Published: July 26, 2010
FRACTAL Stickem's Make Body-Worn Antennas the Latest Option
WALTHAM, Mass. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Antennas and people just don't mix. For years, scientists and engineers
have explored ways to get antennas that attach to the body and clothing
for convenience of use, but have been stymied by change of performance
caused by the body itself. Now, Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. has
developed a new approach to body worn antennas that allows smaller
antennas that are wideband, to "stick" onto clothing using Velcro or
other attachments. Dubbed 'FRACTAL Stickem's ', the new antenna
approach opens new possibilities, for military, covert, and commercial
applications
"The approach is actually two-fold," notes inventor Nathan Cohen," and
includes using the proximity of the body as a plus rather than a minus,
or using fractal metamaterials to remove the presence of the body
entirely. This approach combines with our well-known ability to make
antennas smaller and wideband for a perfect match" .
The new approach relies on patented fractal antenna and fractal
resonator (metamaterial) technology that the company created and has
innovated for over 15 years. Fractals are complex geometric shapes built
up from a multifold use of a simple one.
FRACTAL Stickem's replace many uses of stubby and whip antennas, and
can be perfectly hidden from view. They free up movement in many
demanding situations and environments. Other body-worn antennas, by
comparison, are narrow band, large, and cumbersome.
The firm notes first-use applications in defense related efforts and
expects certain designs to be devoted exclusively to government
customers. Immediate applications fall into police and fire; hiking; and
sports arenas.
ABOUT FRACTAL ANTENNA SYSTEMS
Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. (www.fractenna.com)
supplies products for the world's most demanding wireless, and
electromagnetic applications. Backed by nearly three dozen U.S., and
international patents, plus dozens of patents pending, Fractal Antenna
Systems is the recognized pioneer in fractal technology, with extensive
research and field experience over 15 years in business. The company is
a privately held and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.
Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc.
Jane Winter, 781-275-2300 x09
jwinter@fractenna.com
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