Patent ID: 6177909
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
A reconfigurable antenna system, said reconfigurable antenna system comprising:means for inputting collimated light;a spatial light modulator, said spatial light modulator receiving light from said means for inputting;an electronic digital interface, said interface connected to said spatial light modulator; anda electronic digital control system, said control system connected to said interface, said control system having therein means for determining an antenna pattern and directing signals to said spatial light modulator;means for focusing light from said spatial light modulator to form said antenna pattern;a semiconductor antenna substrate, light from said means for focusing selectively directed to said antenna substrate whereby said antenna pattern is created upon said substrate to produce said antenna;a feed circuit for said antenna substrate, said feed circuit placed upon said substrate and connected to said antenna;a reflector means for controlling the directivity of said antenna; anda transceiver means connected to said feed circuit for processing signals to and/or from said antenna.