Patent ID: 9088075
Filing Date: 2015-07-21
Classification: G01S,G06K,H01L,H01Q,H04B

Abstract:
1. A method for communication, comprising: setting a resonant frequency of a leaky wave antenna of a wireless device by adjusting a distance between a partially reflective surface and a reflective surface of the leaky wave antenna utilizing first micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) actuation, the partially reflective surface and the reflective surface forming a cavity of the leaky wave antenna; setting an impedance of the leaky wave antenna by adjusting a height of a feed point within the cavity of the leaky wave antenna with respect to the distance between the partially reflective surface and the reflective surface of the cavity of the leaky wave antenna, the height of the feed point being adjusted by second MEMS actuation; and communicating radio frequency (RF) signals at said resonant frequency via said leaky wave antenna.