Patent ID: 8797211
Filing Date: 2014-08-05
Classification: H01Q,H04B

Abstract:
1. A reflector, comprising: an attachment mechanism connecting to a mounting point on an object or surface; a reflecting surface that is reflective to millimeter-wave (mmWave) radiation; an adjustable pivot connected between the attachment mechanism and the reflecting surface configured to permit directional positioning of the reflecting surface relative to the attachment mechanism such that a non-line-of-sight connection between an mmWave transmitter and an mmWave receiver is formed; a motor disposed in a joint of the adjustable pivot, configured to adjust the pivot to change the directional position of the reflecting surface relative to the attachment mechanism; a signal strength detector configured to measure the intensity of the mmWave radiation at the reflector; and a broadcast device, disposed within the reflecting surface with respect to the mmWave transmitter and receiver, configured to electromagnetically broadcast link status information for the mmWave transmitter and receiver at a frequency low enough to pass through obstacles that absorb mmWave frequencies, wherein the signal strength detector and the broadcast device are disposed within apertures in the reflecting surface.