamps. In the panel-type LED lighting system, each spherical LED lamp is considered as a light-emitting device (with a transparent lamp cover) operating independently. A plurality of spherical LED lamps is embedded in a panel, and the lamps are combined to form a light source of a specific shape (a rectangle, a circle, or similar). The panel between the spherical LED lamps is usually of a non-transparent material, and this part of the panel is considered as a part (i.e., the protective cover body L1) of the protective cover of the lighting system.If a position where a spherical LED lamp is embedded in the panel is covered by a transparent panel, this part of the transparent panel is considered as the translucent cover body L2. In this case, the translucent cover body L2 is also part of the protective cover of the lighting system. If a position where a spherical LED lamp is embedded in the panel is not covered by a panel, a transparent lamp cover of the spherical LED lamp is considered as the translucent cover body L2. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 43 / 154 30 / 59

[0068] A feature of the lighting system shown in Figure 1-2 is that a cover body in a direction forward of the light source includes the protective cover body L1 in a special way. As shown in Figure 1-2, the upper parts of the protective cover body L1 are closer together, the lower parts are further apart and form an opening, and both an inner and an outer surface of the protective cover body in the opening are located in the open space. In particular, the inner surface of the protective cover body L1 is close to the light source, and is closer to an illuminated object than the outer surface of the protective cover body L1.In real-world applications, a common example of this type of lighting system is a lamp fitted with a reflector cover, the reflector cover having a shape similar to that of the protective cover body L1 shown in Figure 1-2, for example, a cone shape or a cup shape. On some occasions, a columnar reflector cover may also be considered a special case of this type of lighting system.

[0069] A feature of the lighting system shown in Figure 1-3 is that a cover body in a direction forward of the light source includes a translucent cover body L2. As shown in Figure 1-3, an inner surface of the translucent cover body L2 is close to the light source, and an outer surface of the translucent cover body L2 is in open space, and is closer to an illuminated object than the inner surface of the translucent cover body. In real-world application, a common example of this type of lighting system is a lamp. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 44 / 154 31 / 59 globular street light or a transparent cylindrical street lamp without a reflector cover. On some occasions, an interior ceiling light may also be considered a special case of this type of lighting system.

[0070] It should be noted that although the light source L3 in Figures 1-1 to 1-3 represents a light-emitting device, the lighting system to which this embodiment of the present invention is applicable is not limited to it. In actual application, the light source L3 may apparently include a plurality of light-emitting devices. For example, similar to Figure 1-1, Figure 1-4 is also a schematic structural diagram of a lighting system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1-4 shows two light-emitting devices, and the two light-emitting devices may be understood as representing two light sources, or may be understood as representing two light-emitting devices that constitute a light source. Furthermore, it should be understood that each of the lighting systems shown in Figures 1-1 to 1-4 may be considered as part of a larger lighting system.

[0071] Figures 2-1 to 2-3 are individually a schematic diagram of an antenna deployment architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention, and show antenna deployment positions in the three types of lighting systems mentioned above, respectively. It should be understood that the schematic diagram of the antenna deployment architecture focuses on showing the antenna deployment architecture, but does not need to show a detailed structure of an antenna. Therefore, the Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 45 / 154 32 / 59 The antenna deployment architecture is shown and described in this document using an example of a position in which a radiating element of the antenna is integrated into a lighting system. An internal structural feature of the antenna will be further detailed in the following description with reference to other attached drawings.

[0072] As shown in Figure 2-1, an antenna is deployed on an outer surface of a protective cover of a lighting system, and additionally, it is on an outer surface of a protective cover body in a direction forward of a light source. As shown in Figure 2-2, an antenna is deployed on an inner surface of a lighting system, and additionally, it is on an inner surface of a protective cover body in a direction forward of a light source. As shown in Figure 2-3, an antenna is deployed on an outer surface of a protective cover of a lighting system, and additionally, it is on an outer surface of a translucent cover body in a direction forward of a light source.It is not difficult to verify that all antenna deployment positions in the lighting system are on a surface of the lighting system's protective cover that is close to an illuminated object.

[0073] In conclusion, in this embodiment of the present invention, the antenna is integrated into the protective cover of the lighting system. Since the antenna is integrated into the protective cover of the lighting system, the antenna can be decoupled from the light source or other component of the lighting system. This facilitates installation and Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 46 / 154 33 / 59 antenna replacement, thereby reducing costs and / or improving communication performance. Furthermore, the antenna's placement on the lighting system is on the surface of the lighting system's protective cover, which is close to the illuminated object, and the protective cover does not obstruct an electromagnetic wave radiated or received by the antenna. Therefore, the technical solutions help improve the antenna's communication performance.

[0074] Figures 3-1 to 3-6 are individually a schematic structural diagram of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention. The antenna can be applied to the antenna deployment architecture shown in Figure 2-1. Figure 3-1 is a side view of an overall antenna structure, Figure 3-2 is a side sectional view of a partial antenna structure, and Figures 3-3 to 3-6 are individually a top view of an overall antenna structure. It should be understood that the schematic structural diagrams show, in different forms, various features of the antenna. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the accompanying drawings are not limited to representing an antenna of a single physical form. With reference to the schematic structural diagrams, the following describes an internal structural feature of the antenna in the deployment architecture, and particularly a structural feature of a radiating element.

[0075] In Figure 3-1, an A10 module represents a radiating element of the antenna and is denoted as an A10 radiating element. An A20 module represents an antenna feed unit and is denoted as a feed unit. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 47 / 154 34 / 59 A20 power supply. An L10 module and an L20 module individually represent a covering body of a lighting system and are denoted, respectively, as the L10 covering body and an L20 covering body. An L30 module represents other components of the antenna and lighting system, for example, a lighting source device, a heat dissipation device, a light source, a light distribution device, and another covering body. For simplicity, the light source of the lighting system is not drawn separately.

[0076] Similar to the lighting system shown in Figure 1-1, the L10 cover body can also be denoted as a protective cover body L10, and is part of a protective cover for the lighting system. The L20 cover body can also be denoted as a translucent cover body L20, and can be part of the protective cover for the lighting system, or it can be part of the light source, i.e., it can act as a transparent lamp cover for the light source. Although only one L20 cover body is shown in Figure 3-1, it should be understood that in this embodiment of the present invention the number of L20 cover bodies is not limited and that one or more L20 cover bodies may exist. The lighting system and antenna shown in Figure 3-1 can be considered as part of a lighting system and an antenna that have a plurality of L20 cover bodies.

[0077] In addition, there may be one or more light-emitting devices that constitute the light source. The light-emitting device of the light source is positioned in space. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 48 / 154 35 / 59 internal structure formed by the L10 cover body, the L20 cover body, and the L30 module. The illuminating beam from the light-emitting device is transferred directionally through the L20 cover body by means of a reflection or focusing effect of the light distribution device (such as L10, L20, or L30). The L30 module may also represent a partial cover body of the lighting system. When L10 and L20 need to be distinguished from the partial cover body represented by the L30 module, L10 and L20 are denoted as cover bodies in a direction forward of the light source, and the partial cover body represented by the L30 module is denoted as a cover body in a direction opposite to the light source.

[0078] For example, when the L20 cover body is the transparent lamp cover of the light source, the light-emitting device of the light source is positioned inside the L20 cover body. When the L20 cover body is part of the protective cover of the lighting system, the light-emitting device of the light source is positioned below the L10 or L20 cover body and above the L30 module. When the lighting system is positioned as shown in Figure 3-1, the illuminating beam of the light source radiates upwards through the L20 cover body. In this case, a primary illumination direction of the lighting system is from bottom to top, and the L10 and L20 cover bodies in the forward direction of the light source are located above the light source. It should be understood that the top and bottom in this document are not in a physical sense, and only represent a relative positional relationship between modules. In a scenario Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 49 / 154 36 / 59 In actual application, the main illumination direction of the lighting system or the forward direction of the light source can be from top to bottom, bottom to top, or another direction. When the lighting system is positioned as shown in Figure 2-1, the main illumination direction is from top to bottom.

[0079] As shown in Figure 3-1, the radiating element A10 is positioned on an outer surface of the protective body L10. Since the antenna's radiating element is positioned on an outer surface of the protective cover that is in the forward direction of the light source, i.e., a surface closer to an illuminated object, this part of the protective cover of the lighting system does not obstruct an electromagnetic wave radiated or received by the antenna. This helps to improve the antenna's communication performance.

[0080] It should be noted that although an upper part of the translucent cover body L20 shown in Figure 3-1 is a curved surface, and an upper part of the protective cover body L10 is a plane, it should be understood that this is only one example of an effect, and that this embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. The upper part of the translucent cover body L20 may be a plane, and the upper part of the protective cover body L10 may be a curved surface, and the two may be combined in any form. Furthermore, the translucent cover body L20 does not necessarily protrude from the protective cover body L10. Additionally, although the radiating element A10 shown in Figure 3-1 is completely above the protective cover body L10, Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 50 / 154 37 / 59 it should be understood that in this embodiment of the present invention the radiating element A10 of the antenna may alternatively be partially embedded in the protective cover body L10, or may even not protrude from the protective cover body L10.

[0081] For example, with reference to the side view in section of a partial structure (L10, L20 and A10) of the antenna in this embodiment of the present invention shown in Figure 32, an upper part of the translucent cover body L20 is flat and does not protrude from the protective cover body L10; and the radiating element A10 is embedded in the protective cover body L10 and also does not protrude from the protective cover body L10. However, to reduce the impact of the protective cover body L10 on a radiation characteristic, an effect is better if an upper surface of the radiating element A10 is not below an outer surface of the protective cover body L10.

[0082] Figures 3-3 to 3-6 are individually a top view of an overall antenna structure, and all top views can be combined with the side view shown in Figure 3-1, and show various feasible forms of the radiating element A10 of the antenna in this embodiment of the present invention. Although the antennas shown in Figures 3-3 to 3-6 are slightly different in shape, the antennas are still of the same type.

[0083] As shown in Figure 3-3, an outer shape of the radiating element A10 is a rectangle, but an intermediate part is hollowed out according to a shape of the translucent cover body L20, and the cover body Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 51 / 154 38 / 59 translucent L20 can be placed in the hollowed-out part so that the illuminating ray passes through it. Similarly, as shown in Figure 3-4, the radiating element A10 has the shape of a rectangle formed by straight radiating bodies, and the translucent cover body L20 can be positioned inside the rectangle. As shown in Figure 3-5, the radiating element A10 has the shape of a ring formed by strip radiating bodies, and the translucent cover body L20 can be positioned inside the ring. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3-6, the protective cover body of the lighting system has the shape of a circle.

[0084] Therefore, the radiant element A10 is positioned on the outer surface of the protective cover of the lighting system, and particularly on the outer surface of the protective cover body L10, without blocking the translucent cover body L20. Therefore, the radiant element A10 does not block the illuminating beam of the light source. According to the technical solutions, the impact on the lighting effect of the lighting system is very small and can be ignored.

[0085] It should be understood that, although Figures 3-3 to 3-6 show some forms of the protective cover body L10 and the radiating element A10, this embodiment of the present invention is not limited to those. The protective cover body L10 may have another form, and there may also be various shape designs for the radiating element of the antenna, provided that the radiating element of the antenna does not block the translucent cover body L20. The shape of the radiating element of the antenna may be a polygon (a triangle, a rectangle, a pentagon, a hexagon to a dodecagon, or Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 52 / 154 39 / 59 similar), a circle, an oval, a ring, a bow-tie shape, a petal shape, a regular shape (a cross shape, an H shape, a hollow square shape, a T shape, or similar) formed by strips of metal or ring-shaped metal bands, or even another irregular shape.

[0086] As described above, in this embodiment of the present invention, the number of translucent covering bodies is not limited, and there may be one or more translucent covering bodies. Figures 3-1 to 3-6 individually show the structural feature of the antenna in this embodiment of the present invention, and particularly a structure of the radiating element of the antenna, when the illumination system includes a translucent covering body.

[0087] Figures 4-1 to 4-5 are individually schematic structural diagrams of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention, and each shows an example of an antenna structure when a lighting system includes two translucent cover bodies. Figures 5-1 to 5-4 also individually show schematic structural diagrams of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention, and each shows an example of an antenna structure when a lighting system includes four translucent cover bodies. Figures 4-1 and 5-1 individually show a side view of an overall antenna structure, and other attached drawings are individually a top view of an overall antenna structure. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the attached drawings are not limited to representing an antenna of a single form. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 53 / 154 40 / 59 physics.

[0088] As shown in the attached drawings, a radiating element A10 is still positioned on an outer surface of a protective cover body L10, and does not block a translucent cover body L20. For example, an edge of a radiating element A10 shown in Figure 4-2 is hollowed out to avoid blocking the translucent cover body L20. A radiating element shown in Figure 43 has a bowtie shape, which can also be considered a two-petal shape. A radiating element shown in Figure 4-4 has an H shape. A radiating element shown in Figure 4-5 has an inverted T shape. The radiating elements shown in Figures 5-2 and 5-3 have a cross shape. A radiating element shown in Figure 5-4 has a four-petal shape.

[0089] Figures 6-1 to 6-3 are individually a schematic structural diagram of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention. The antenna can be applied to the antenna deployment architecture shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 6-1 is a side view in section of a partial antenna structure, Figure 6-2 is a side view of an overall antenna structure, and Figure 6-3 is a top view of an overall antenna structure with a viewing direction from an opening of a protective cover of a lighting system to a light source of the lighting system. With reference to the schematic structural diagrams, the following describes an internal structural feature of the antenna in the deployment architecture, and particularly a structural feature of a radiating element. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 54 / 154 41 / 59

[0090] In Figure 6-1, an A10 module represents a radiating element of the antenna, and is denoted as an A10 radiating element. An A20 module represents an antenna feed unit and is denoted as an A20 feed unit. An L10 module represents a covering body of a lighting system, and the covering body is usually of a non-transparent material and is denoted as an L10 protective covering body. An L30 module represents other components of the antenna and lighting system, for example, a lighting source apparatus, a heat dissipation apparatus, a light source, a light distribution apparatus, and another covering body. For simplicity, the light source of the lighting system is not drawn separately.

[0091] As shown in Figure 6-1, the radiating element A10 is positioned on an inner surface of the protective cover body L10. Since the antenna's radiating element is positioned on an inner surface of a protective cover that is in a direction forward of the light source, i.e., a surface closer to an illuminated object, this part of the protective cover of the lighting system does not obstruct an electromagnetic wave radiated or received by the antenna. This helps to improve the antenna's communication performance.

[0092] It can be learned from reference to Figure 6-2 that the radiating element of the antenna is on the inner surface of the protective cover of the lighting system, and that a shielding effect afforded by the protective cover can be used to improve the durability of the antenna and ensure the antenna's communication performance. It can be learned from Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 55 / 154 42 / 59 reference to Figure 6-2 that the radiating element of the antenna is fixed to the inner surface of the protective cover of the lighting system, that the illuminating beam is essentially unblocked and that the impact on the lighting effect of the lighting system is relatively small.

[0093] Figures 7-1 to 7-3 are individually a schematic structural diagram of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention. The antenna can be applied to the antenna deployment architecture shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 7-1 is a side sectional view of an overall antenna structure, Figure 7-2 is a side sectional view of a partial antenna structure, and Figure 7-3 is a top view of an overall antenna structure. With reference to the schematic structural diagrams, the following describes a structural feature of the antenna in the deployment architecture, and particularly a structural feature of a radiating element.

[0094] In Figure 7-1, an A10 module represents a radiating element of the antenna, and is denoted as an A10 radiating element. An L20 module represents a covering body of a lighting system, and the covering body is of a transparent material and is denoted as a translucent covering body L20. The translucent covering body L20 is also part of a protective cover for the lighting system. An L30 module represents other components of the antenna and lighting system, for example, a lighting source apparatus, a heat dissipation apparatus, a light source, a light distribution apparatus, and another covering body. For simplicity, the light source of the lighting system is not drawn separately. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 56 / 154 43 / 59

[0095] As shown in Figure 7-1, the radiating element A10 is positioned on an outer surface of the protective cover body L2. Since the antenna's radiating element is positioned on an outer surface of a protective cover that is in a direction forward of the light source, i.e., a surface closer to an illuminated object, this part of the protective cover of the illumination system does not obstruct an electromagnetic wave radiated or received by the antenna. This helps to improve the antenna's communication performance. It can be learned by reference to Figures 7-2 and 7-3 that the antenna's radiating element is fixed to the outer surface of the transparent cover body L20 and that it blocks the illuminating beam to some extent. Therefore, compared with the two antenna structures mentioned above, the illumination effect is affected to some extent.

[0096] It should be noted that the deployment position and structural characteristics of the antenna are described separately above based on three types of antenna deployment architectures, and this is primarily for clarity. In embodiments of the present invention, the deployment positions and structural characteristics of the antenna described above should not be considered limited to being only one antenna deployment architecture.

[0097] It should be understood that, based on the description for the first two types of antenna deployment architectures, the antenna in the embodiments of the present invention, and particularly the radiating element of the antenna, can be integrated into the inner surface or the outer surface of the protective cover of the feed system, Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 57 / 154 44 / 59 regardless of whether the protective cover body is a protective cover body or a translucent cover body. It can be learned from the description for the third type of antenna deployment architecture that the antenna in the embodiments of the present invention, and particularly the radiating element of the antenna, can not only be integrated into the protective cover body, but can also be integrated into the translucent cover body.

[0098] In embodiments of the present invention, an antenna substrate, which is also referred to as a base on some occasions, may be located between the protective cover of the lighting system and the radiating element. In other words, there may be a separate substrate layer between the radiating element and the protective cover. For simplicity, the substrate layer is not particularly shown in the aforementioned accompanying drawings. To further improve the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system, the antenna substrate may also be designed to be integrated into the protective cover of the lighting system.

[0099] In an optional solution, part or all of the protective cover body of the lighting system is made of a non-metallic material, and the non-metallic cover body is positioned as the antenna substrate. In another optional solution, a dielectric layer of a non-metallic material is attached to an outer surface of the protective cover of the lighting system, and the dielectric layer is positioned as the antenna substrate. The dielectric layer is located between the protective cover body and the radiating element of the antenna. In Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 58 / 154 45 / 59 In other words, the radiating element of the antenna is fixed to an outer surface of the dielectric layer that lies on top of the protective layer. According to the two solutions mentioned above, the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system can be further improved. This helps to reduce the overall thickness of the protective covering and the antenna substrate, thereby reducing costs or improving performance.

[00100] In embodiments of the present invention, one or more regularly arranged plated holes can be positioned in the radiating element of the antenna and the protective cover of the lighting system. The plated hole, also referred to as a plated hole or through hole, is a hole with an inner wall covered by a layer of conductive metal, and is generally used for connection between a plurality of printed wiring layers. With the plated hole, the radiating element is also grounded (electrically connected to a grounding plate), and generates one or more vertical currents to the radiating element, so that a radiation range of the antenna can be expanded. Therefore, the optional solution can be used to improve a radiation characteristic of the antenna, thereby improving the communication performance of the antenna.

[00101] When a plated hole position is properly selected, omnidirectional radiation can even be formed. In a feasible implementation, a plurality of plated holes in the radiating element of the antenna and the protective cover of the lighting system is arranged at centrosymmetric edge positions of the radiating element.

[00102] In the embodiments of the present invention, a Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 59 / 154 46 / 59 The outer surface of the antenna's radiating element can also be covered with a protective material. In other words, in another optional solution, one face of the antenna's radiating element is fixed to the surface of the protective cover, and the other face is covered with the protective material. The protective material can be used to provide a physical insulation protection effect, thus further improving the antenna's durability and ensuring the antenna's communication performance.

[00103] In the aforementioned content of the embodiments of the present invention, the structural feature of the antenna, and particularly the structural feature of the radiating element of the antenna, have been described in detail based on the antenna deployment architectures and with reference to the accompanying drawings. In contrast, a structural feature of the antenna feed unit is not described in detail. It should be understood that in the embodiments of the present invention, a basic functional requirement of the feed unit is: to be able to transfer an electrical signal between the feed unit and the radiating element. In other words, one part of the antenna feed unit should support an electrical connection to the radiating element of the antenna, and the other part of the feed unit supports an electrical connection to a signal processing device (which represents a signal source, such as a base station or a radio frequency processing unit).A feed component that utilizes an existing feed mode in the antenna field satisfies the basic functional requirement. Therefore, a person skilled in the art can select a feed component. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 60 / 154 47 / 59 existing in the antenna field as the feed unit in the embodiments of the present invention, and configure the feed component in the lighting system.

[00104] However, to further improve the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system, in the embodiments of the present invention, there is an additional structural requirement in the feed unit: a part of the feed unit is integrated into the protective cover of the lighting system. As shown in the aforementioned schematic structural diagrams (Figure 3-1, Figure 4-1, Figure 5-1, Figure 6-1 and Figure 7-1) of the antenna, the feed unit A20 partially overlaps the protective cover of the lighting system, and this indicates that a part of the feed unit is integrated into the protective cover of the lighting system. The part of the feed unit that is integrated into the protective cover of the lighting system and the radiating element that is integrated into the protective cover can be designed and manufactured as a whole more conveniently.Therefore, this technical solution further helps to improve the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system, to reduce manufacturing and deployment or maintenance costs of the antenna, and even to improve antenna performance.

[00105] To provide more details about the structural characteristics of the antenna in the embodiments of the present invention, and particularly about the structural characteristics of the feed unit, the following provides further description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[00106] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 61 / 154 48 / 59 of a feeding mode of an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the schematic structural diagram is a side view in section of a partial antenna structure. In Figure 8, a module L0 represents a cover body of a protective cover of a lighting system, and is denoted as a cover body L0. The cover body L0 can be a protective cover body or a translucent cover body. A module A10 represents a radiating element of the antenna and is denoted as a radiating element A10.

[00107] An A21-1 module and an A21-2 module individually represent a part of an antenna feed unit. The A21-1 module is a metal conductor and is denoted as an A21-1 metal conductor. The A21-1 metal conductor can be a metal probe, a metal sheet, or a plated hole. The A21-2 module is a coaxial line and is denoted as an A21-2 coaxial line, where an A21-2-1 module represents an inner conductor of the coaxial line and is denoted as an A21-2-1 inner conductor, and an A21-2-2 module represents an outer conductor of the coaxial line and is denoted as an A21-2-2 outer conductor.

[00108] As shown in Figure 8, the radiating element A10 is fixed to a surface of the cover body L0. There is a gap in the surface of the cover body L0, a main body part of the metal conductor A21-1 is embedded in the gap of the cover body L0, one end is in direct contact with the radiating element A10, and the other end is connected to the inner conductor A21-2-1.

[00109] When the antenna is in an operating condition, the coaxial line A21-2 is connected to a Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 62 / 154 49 / 59 Signal processing device. The inner conductor A21-2-1 of the coaxial line is electrically connected to the signal processing device to transfer an electrical signal from the antenna. The outer conductor A21-2-2 of the coaxial line may be grounded to shield against interference. For example, when the antenna is in a transmitting condition, the coaxial line A21-2 receives an electrical signal from the signal processing device to be transmitted by the antenna, and feeds the electrical signal to the radiating element A10 using the metal conductor A21-1, and the radiating element A10 radiates the electrical signal into space in the form of an electromagnetic wave.

[00110] The signal processing device can be a base station or a radio frequency processing device in a mobile communications network. The radio frequency processing device can be a remote radio unit (RRU) or a remote radio head (RRH).

[00111] Therefore, the antenna structure shown in Figure 8 can be used to integrate a part (A21-1) of the antenna feed unit into the protective cover of the lighting system, to improve the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system.

[00112] In an optional implementation, the radiating element A10 of the antenna is fixed to a surface of the covering body L0, a slot is positioned on the outer surface, and the coaxial line A21-2 is positioned in the slot. This helps to secure the coaxial line and further improves the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system.

[00113] Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 63 / 154 50 / 59 of another way of feeding an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the schematic structural diagram is a side view in section of a partial antenna structure. Similar to Figure 8, a module L0 in Figure 9 represents a cover body of a protective cover of a lighting system, and is also denoted as a cover body L0; and a module A10 represents a radiating element of the antenna and is also denoted as a radiating element A10.

[00114] An A22-1 module and an A22-2 module individually represent a part of an antenna feed unit. The A22-1 module is a metal conductor and is denoted as a metal conductor A22-1. For example, the A22-1 metal conductor can be a metal conductor of different shapes, such as a metal probe, a metal sheet, or a plated hole. The A22-2 module represents a feed panel and is denoted as a feed panel A222 and includes a signal layer A22-2-1 and a dielectric layer A22-2-2. Optionally, the feed panel A22-2 further includes a ground plane A22-2-3. In this embodiment of the present invention, a basic requirement for the signal layer and the ground plane in the feed panel is that the signal layer and the ground plane be electrically conductive, and a basic requirement for the dielectric layer is that the dielectric layer be non-conductive.

[00115] An A30 module represents a signal cable and is denoted as a signal cable 30. It should be understood that signal cable 30 is different from signal layer A22-2-1. Signal cable 30 is a conductor wire that is configured to transfer an electrical signal between signal layer A22-2 Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 64 / 154 51 / 59 and a signal processing device, can also be referred to as a feed line, and includes cables such as a coaxial line, a waveguide, and a parallel double-line transmission line. Although signal cable 30 is required in many scenarios, and can be considered part of the feed unit, signal cable 30 is not part of the A22-2 feed panel. Signal cable 30 is primarily used in scenarios where an electrical signal from the antenna cannot be directly transferred between the A22-2 feed panel and the signal processing device. Therefore, even if the feed unit includes the signal cable, the signal cable can be decoupled from the feed panel, which is integrated into the antenna's protective cover. This helps improve antenna design flexibility and enhances the antenna's structural engineering stability.

[00116] As shown in Figure 9, the radiating element A10 is fixed to one surface of the cover body L0, and the power supply panel A22-2 is fixed to the other surface of the cover body L10. The metal conductor A22-1 is placed inside the cover body L0, and one end of the metal conductor A22-1 is in direct contact with the radiating element A10, and the other end is in direct contact with the signal layer A22-2-1 of the power supply panel. The signal layer A22-2-1 of the power supply panel is positioned over one surface of the dielectric layer A22-2-2, and the dielectric layer A22-2-2 provides support and insulation functions. When the power supply panel A22-2 also includes the ground plane A22-2-3, the ground plane A22-2-3 is positioned over the other Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 65 / 154 52 / 59 surface of the A22-2-2 dielectric layer.

[00117] When the antenna is in an operating condition, the A22-2-1 signal layer of the feed panel is electrically connected to the signal processing device (using signal cable 30). When the A22-2 feed panel also includes the A22-2-3 ground plane, the A22-2-3 ground plane is grounded. This also provides an interference shielding effect.

[00118] Therefore, the antenna structure shown in Figure 9 can be used to integrate both the metal conductor A22-1 and the feed panel A22-2 of the antenna feed unit to the protective cover of the lighting system, to improve the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system.

[00119] It should be noted that, in the antenna structure shown in Figure 9, the A22-2 feed panel is only a schematic structure and is not a unique implementation of the present invention. In application, a common example of the schematic structure is a microstrip, but this embodiment of the present invention is not solely limited to the microstrip, and other signal transmission lines that conform to the schematic structure and textual description should also be included in this embodiment of the present invention.

[00120] Furthermore, with reference to the antenna structures shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9, in an optional implementation, the metal conductors (A21-1 and A222) are embedded in the L10 sheath body at a vertical or near-vertical angle to the radiating element. This can help implement feed-in on a vertical structure, Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 66 / 154 53 / 59 and improves the antenna's radiation characteristic. Furthermore, the metal conductor can have a shape that gradually changes, such as a trapezoid, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the conductor increases along a direction from the coaxial line or microstrip to the radiating element. This helps improve the antenna's performance.

[00121] Figure 10 is a schematic structural diagram of yet another way of feeding an antenna according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the schematic structural diagram is a side view in section of a partial antenna structure. Similarly, a module L0 represents a cover body of a protective cover of a lighting system and is denoted as a cover body L0. A module A10 represents a radiating element of the antenna and is denoted as a radiating element A10. A module A30 represents a signal cable and is also denoted as a signal cable 30.

[00122] Furthermore, an A23 module represents another power panel, is denoted as a power panel A23 and includes a signal layer A23-1, a dielectric layer A23-2 and (two) ground planes A23-3. As shown in the figure, the radiating element A10 is fixed to one surface of the cover body L0, and the power panel A23 is fixed to the other surface of the cover body L10. In the power panel A23, a ground plane A23-3 is positioned on each of two surfaces of the dielectric layer A23-2, where there is a gap in one surface of the ground plane A23-3 that is fixed to the cover body L0. The signal layer A23-1 is positioned within the dielectric layer A23-2. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 67 / 154 54 / 59

[00123] When the antenna is in an operating condition, the signal layer A23-1 of the feed panel is electrically connected to a signal processing device (using signal cable 30), and the ground planes A23-3 are grounded. For example, when the antenna is in a transmitting condition, the signal layer A23-1 receives an electrical signal from the signal processing device to be transmitted by the antenna, and couples the electrical signal to the radiating element A10 through the dielectric layer and the gap in the ground plane A23-3, and the radiating element A10 radiates the electrical signal into space in the form of an electromagnetic wave.

[00124] Therefore, the antenna structure shown in Figure 10 can be used to integrate the A23 feed panel of the feed unit into the protective cover of the lighting system, to improve the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system.

[00125] In application, a common example of the schematic structure is a strip line, but this embodiment of the present invention is not solely limited to the strip line, and other signal transmission lines that conform to the schematic structure and textual description should also be included in this embodiment of the present invention.

[00126] Figure 11 is a schematic structural diagram of another antenna feeding mode according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the schematic structural diagram is a side sectional view of a partial antenna structure. Similarly, an L0 module represents a cover body of a protective cover for a lighting system and is denoted as an L0 cover body. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 68 / 154 55 / 59 module A10 represents a radiating element of the antenna and is denoted as a radiating element A10. A module A30 represents a signal cable and is also denoted as a signal cable 30.

[00127] Furthermore, A24 represents a part of an antenna feed unit and is denoted as a feed metal strip A24. In application, the feed metal strip can be a microstrip. Additionally, to improve the level of integration, the covering body L0 can act as a dielectric layer of the microstrip. As shown in the figure, both the feed metal strip A24 and the radiating element A10 are positioned on the same surface of the covering body L0 and are in direct contact. Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-3 also show this aspect.

[00128] When the antenna is in an operating condition, the A24 feed metal strip is electrically connected to a signal processing device (using signal cable 30). Therefore, the antenna structure shown in Figure 11 can be used to integrate the A24 feed metal strip from the antenna feed unit to the protective cover of the lighting system, to improve the level of integration between the antenna and the lighting system.

[00129] In contrast, a separate feed panel is not required in the feed unit in the antenna structure shown in Figure 8. This helps to reduce the overall dimensions of the antenna. In this document, the feed unit can be in direct contact with the radiating element by using the embedded metal conductor. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 69 / 154 56 / 59 on the protective cover of the lighting system. This helps ensure a feed effect and improves antenna performance. Although a separate feed panel is used in the feed units in the antenna structures shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10, the feed panel can be decoupled from the signal cable. This helps improve antenna design flexibility and enhances the antenna's structural engineering stability. Furthermore, in the antenna structure shown in Figure 10, the feed unit feeds the radiating element in a coupling mode, and in the antenna structure shown in Figure 11, the feed unit and the radiating element are located on the same surface of the protective cover. Therefore, in both technical solutions, no trepanation or notching is required in the protective cover. This helps reduce production costs and improves the antenna's structural engineering stability.

[00130] In embodiments of the present invention, there is a lighting system in addition to the antenna. Figure 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a lighting system according to one embodiment of the present invention. A module L00 represents a lighting subsystem and is denoted as a lighting subsystem L00. The lighting subsystem may be the aforementioned lighting system used as an architecture integrated with an antenna. A module A00 represents an antenna and is denoted as an antenna A00. The antenna A00 is integrated with the lighting subsystem L00 (in Figure 12, an integration relationship is represented by the abutting positions of the modules) to form the lighting system in this embodiment of the present invention. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 70 / 154 57 / 59 set. For additional structural characteristics of the lighting subsystem and antenna, refer to the attached drawings and textual description mentioned above.

[00131] One embodiment of the present invention further provides a communications system. Figure 13 is a schematic structural diagram of a communications system according to one embodiment of the present invention. A module L00 represents a lighting subsystem and is denoted as a lighting subsystem L00; a module A00 represents an antenna and is denoted as an antenna A00; and a module S00 represents a signal processing device and is denoted as a signal processing device S00. The communications system includes the signal processing device S00 and the antenna A00. As shown in the figure, using a cable, the signal processing device is electrically connected to the antenna which is integrated into the lighting subsystem L00. For additional structural features of the signal processing device and the antenna, refer to the accompanying drawings and the textual description mentioned above.Details are not described again in this document.

[00132] One embodiment of the present invention further provides a communications system. Figure 14 is a schematic structural diagram of a communications system according to one embodiment of the present invention. A module L00 represents a lighting subsystem and is denoted as a lighting subsystem L00; a module A00 represents an antenna and is denoted as an antenna A00; and a module S00 represents a signal processing device and is denoted as a signal processing device S00. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 71 / 154 58 / 59 The communications system includes the signal processing device S00 and the signal processing device L00. As shown in the figure, the signal processing device is also integrated into the lighting subsystem L00 and is electrically connected to the antenna A00, which is integrated into the lighting subsystem. For additional structural features of the signal processing device and antenna, refer to the attached drawings and textual description mentioned above. Details are not described again in this document.

[00133] In application, the signal processing device may be a radio frequency processing unit used for mobile communication. To integrate the signal processing device into the lighting subsystem, space must be reserved in the protective cover to accommodate the signal processing device. Alternatively, the signal processing device may be integrated into another module of the lighting subsystem, for example, a module such as a lighting pole with a relatively large projected space margin.

[00134] With reference to a context, the terms network and system are interchangeable with each other on some occasions. The term and / or is used to describe an association relationship of associated objects and represents that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the following three cases: only A exists, both A and B exist, and only B exists. Furthermore, the character / in this patent application generally indicates an OR relationship between the associated objects. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, p. 72 / 154 59 / 59

[00135] It should be understood that the above descriptions are merely specific implementations of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. The antenna, lighting system, and communications system mentioned above may also be implemented in another equivalent manner. For example, the antenna, lighting system, and communications system mentioned above shown in the schematic structural diagrams are merely a functional logical division, and there may be another mode of physical division during specific implementation. For example, several logical modules are embedded as one physical module, or one physical module is divided into a plurality of physical modules. A person skilled in the art will readily think of several equivalent modifications or substitutions, and all modifications or substitutions must belong to the technical scope disclosed in the present invention.

Claims

1. Antenna (A, A00), comprising a radiating element (A10) and a feed unit (A20), wherein the radiating element (A10) is configured to perform conversion between an electromagnetic wave in space and an electrical signal in a circuit, and the feed unit (A20) is configured to transfer the electrical signal between the feed unit (A20) and the radiating element (A10); the antenna (A, A00) is integrated with a lighting system, wherein the lighting system comprises a protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20) and a light source (L3) disposed within the protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20); and both the radiating element (A10) and the feed unit (A20) of the antenna (A, A00) are integrated with the protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20) of the lighting system, wherein the radiating element (A10) is fixed to a surface of a cover body, in a direction forward of the light source (L3) of the protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20);and one part of the power supply unit (A20) is integrated with the protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20), and is electrically connected to the radiating element (A10), and the other part of the power supply unit (A20) supports an electrical connection to a signal processing device; wherein the body part of the cover to which the radiating element (A10) is attached is of a non-conductive material, and is arranged as a substrate of the antenna (A, A00); characterized in that, the power supply unit (A20) comprises a metal power supply conductor (A21-1), there is a gap in the body of the cover to which the radiating element (A10) is attached, and the metal power supply conductor is arranged in the gap;and the metal power conductor passes through the cover body via the gap, one end is in direct contact with the radiating element (A10), and the other end supports an electrical connection to a signal transmission line, wherein the signal transmission line is configured to transmit an electrical signal between the metal power conductor and the signal processing device.

2. Antenna (A, A00), according to claim 1, characterized in that the metal feed conductor (A21-1) is a metal feed plate, the signal transmission line is a coaxial line (A21-2), and the coaxial line (A21-2) comprises an outer conductor (A21-2-2) and an inner conductor (A21-2-1) that are coaxial, wherein the outer conductor (A21-2-2) of the coaxial line (A21-2) is used for grounding, one end of the inner conductor (A21-2-1) of the coaxial line (A21-2) is in direct contact with the metal feed plate, and the other end of the inner conductor (A21-2-1) of the coaxial line (A21-2) supports an electrical connection to the signal processing device.

3. Antenna (A, A00), according to claim 1, characterized in that the metal feed conductor (A22-1) is a metal feed plate, the signal transmission line is a microstrip (A22-2), and the microstrip (A22-2) comprises a signal layer, a dielectric layer, and a ground plane that are sequentially fixed, wherein the ground plane (A22-2-3) of the microstrip (A22-2) is used for grounding, the signal layer (A22-2-1) of the microstrip (A22-2) comprises a conductive strip, one end of the conductive strip is in direct contact with the metal feed plate, and the other end of the conductive strip supports an electrical connection to the signal processing device.

4. Antenna (A, A00), according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the metal feed conductor is of an axisymmetric structure, and the metal feed conductor is arranged in the gap at an angle to which a central geometric axis is vertical to the radiating element (A10).

5. Antenna (A, A00), according to claim 1, characterized in that the feed unit (A20) comprises a feed panel (A23), and the feed panel is disposed on the other surface of the cover body (L0) to which the radiating element (A10) is fixed, wherein the feed panel (A23) comprises a dielectric layer (A23-2), a ground plane (A23-3) is fixed to each of two surfaces of the dielectric layer (A23-2), and there is a gap in the ground plane (A23-3) that is close to the radiating element (A10); and the dielectric layer (A23-2) comprises a conductive strip, one end of the conductive strip abuts the gap, and the other end of the conductive strip supports an electrical connection to the signal processing device.

6. Antenna (A, A00), according to claim 1, Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 76 / 154 4 / 8 characterized in that, the radiating element (A10) is fixed to an inner surface of the protective cover body (L1, L2, L10, L20) which is in the forward direction of the light source (L3), the power supply unit (A20) comprises a conductive strip, and is also fixed to the inner surface of the cover body, one end of the conductive strip is in direct contact with the radiating element (A10), and the other end of the conductive strip supports an electrical connection to the signal processing device.

7. Antenna (A, A00), according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that an interior or an edge of the radiating element (A10) is hollow, so that the illuminating ray from the light source (L3) passes through a hollow part.

8. Antenna (A, A00), according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at least one plated hole is further disposed in the radiating element (A10), and a layer of conductive metal covers an inner wall of the plated hole, and is used for grounding the radiating element (A10).

9. Antenna (A, A00), according to claim 8, characterized in that the radiating element (A10) is in a regular geometric form with a geometric center; and a plurality of plated holes is arranged in the radiating element (A10), and the plurality of plated holes is distributed symmetrically around the geometric center of the radiating element (A10).

10. Antenna (A, A00), according to any of the Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 77 / 154 5 / 8 claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the antenna (A, A00) is integrated into the lighting system in which a light-emitting diode is used as the light source (L3), and shares a heat dissipation device with the lighting system.

11. Antenna (A, A00), according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the power supply unit (A20) of the antenna (A, A00) comprises a communications interface that is configured to support an electrical connection to the signal processing device, wherein the signal processing device is a radio frequency processing unit used for mobile communication.

12. Communication system, comprising: an antenna (A00), comprising a radiating element (A10) and a power supply unit (A20), wherein the radiating element (A10) is configured to perform conversion between an electromagnetic wave in space and an electrical signal in a circuit, and the power supply unit (A20) is configured to transfer the electrical signal between the power supply unit (A20) and the radiating element (A10); a lighting system, wherein the antenna (A00) is integrated with the lighting system, wherein the lighting system comprises a protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20) and a light source (L3) disposed within the protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20);and both the radiating element (A10) and the power supply unit (A20) are integrated with the protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20) of the lighting system, wherein the radiant element (A10) is fixed to a surface of a cover body, in a direction forward of the light source (L3), of the protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20); and one part of the power supply unit (A20) is integrated with the protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20), and is electrically connected to the radiating element (A10), and the other part of the power supply unit (A20) supports an electrical connection to a signal processing device, wherein the body part of the cover to which the radiating element (A10) is attached is of a non-conductive material, and is arranged as a substrate of the antenna (A, A00);characterized in that the power supply unit (A20) comprises a metal power supply conductor (A21-1), there is a gap in the cover body to which the radiating element (A10) is attached, and the metal power supply conductor is disposed in the gap; and the metal power supply conductor passes through the cover body by means of the gap, one end is in direct contact with the radiating element (A10), and the other end supports an electrical connection to a signal transmission line, wherein the signal transmission line is configured to transmit an electrical signal between the metal power supply conductor and the signal processing device.

13. System according to claim 12, characterized in that the metal power supply conductor (A21-1) is a metal power supply plate, the signal transmission line is a coaxial line (A21-2), and the coaxial line (A21-2) comprises an outer conductor (A21-2-2) and a conductor. Petition 870250016553, dated 27 / 02 / 2025, page 1. 79 / 154 7 / 8 internal (A21-2-1) which are coaxial, wherein the outer conductor (A21-2-2) of the coaxial line (A21-2) is used for grounding, one end of the inner conductor (A21-2-1) of the coaxial line (A21-2) is in direct contact with the power supply metal plate, and the other end of the inner conductor (A21-2-1) of the coaxial line (A21-2) supports an electrical connection to the signal processing device.

14. System according to claim 12, characterized in that the power supply metal conductor (A22-1) is a power supply metal plate, the signal transmission line is a microstrip (A22-2), and the microstrip (A22-2) comprises a signal layer, a dielectric layer, and a ground plane that are sequentially fixed, wherein the ground plane (A22-2-3) of the microstrip (A22-2) is used for grounding, the signal layer (A22-2-1) of the microstrip (A22-2) comprises a conductive strip, one end of the conductive strip is in direct contact with the power supply metal plate, and the other end of the conductive strip supports an electrical connection to the signal processing device.

15. System, according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that an interior or an edge of the radiating element (A10) is hollowed out, so that the illuminating ray from the light source (L3) passes through a hollowed-out part.

16. System, according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that at least one plated hole is further disposed in the radiant element (A10), and a layer of conductive metal covers an inner wall of the plated hole, and is used for grounding the radiant element (A10).

17. System, according to any one of claims 12 to 16, further comprising a signal processing device, characterized in that one part of the power supply unit (A20) is integrated with the protective cover (L1, L2, L10, L20), and is electrically connected to the radiating element (A10), and the other part of the power supply unit (A20) is electrically connected to the signal processing device.

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