公开(公告)号：US20170077591A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15360647

申请日：2016-11-23

Applicant: Keyssa, Inc.

Inventor： Gary D. McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC: H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q9/04

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2291 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/495 ,  H01L23/552 ,  H01L23/66 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/32 ,  H01L24/48 ,  H01L24/49 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L2223/6677 ,  H01L2224/16245 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/49171 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q9/0485 ,  H01Q9/265 ,  H01Q23/00 ,  H04B1/18 ,  H04B1/40 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H05K1/0243 ,  H05K1/144 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K9/0056 ,  H05K2201/0723 ,  H05K2201/10522 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2224/45099 ,  H01L2224/45015 ,  H01L2924/207

Abstract: An electronic device may include a dielectric substrate, an electronic circuit supported by the substrate, for processing data, and a communication unit having an antenna. The communication unit may be mounted to the substrate in communication with the electronic circuit for converting between a first EHF electromagnetic signal containing digital information and a data signal conducted by the electronic circuit. The electromagnetic signal may be transmitted or received along a signal path by the antenna. An electromagnetic signal guide assembly may include a dielectric element made of a dielectric material disposed proximate the antenna in the signal path. The electromagnetic signal guide may have sides extending along the signal path. A sleeve element may extend around the dielectric element along sides of the dielectric element. The sleeve element may impede transmission of the electromagnetic signal through the sides of the dielectric element.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括电介质基板，由基板支撑的用于处理数据的电子电路以及具有天线的通信单元。 通信单元可以安装到与电子电路通信的基板，用于在包含数字信息的第一EHF电磁信号和由电子电路传导的数据信号之间进行转换。 可以通过天线沿着信号路径发送或接收电磁信号。 电磁信号引导组件可以包括由在信号路径中靠近天线设置的电介质材料制成的电介质元件。 电磁信号引导件可以具有沿着信号路径延伸的侧面。 套筒元件可以沿着电介质元件的侧面围绕电介质元件延伸。 套筒元件可阻碍电磁信号通过介电元件的侧面的传输。

公开(公告)号：US20170077582A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15360973

申请日：2016-11-23

Applicant: Keyssa, Inc.

Inventor： Gary D. McCormack ,  Yanghyo Kim ,  Emilio Sovero

IPC: H01P3/16 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q1/50

CPC classification number: H01P3/16 ,  H01P3/122 ,  H01P3/165 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q1/50

Abstract: Dielectric coupler devices and dielectric coupling systems for communicating EHF electromagnetic signals, and their methods of use. The coupler devices include an electrically conductive body having a major surface, the electrically conductive body defining an elongate recess, and the elongate recess having a floor, where a dielectric body is disposed in the elongate recess and configured to conduct an EHF electromagnetic signal.

Abstract translation: 用于通信EHF电磁信号的介质耦合器件和介质耦合系统及其使用方法。 耦合器装置包括具有主表面的导电体，导电体限定细长凹槽，并且细长凹槽具有底板，其中电介质体设置在细长凹槽中并且被配置为传导EHF电磁信号。

公开(公告)号：US09588173B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US14108708

申请日：2013-12-17

Applicant: Keyssa, Inc.

Inventor： Roger Isaac ,  Bhupendra Sarhad ,  Gary Davis McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles ,  Frederick George Weiss ,  Christopher Scott Sansom

IPC: G01R31/28 ,  G01R1/24 ,  G01R1/04 ,  G01R31/302

CPC classification number: G01R1/045 ,  G01R1/24 ,  G01R31/2822 ,  G01R31/2834 ,  G01R31/2889 ,  G01R31/3025

Abstract: A test fixture has a flexible plastic cable that acts as a waveguide. The Device-Under-Test (DUT) is a small transceiver and antenna that operate in the Extremely High-Frequency (EHF) band of 30-300 GHz. The size of the DUT transceiver is very small, limiting the power of emitted electromagnetic radiation so that close-proximity communication is used. The envelope for reception may only extend for about a centimeter from the DUT transceiver, about the same size as the test socket. A slot is formed in the test socket very near to the antenna. The slot receives one end of the plastic waveguide. The slot extends into the envelope by the DUT transceiver so that close-proximity radiation is captured by the plastic waveguide. The waveguide has a high relative permittivity and reflective metalized walls so that the radiation may be carried to a receiver that is outside the envelope.

Abstract translation: 测试夹具具有用作波导的柔性塑料电缆。 被测设备（DUT）是一种小型收发器和天线，工作在30-300 GHz的极高频（EHF）频段。 DUT收发器的尺寸非常小，限制发射的电磁辐射的功率，以便使用近距离通信。 用于接收的信封可能距离DUT收发器只能延伸约一厘米，大约与测试插座相同。 在测试插座中非常靠近天线形成一个插槽。 槽接收塑料波导的一端。 插槽通过DUT收发器延伸到信封中，使得近距离辐射被塑料波导捕获。 波导具有高的相对介电常数和反射金属化壁，使得辐射可以被携带到在信封外部的接收器。

公开(公告)号：US20170046299A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US14826830

申请日：2015-08-14

Applicant: Keyssa, Inc.

Inventor： Roger D. Isaac ,  Ian A. Kyles ,  Steve Novak ,  Srikanth Gondi ,  Sundar Palaniraj ,  Sridahar Subramanian

IPC: G06F13/42 ,  G06F13/40

CPC classification number: G06F13/4282 ,  G06F13/385 ,  G06F13/4068 ,  H04B1/40

Abstract: EHF communication systems described herein can selectively implement any one of the USB standards by mapping appropriate USB signal conditions over an EHF contactless communication link. The EHF contactless communication link may serve as an alternative to conventional board-to-board and device-to-device connectors, and as such enables wired connection USB signaling protocols to be used in a non-wired environment provided by the EHF contactless communications link. Use of a USB protocol over the EHF communications link can be accomplished by establishing the EHF link between counterpart EHF communication units, and then by establishing the appropriate USB protocol over the link.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的EHF通信系统可以通过在EHF非接触式通信链路上映射适当的USB信号条件来选择性地实现USB标准中的任何一个。 EHF非接触式通信链路可以作为常规板对板和设备到设备连接器的替代方案，并且因此使得有线连接USB信令协议能够在由EHF非接触式通信链路提供的非有线环境中使用 。 通过在EHF通信链路上使用USB协议可以通过在对等EHF通信单元之间建立EHF链路，然后通过链路建立适当的USB协议来实现。

公开(公告)号：US09531425B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14109938

申请日：2013-12-17

Applicant: Keyssa, Inc.

Inventor： Gary D. McCormack ,  Roger Isaac ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC: H04B1/40 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H04B1/38 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H04B5/0075 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G09G3/2096 ,  G09G5/003 ,  G09G2330/00 ,  H01F7/0252 ,  H01P3/16 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H04B1/40 ,  H04B5/0012 ,  H04B5/0037

Abstract: A computing device includes an integrated unit having a plurality of functional components, and an extremely high frequency (EHF) communication unit operatively coupled to the integrated unit. The EHF communication unit includes a transducer configured to transmit and receive EHF electromagnetic signals, and convert between electrical signals and electromagnetic signals. The computing device includes a transceiver operatively coupled to the transducer. The EHF communication unit may enable at least one of the functional components of the computing device to be supplemented by a functional component of an external computing device.

Abstract translation: 计算设备包括具有多个功能组件的集成单元和可操作地耦合到集成单元的极高频（EHF）通信单元。 EHF通信单元包括被配置为发送和接收EHF电磁信号并在电信号和电磁信号之间转换的换能器。 计算设备包括可操作地耦合到换能器的收发器。 EHF通信单元可以使计算设备的功能组件中的至少一个由外部计算设备的功能组件来补充。

公开(公告)号：US09525463B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14885263

申请日：2015-10-16

Applicant: KEYSSA, INC.

Inventor： Gary D. McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC: H04B5/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04B5/0031 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0075 ,  H04L29/06068 ,  H04L69/08

Abstract: A contactless, electromagnetic (EM) replacement (substitute, alternative) for cabled (electric) Standards-based interfaces (such as, but not limited to USB) which effectively handles the data transfer requirements (such as bandwidth, speed, latency) associated with the Standard, and which is also capable of measuring and replicating relevant physical conditions (such as voltage levels) on data lines so as to function compatibly and transparently with the Standard. A contactless link may be provided between devices having transceivers. A non-conducting housing may enclose the devices. Some applications for the contactless (EM) interface are disclosed. A dielectric coupler facilitating communication between communications chips which are several meters apart. Conductive paths may provide power and ground for bus-powered devices.

公开(公告)号：US09426660B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14135458

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Keyssa, Inc.

Inventor： Gary Davis McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04W12/08 ,  H04B5/02 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04L63/107

Abstract: A communication device employs a contactless secure communication interface to transmit and receive data with a computing device using close proximity extremely high frequency (EHF) communication. The communication device and the computing device periodically initiate a discovery operation mode, whereby the devices periodically transmit identifying information about the respective devices and listen for identifying information from the other device. Upon completion of the discovery mode operation, the devices enter a link-training operation mode and exchange capability information about the respective devices. During transport mode operation the communication device employs methods to manage access to data stored on the communication device by encrypting the data using one or a combination of training information or capability information as a basis for generating an encryption key.

Abstract translation: 通信设备采用非接触式安全通信接口，以使用接近极高频（EHF）通信的计算设备来发送和接收数据。 通信设备和计算设备周期性地发起发现操作模式，由此设备周期性地发送关于各个设备的标识信息，并且从另一设备收听识别信息。 在发现模式操作完成后，设备进入链路训练操作模式并交换关于各个设备的能力信息。 在传输模式操作期间，通信设备采用通过使用训练信息或能力信息的一个或组合来加密数据来管理对存储在通信设备上的数据的访问的方法，作为用于生成加密密钥的基础。

公开(公告)号：US20160241347A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15139145

申请日：2016-04-26

Applicant: Keyssa, Inc.

Inventor： Gary D. McCormack ,  Roger D. Isaac

IPC: H04B15/00 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W12/06

CPC classification number: H04B15/00 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L2223/6677 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/16245 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: Shielded extremely high frequency (EHF) connector assemblies are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a first extremely high frequency (EHF) shielded connector assembly configured to be coupled with a second EHF shielded connector assembly. The first EHF connector assembly can include a first EHF communication unit operative to contactlessly communicate EHF signals with a second EHF communication unit included in the second EHF shielded connector assembly. The first connector can include a connector interface that includes a configuration to interface with a respective connector interface of the second EHF shield connector assembly, and several different material compositions that, in conjunction with the configuration, provide shielding to prevent or substantially reduce EHF signal leakage when the first EHF assembly connector is coupled to the second EHF assembly connector and the first EHF communication unit is contactlessly communicating EHF signals with the second EHF communication unit.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了屏蔽的极高频（EHF）连接器组件。 在一些实施例中，被配置为与第二EHF屏蔽连接器组件耦合的第一极高频（EHF）屏蔽连接器组件。 第一EHF连接器组件可以包括第一EHF通信单元，其用于与包括在第二EHF屏蔽连接器组件中的第二EHF通信单元非接触地通信EHF信号。 第一连接器可以包括连接器接口，该连接器接口包括与第二EHF屏蔽连接器组件的相应连接器接口接口的配置以及结合该配置提供屏蔽以防止或基本上减少EHF信号泄漏的几种不同的材料组成 当第一EHF组件连接器耦合到第二EHF组件连接器并且第一EHF通信单元与第二EHF通信单元非接触地通信EHF信号时。

公开(公告)号：US20160066188A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14936877

申请日：2015-11-10

Applicant: Keyssa, Inc.

Inventor： Gary Davis McCormack ,  Ian A. Kyles

IPC: H04W12/08 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04W12/08 ,  H04B5/02 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04L63/107

Abstract: A communication device employs a contactless secure communication interface to transmit and receive data with a computing device using close proximity extremely high frequency (EHF) communication. The communication device and the computing device periodically initiate a discovery operation mode, whereby the devices periodically transmit identifying information about the respective devices and listen for identifying information from the other device. Upon completion of the discovery mode operation, the devices enter a link-training operation mode and exchange capability information about the respective devices. During transport mode operation the communication device employs methods to manage access to data stored on the communication device by encrypting the data using one or a combination of training information or capability information as a basis for generating an encryption key.

Abstract translation: 通信设备采用非接触式安全通信接口，以使用接近极高频（EHF）通信的计算设备来发送和接收数据。 通信设备和计算设备周期性地发起发现操作模式，由此设备周期性地发送关于各个设备的标识信息，并且从另一设备收听识别信息。 在发现模式操作完成后，设备进入链路训练操作模式并交换关于各个设备的能力信息。 在传输模式操作期间，通信设备采用通过使用训练信息或能力信息的一个或组合来加密数据来管理对存储在通信设备上的数据的访问的方法，作为用于生成加密密钥的基础。

公开(公告)号：US09191263B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US13760089

申请日：2013-02-06

Applicant: Keyssa, Inc.

Inventor： Gary D McCormack ,  Ian A Kyles

IPC: H04J3/24 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04B5/0031 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0075 ,  H04L29/06068 ,  H04L69/08

Abstract: A contactless, electromagnetic (EM) replacement (substitute, alternative) for cabled (electric) Standards-based interfaces (such as, but not limited to USB) which effectively handles the data transfer requirements (such as bandwidth, speed, latency) associated with the Standard, and which is also capable of measuring and replicating relevant physical conditions (such as voltage levels) on data lines so as to function compatibly and transparently with the Standard. A contactless link may be provided between devices having transceivers. A non-conducting housing may enclose the devices. Some applications for the contactless (EM) interface are disclosed. A dielectric coupler facilitating communication between communications chips which are several meters apart. Conductive paths may provide power and ground for bus-powered devices.

Abstract translation: 对于有效处理与之相关的数据传输要求（如带宽，速度，延迟）的电缆（电）标准接口（例如但不限于USB）的非接触式，电磁（EM）替代（替代） 标准，并且还能够测量和复制数据线上的相关物理条件（如电压电平），以便与标准兼容和透明地运行。 可以在具有收发器的设备之间提供非接触式链路。 不导电的外壳可能会封闭设备。 公开了用于非接触式（EM）接口的一些应用。 介质耦合器，其有助于彼此间隔数米的通信芯片之间的通信。 导电路径可为总线供电设备提供电源和接地。