Avista has been granted a patent for a device that integrates a power module with an antenna array, WWAN module, and BPL interface. The device is designed to enhance wireless communication capabilities while being easily installed in electric meter sockets. GlobalData’s report on Avista gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Electric meter device with antenna array for wireless communication
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11894883B2) describes a device that includes a body with a power module, a top portion with dual-polarized sub-arrays forming a non-planar antenna array, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) module, and a broadband over powerline (BPL) interface. The device is designed to couple to an electric meter and socket, allowing it to connect to electrical wiring at a premises. The non-planar antenna array has a variable polarization based on signal direction, providing features like polarization diversity, spatial diversity, time diversity, and frequency diversity for effective non-line of sight communications with remote devices.
Furthermore, the device includes specific elements with predetermined phases and amplitudes, ensuring precise functionality. The planar dual-polarized sub-arrays have defined patterns in azimuth and elevation, contributing to the overall performance of the non-planar antenna array. Additionally, the device incorporates a feed network to split and distribute power to the orthogonally polarized elements efficiently. The inclusion of multiple sub-arrays in the top portion enhances the capabilities of the non-planar antenna array, allowing for a broader beam width and improved communication with remote devices. Overall, the device's design and features aim to optimize signal transmission and reception in various communication scenarios, particularly in non-line of sight environments.
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