Patent ID: 7327322
Filing Date: 2008-02-05
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. A directional antenna system comprising: an alternating current (AC) source; a plurality of light beam reflective surfaces positioned to reflect through associated transparent materials, wherein the AC source provides AC via a transmission link to at least one of a plurality of conductive elements, wherein first and second light beam reflective surfaces of the plurality of light beam reflective surfaces are spaced apart from one another, and the conductive element associated with the reflective surface is formed to the associated transparent material, for creating an electromagnetic field about the conductive element and radiating electromagnetic radio waves, and wherein the first and second light beam reflective surfaces direct a portion of the electromagnetic radio waves in predetermined directions; and a processor that selectively provides AC from the AC source to the conductive element of each reflective surface, such that a phased array pattern of the electromagnetic field is formed.