Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including a steerable array
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-27
2008-08-19
Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including a steerable array
C342S372000, C342S378000, C342S423000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07414578
ABSTRACT:
A method of determining the size of a sub-array for an antenna array is described. The method includes choosing a number of elements of a sub-array of antenna elements. Further, the method includes determining a direction of arrival of the signal using data from the sub-array. The method also includes computing weights for the antenna array. Further still, the method includes determining whether the size of the sub-array meets a predetermined criteria.
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Courtade Thomas A.
Jensen Dana J.
Eppele Kyle
Jensen Nathan O.
Mull Fred H.
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Tarcza Thomas H.
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