Murakami Laboratory, Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications
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Metamaterial technology for eliminating coverage holes in 5G/L5G systems

With the expansion of millimeter-wave use in 5G/L5G, coverage gaps caused by obstacles have become a key issue. This booth presents a metamaterial-based radio wave scattering sheet that improves propagation by scattering and redistributing waves, enabling coverage in hard-to-reach areas. We also introduce installation and placement optimization for efficient next-generation wireless design.

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5/28/2026 (THU) 11:00 ~ 11:20A2-1WJWTPSeminar Venue A

Metamaterial-based Electromagnetic Scattering Sheet: Improving Wireless Communication Quality in Coverage Dead Zones

With the expanded use of millimeter-wave frequency bands in 5G/L5G systems, coverage dead zones in non-line-of-sight conditions caused by obstacles and buildings have become a significant challenge. In this seminar, we introduce a technology that utilizes metamaterial-based electromagnetic scattering sheets to appropriately scatter and redistribute radio waves, enabling signal delivery to areas that were previously difficult to reach. Furthermore, we present a flexible and efficient next-generation area design approach through the study of installation conditions and placement optimization in real-world environments.

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metamaterial-based radio wave scattering sheet

Our laboratory is conducting the design and development of metamaterial-based radio wave scattering sheets to improve propagation environments in 5G and Local 5G (L5G). These sheets possess the capability to controllably scatter and redistribute incident radio waves, enabling signal coverage in areas that are difficult to reach due to obstacles and building structures. Unlike conventional reflectors, they achieve wide-angle and flexible scattering characteristics, making it possible to efficiently enhance coverage in complex indoor and outdoor environments.