Dual Antenna Phase-Shifting Layout for Multi-Frequency Interference Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices with antenna systems fail to meet performance and operational reliability requirements, particularly in adapting to different operating conditions and minimizing interference between signals of varying frequencies.

Innovation Solution

The electronic device incorporates a dual antenna system with distinct phase shifting structures and feeding structures on a shared substrate, allowing for simultaneous operation of antenna units with different frequencies, reducing interference and optimizing space utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a single antenna system is used, then the device structure is simple, but the performance and operational reliability do not meet requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational reliabilityVSAvoidantenna system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The antenna system is divided into multiple antenna units (first antenna unit, second antenna unit, third antenna unit, fourth antenna unit) with distinct phase shifting structures and feeding structures. Each antenna unit operates independently at different frequencies, allowing the system to achieve high reliability through diversity while managing complexity through modular design on a shared substrate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If multiple antenna units operate simultaneously, then signal coverage is improved, but signal interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveperformanceVSAvoidsignal interference
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Each antenna unit is designed with distinct phase shifting structures (first phase shifting structure, second phase shifting structure, third phase shifting structure, fourth phase shifting structure) that are optimized for specific frequency ranges. The feeding structures are also differentiated to provide localized signal distribution tailored to each antenna unit's operational characteristics, thereby reducing interference while maintaining performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple antenna units are added, then adaptability to different operating conditions is improved, but space utilization becomes constrained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to operating conditionsVSAvoidspace utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple antenna units with different phase shifting and feeding structures are integrated onto a single shared substrate. This merging approach allows the system to support multiple frequency operations and adapt to various operating conditions while efficiently utilizing the available space, avoiding the need for separate substrates or housings for each antenna unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Reliability

If distinct phase shifting structures are used for different frequencies, then frequency-specific performance is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency-specific performanceVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The shared substrate serves multiple functions by supporting all four antenna units, their respective phase shifting structures, and feeding structures simultaneously. This universal platform approach maintains frequency-specific performance for each antenna unit while simplifying manufacturing compared to producing separate assemblies for each frequency, as all components can be fabricated and integrated in a unified process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3819987B1Electronic device
Publication Date: 2023.10.18 INNOLUX CORP
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AI summary

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first antenna unit, a second antenna unit, and a feeding unit. The first antenna unit includes a first phase shifting structure, wherein the first phase shifting structure includes a first pattern. The second antenna unit includes a second phase shifting structure, wherein the second phase shifting structure includes a second pattern. The feeding unit is coupled to the first antenna unit and the second antenna unit, wherein the first pattern is different from the second pattern.