Efficiency Variable Antenna Dynamic Grounding Isolation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional antennas face challenges in securing adequate isolation, especially when devices with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities are installed, requiring complex and time-consuming trimming processes to optimize coexistence characteristics.

Innovation Solution

An efficiency variable antenna is designed with a feeding portion, matching elements, switching elements, and choke inductors to actively optimize impedance matching and radiation patterns, allowing for variable grounding configurations without the need for separate trimming.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual trimming is performed to optimize coexistence characteristics, then isolation performance is improved, but time consumption and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveisolation performanceVSAvoidmeasurement and trimming time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic switching between different grounding configurations using switching elements (transistors or diodes) that can change the antenna's electrical characteristics in real-time. This allows the antenna to adapt its grounding state based on operational requirements, eliminating the need for static manual trimming while maintaining optimal isolation performance across different scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the electrical parameters of the antenna by switching between different grounding configurations. By controlling the switching elements, the antenna can dynamically adjust its impedance and grounding characteristics, providing a programmable alternative to manual trimming that reduces time consumption while maintaining or improving isolation performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If complex peripheral reflectors are added to secure isolation, then isolation performance is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveisolationVSAvoidantenna structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of adding static complex structures like peripheral reflectors, the patent uses dynamic switching elements that can change the antenna's electrical configuration. This active approach achieves isolation through controlled switching between grounding states, avoiding the need for additional passive structural components and reducing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent achieves isolation by changing the electrical parameters of the existing antenna structure through switching elements, rather than adding complex physical structures. This parameter-based approach maintains simplicity by utilizing the existing antenna geometry with added control functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If conventional antenna trimming is performed, then coexistence characteristics are improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoexistence characteristicsVSAvoidtrimming precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces precision-critical static trimming with dynamic switching that can be controlled after manufacturing. The switching elements provide programmable adjustment of antenna characteristics, eliminating the need for high-precision manual trimming during manufacturing and reducing precision requirements while improving coexistence characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The antenna system performs self-optimization through controlled switching between grounding configurations, eliminating the need for external trimming operations. This self-adjusting capability reduces manufacturing precision requirements by allowing post-manufacturing optimization through electrical control rather than physical modification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This solution enhances transmission speed and radiation patterns, reduces development time by eliminating the need for trimming, and improves coexistence characteristics, making it suitable for various devices without additional processing.

Implementation Method 1

a matching element including at least three inductors, for impedance matching of a current applied from the feeding portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectImpedance matching: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 2

a first switching element configured to allow the first inductor connected to or disconnected from a circuit; and a second switching element configured to allow the second inductor connected to or disconnected from a circuit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical switching: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 3

the efficiency variable antenna can enhance transmission speed by actively optimizing antenna efficiency and radiation pattern

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS9954509B2Efficiency variable antenna
Publication Date: 2018.04.24 LG INNOTEK CO LTD
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AI summary

An efficiency variable antenna is provided, the efficiency variable antenna including: a feeding portion; a first grounding portion; a second grounding portion; a first switching element configured to turn on or off the feeding portion and the first grounding portion; and a second switching element configured to turn on or off the feeding portion and the second grounding portion.