Wave transmission lines and networks – Plural channel systems – Having branched circuits
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-03
2008-06-03
Takaoka, Dean (Department: 2817)
Wave transmission lines and networks
Plural channel systems
Having branched circuits
C333S108000, C333S258000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07382215
ABSTRACT:
In one implementation, a method is provided for an image guide coupler. The method includes controlling a coupling between adjacent waveguides of a propagating wave by controlling a coupling through at least one field pick up probe positioned next to the adjacent waveguides. In some implementations, controlling the coupling through the at least one field pick up probe includes using a series connected switch. In some implementations, the method includes controlling the coupling through the at least one field pick up probe using a pin diode, a transistor, a MEMS switch, or a varactor, in series with the at least one field pick up probe.
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Balzan, Esq. Christopher R.
HRL Laboratories LLC
Takaoka Dean
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