Elevated feed antenna for wearable electronic devices

    公开(公告)号:US11764471B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-19

    申请号:US17834612

    申请日:2022-06-07

    CPC classification number: H01Q5/15 H01Q5/35

    Abstract: The disclosed system may include a housing that includes a non-conducting substrate and a conductive enclosure that at least partially surrounds the non-conducting substrate. The system may also include an antenna disposed on the non-conducting substrate of the housing. Still further, the system may include a direct electrical connection between the antenna and a first portion of the conductive enclosure. Moreover, the system may include an antenna feed electrically connected to a separate conductive portion on the non-conducting substrate. The separate portion of the non-conducting substrate may be electrically connected to a second portion of the conductive enclosure. Various other apparatuses, wearable electronic devices, and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.

    Antenna system for wearable devices

    公开(公告)号:US11990689B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-21

    申请号:US17550963

    申请日:2021-12-14

    CPC classification number: H01Q5/35 H01Q1/273 H01Q5/45

    Abstract: The disclosed system may include an enclosure that is configured to house internal electrical components disposed on a printed circuit board (PCB). The system may also include a first antenna feed that is electrically connected to the PCB, to the enclosure, and to a radiating coupling arm configured for wireless communication in a first wireless communication band. The system may further include a second antenna feed that is electrically connected to the PCB and to an antenna configured for wireless communication in a second, different wireless communication band. The system may also include a first grounding leg that forms an electrical ground between the PCB and the enclosure, and a second, switchable grounding leg positioned away from the first grounding leg. This switchable grounding leg may provide a controllable electrical ground between the PCB and the enclosure. Various other methods and apparatuses are also disclosed.

    ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR WEARABLE DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20220393352A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-08

    申请号:US17550963

    申请日:2021-12-14

    Abstract: The disclosed system may include an enclosure that is configured to house internal electrical components disposed on a printed circuit board (PCB). The system may also include a first antenna feed that is electrically connected to the PCB, to the enclosure, and to a radiating coupling arm configured for wireless communication in a first wireless communication band. The system may further include a second antenna feed that is electrically connected to the PCB and to an antenna configured for wireless communication in a second, different wireless communication band. The system may also include a first grounding leg that forms an electrical ground between the PCB and the enclosure, and a second, switchable grounding leg positioned away from the first grounding leg. This switchable grounding leg may provide a controllable electrical ground between the PCB and the enclosure. Various other methods and apparatuses are also disclosed.

    ANTENNA SYSTEM WITH CONDUCTIVE SHIELDING AND LOSS MITIGATION

    公开(公告)号:US20240146340A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-02

    申请号:US18049756

    申请日:2022-10-26

    CPC classification number: H04B1/0064 H04B1/0078

    Abstract: The disclosed system may include a printed circuit board (PCB) within an enclosure. The system may further include a first antenna affixed to an upper layer of the enclosure above the PCB as well as a second antenna affixed to a lower layer of the enclosure below the PCB. The system may also include a decoupling switch that links the first antenna to the second antenna through the PCB. The decoupling switch may selectively couple the first and second antennas when transmitting or receiving signals above a specified minimum frequency and may decouple the first and second antennas when transmitting or receiving signals below a specified maximum frequency. Various other apparatuses, mobile electronic devices, and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.

    STRATIFIED ANTENNA FOR WRIST-WEARABLE DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20250158270A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-15

    申请号:US18505340

    申请日:2023-11-09

    Abstract: The disclosed wireless antenna may include a stratified architecture that electrically isolates an antenna radiating element from a ground plane. For example, the disclosed wireless antenna may be included in a wearable device such that the antenna radiating element is capacitively coupled with the bare skin of the wearer. A slot or cleared volume between the antenna radiating element and the ground plane causes electrical fields to close between the antenna radiating element—effectively enlarged by the bare skin of the wearer—and the ground plane. By clearly separating the antenna radiating element and the ground plane and coupling the antenna radiating element to conductive human tissue, the disclosed wireless antenna significantly improves performance at low frequencies such as LTD low bands. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

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