Proximity sensing based on antenna impedance variation

Details Proximity sensing based on antenna impedance variation Proximity sensing based on antenna impedance variation

2006-09-26

2006-09-26

Mullen, Thomas (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

With particular coupling link

C340S636110, C455S281000, C343S861000, C343S860000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07113087

ABSTRACT:
Proximity of a user body part can be detected by measuring the effects such proximity has on antenna impedance mismatches. The amount of mismatch affects the amount of RF signal energy reflected back into a transmission line connecting the antenna to a RF signal source. A directional coupler has a main line electrically connected to the transmission line, as well as a coupled line. The directional coupler produces a signal on its coupled line in relation to the magnitude of reflected energy on the transmission line; the amount of reflected energy varies in response to how well the antenna impedance matches the transmission line impedance. A signal detector is electrically connected to the coupled line, and responds to signals produced in the coupled line by the main line. The signal detector output is then used to determine whether a body part is in proximity. Other aspects the invention include an adaptive algorithm to adjust a threshold for proximity determination.

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