LAMINATED FLEX CIRCUIT LAYERS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPONENTS

    公开(公告)号:WO2013032670A3

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-07

    申请号:PCT/US2012/050388

    申请日:2012-08-10

    Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing in which an antenna and a proximity sensor formed from flex circuit structures are mounted. The flex circuit structures may include first and second flex circuit layers. The first and second flex circuit layers may include metal antenna structures and metal proximity sensor electrode structures. Solder may be used to attach electrical components to the flex circuit layers and may be used to electrically connect metal structures on the first and second flex circuit layers to each other. The first and second flex circuit layers may be laminated together using a compressive fixture. The compressive fixture may have a first fixture with a convex surface and a second fixture with a concave surface so that the laminated flex circuit layers are provided with a bend.

    WIRELESS NETWORK AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS AND METHODS
    2.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS NETWORK AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS AND METHODS 审中-公开
    无线网络认证装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2011139795A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-10

    申请号:PCT/US2011/034199

    申请日:2011-04-27

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for authenticating and granting a client device (e.g., cellular telephone) access to a network. In one embodiment, a network service provider such as a cellular telephone company may distribute user access (e.g., Universal Subscriber Identity Module or "USIM") credentials to a services manager via a USIM vendor. The services manager may maintain a list of authorized users. A user at a client may authenticate to the services manager. Once authenticated, the services manager may provide the user with a set of USIM credentials. When the user desires to use wireless network services, the user equipment may establish a wireless link between the user equipment and the network service provider. During authentication operations, the user equipment may use the USIM credentials to authenticate to the network service provider. Following successful authentication, the network service provider may provide the user equipment with wireless services.

    Abstract translation: 用于认证和授予客户端设备(例如,蜂窝电话)接入网络的设备和方法。 在一个实施例中,诸如蜂窝电话公司的网络服务提供商可以经由USIM供应商将用户访问(例如,通用订户身份模块或“USIM”)凭证分发给服务管理器。 服务经理可以维护授权用户的列表。 客户端的用户可以向服务管理器进行身份验证。 一旦经过身份验证,服务管理器可以向用户提供一组USIM凭证。 当用户期望使用无线网络服务时,用户设备可以在用户设备和网络服务提供商之间建立无线链路。 在认证操作期间,用户设备可以使用USIM凭证来向网络服务提供商进行认证。 在成功认证之后,网络服务提供商可以向用户设备提供无线服务。

    ADJUSTABLE WIRELESS CIRCUITRY WITH ANTENNA-BASED PROXIMITY DETECTOR
    3.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE WIRELESS CIRCUITRY WITH ANTENNA-BASED PROXIMITY DETECTOR 审中-公开
    可调谐无线电路与基于天线的接近检测器

    公开(公告)号:WO2011129983A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-20

    申请号:PCT/US2011029962

    申请日:2011-03-25

    CPC classification number: H04W8/22 H01Q1/243 H04B1/401 H04B17/00 H04W4/12

    Abstract: An electronic device such as a portable electronic device has wireless communications circuitry. Antennas in the electronic device may be used in transmitting radio-frequency antenna signals. A coupler and antenna signal phase and magnitude measurement circuitry may be used to determine when external objects are in the vicinity of the antenna by making antenna impedance measurements. In-band and out-of-band phase and magnitude signal measurements may be made in determining whether external objects are present. Additional sensors such as motion sensors, light and heat sensors, acoustic and electrical sensors may produce data that can be combined with the proximity data gathered using the antenna-based proximity sensor. In response to detecting that an external object such as a user's body is within a given distance of the antenna, the electronic device may reduce transmit powers, switch antennas, steer a phased antenna array, switch communications protocols, or take other actions.

    Abstract translation: 诸如便携式电子设备的电子设备具有无线通信电路。 电子设备中的天线可以用于发送射频天线信号。 耦合器和天线信号相位和幅度测量电路可用于通过进行天线阻抗测量来确定外部物体何时位于天线附近。 可以在确定外部物体是否存在时进行带内和带外相位和幅度信号测量。 诸如运动传感器,光和热传感器,声学和电传感器等附加传感器可以产生可与使用基于天线的接近传感器收集的邻近数据组合的数据。 响应于检测到诸如用户身体的外部对象在天线的给定距离内,电子设备可以降低发射功率,切换天线,引导相控天线阵列,切换通信协议或采取其他动作。

    BEZEL GAP ANTENNAS
    4.
    发明申请
    BEZEL GAP ANTENNAS 审中-公开
    BEZEL GAP天线

    公开(公告)号:WO2011068674A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-09

    申请号:PCT/US2010/056887

    申请日:2010-11-16

    CPC classification number: H01Q7/00 H01Q1/243 H01Q9/42 H01Q13/10

    Abstract: Electronic devices are provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include radio-frequency transceiver circuitry and antenna structures. A parallel- fed loop antenna may be formed from portions of an electronic device bezel and a ground plane. The antenna may operate in multiple communications bands. An impedance matching circuit for the antenna may be formed from a parallel-connected inductive element and a series- connected capacitive element. The bezel may surround a peripheral portion of a display that is mounted to the front of an electronic device. The bezel may contain a gap. Antenna feed terminals for the antenna may be located on opposing sides of the gap. The inductive element may bridge the gap and the antenna feed terminals. The capacitive element may be connected in series between one of the antenna feed terminals and a conductor in a transmission line located between the transceiver circuitry and the antenna.

    Abstract translation: 提供了包含无线通信电路的电子设备。 无线通信电路可以包括射频收发器电路和天线结构。 并联馈电的环形天线可以由电子设备边框和接地平面的部分形成。 天线可以在多个通信频带中工作。 用于天线的阻抗匹配电路可以由并联连接的电感元件和串联连接的电容元件形成。 边框可以围绕安装到电子设备的前部的显示器的外围部分。 表圈可能会有间隙。 天线的天线馈电端子可以位于间隙的相对侧上。 电感元件可以桥接间隙和天线馈电端子。 电容元件可以串联连接在天线馈电端子之一和位于收发器电路和天线之间的传输线中的导体之间。

    HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH ISOLATED ANTENNAS
    5.
    发明申请
    HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH ISOLATED ANTENNAS 审中-公开
    具有隔离天线的手持式电子设备

    公开(公告)号:WO2008086098A2

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-17

    申请号:PCT/US2008/050120

    申请日:2008-01-03

    Abstract: Handheld electronic devices are provided that contain wireless communications circuitry having at least first and second antennas. An antenna isolation element reduces signal interference between the antennas, so that the antennas may be used in close proximity to each other. A planar ground element may be used as a ground by the first and second antennas. The first antenna may be formed using a hybrid planar-inverted-F and slot arrangement in which a planar resonating element is located above a rectangular slot in the planar ground element. The second antenna may be formed from an L- shaped strip. The planar resonating element of the first antenna may have first and second arms. The first arm may resonate at a common frequency with the second antenna and may serve as the isolation element. The second arm may resonate at approximately the same frequency as the slot portion of the hybrid antenna.

    Abstract translation: 提供了包括具有至少第一和第二天线的无线通信电路的手持电子设备。 天线隔离元件降低了天线之间的信号干扰,使得天线可以彼此靠近地使用。 平面接地元件可以被第一和第二天线用作接地。 第一天线可以使用混合的平面倒置F和槽布置来形成,其中平面谐振元件位于平面接地元件中的矩形槽之上。 第二天线可以由L形条形成。 第一天线的平面谐振元件可以具有第一和第二臂。 第一臂可以以与第二天线的共同频率谐振,并且可以用作隔离元件。 第二臂可以以与混合天线的槽部大致相同的频率共振。

    LAMINATED FLEX CIRCUIT LAYERS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPONENTS
    6.
    发明申请
    LAMINATED FLEX CIRCUIT LAYERS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPONENTS 审中-公开
    用于电子器件组件的层压挠性电路层

    公开(公告)号:WO2013032670A2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-07

    申请号:PCT/US2012050388

    申请日:2012-08-10

    Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing in which an antenna and a proximity sensor formed from flex circuit structures are mounted. The flex circuit structures may include first and second flex circuit layers. The first and second flex circuit layers may include metal antenna structures and metal proximity sensor electrode structures. Solder may be used to attach electrical components to the flex circuit layers and may be used to electrically connect metal structures on the first and second flex circuit layers to each other. The first and second flex circuit layers may be laminated together using a compressive fixture. The compressive fixture may have a first fixture with a convex surface and a second fixture with a concave surface so that the laminated flex circuit layers are provided with a bend.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有其中安装了由柔性电路结构形成的天线和接近传感器的外壳。 柔性电路结构可以包括第一和第二柔性电路层。 第一和第二柔性电路层可以包括金属天线结构和金属接近传感器电极结构。 焊料可用于将电子组件附着到柔性电路层,并可用于将第一和第二柔性电路层上的金属结构彼此电连接。 第一和第二柔性电路层可以使用压缩夹具层压在一起。 压缩夹具可以具有带凸表面的第一夹具和带凹表面的第二夹具,使得层压柔性电路层具有弯曲。

    ANTENNA SYSTEM WITH RECEIVER DIVERSITY AND TUNABLE MATCHING CIRCUIT
    7.
    发明申请
    ANTENNA SYSTEM WITH RECEIVER DIVERSITY AND TUNABLE MATCHING CIRCUIT 审中-公开
    具有接收器多样性和可调谐匹配电路的天线系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2012061349A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-10

    申请号:PCT/US2011/058728

    申请日:2011-11-01

    Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include radio-frequency transceiver circuitry and antenna structures. An electronic device may include a display mounted within a housing. A peripheral conductive member may run around the edges of the display and housing. Dielectric-filled gaps may divide the peripheral conductive member into individual segments. A ground plane may be formed within the housing from conductive housing structures, printed circuit boards, and other conductive elements. The ground plane and the segments of the peripheral conductive member may form antennas in upper and lower portions of the housing. The radio-frequency transceiver circuitry may implement receiver diversity using both the upper and lower antennas. The lower antenna may be used in transmitting signals. The upper antenna may be tuned using a tunable matching circuit.

    Abstract translation: 可以提供包含无线通信电路的电子设备。 无线通信电路可以包括射频收发器电路和天线结构。 电子设备可以包括安装在壳体内的显示器。 外围导电构件可以围绕显示器和壳体的边缘延伸。 介质填充的间隙可以将外围导电构件分成单独的段。 可以在壳体内从导电壳体结构,印刷电路板和其它导电元件形成接地平面。 接地平面和周边导电部件的段可以在壳体的上部和下部形成天线。 射频收发器电路可以使用上天线和下天线实现接收机分集。 下天线可用于发射信号。 可以使用可调谐匹配电路来调谐上天线。

    BEZEL GAP ANTENNAS
    8.
    发明申请
    BEZEL GAP ANTENNAS 审中-公开
    BEZEL GAP天线

    公开(公告)号:WO2011068674A3

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-26

    申请号:PCT/US2010056887

    申请日:2010-11-16

    CPC classification number: H01Q7/00 H01Q1/243 H01Q9/42 H01Q13/10

    Abstract: Electronic devices are provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include radio-frequency transceiver circuitry and antenna structures. A parallel- fed loop antenna may be formed from portions of an electronic device bezel and a ground plane. The antenna may operate in multiple communications bands. An impedance matching circuit for the antenna may be formed from a parallel-connected inductive element and a series- connected capacitive element. The bezel may surround a peripheral portion of a display that is mounted to the front of an electronic device. The bezel may contain a gap. Antenna feed terminals for the antenna may be located on opposing sides of the gap. The inductive element may bridge the gap and the antenna feed terminals. The capacitive element may be connected in series between one of the antenna feed terminals and a conductor in a transmission line located between the transceiver circuitry and the antenna.

    Abstract translation: 提供包含无线通信电路的电子设备。 无线通信电路可以包括射频收发器电路和天线结构。 并联馈电的环形天线可以由电子设备边框和接地平面的部分形成。 天线可以在多个通信频带中操作。 用于天线的阻抗匹配电路可以由并联连接的电感元件和串联连接的电容元件形成。 边框可以围绕安装到电子设备前部的显示器的外围部分。 表圈可能有间隙。 用于天线的天线馈电端子可以位于间隙的相对侧上。 电感元件可以桥接间隙和天线馈电端子。 电容元件可以串联连接在天线馈电端子之一和位于收发器电路和天线之间的传输线中的导体之间。

    TUNABLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS
    9.
    发明申请
    TUNABLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    天线系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2012006152A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-12

    申请号:PCT/US2011/042352

    申请日:2011-06-29

    Abstract: An electronic device has wireless communications circuitry including an adjustable antenna system coupled to a radio-frequency transceiver. The adjustable antenna system may include one or more adjustable electrical components that are controlled by storage and processing circuitry in the electronic device. The adjustable electrical components may include switches and components that can be adjusted between numerous different states. The adjustable electrical components may be coupled between antenna system components such as transmission line elements, matching network elements, antenna elements and antenna feeds. By adjusting the adjustable electrical components, the storage and processing circuitry can tune the adjustable antenna system to ensure that the adjustable antenna system covers communications bands of interest.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备具有包括耦合到射频收发器的可调天线系统的无线通信电路。 可调天线系统可以包括由电子设备中的存储和处理电路控制的一个或多个可调电气部件。 可调电气部件可以包括可以在许多不同状态之间调节的开关和部件。 可调节的电气部件可以耦合在诸如传输线元件,匹配网络元件,天线元件和天线馈送之类的天线系统组件之间。 通过调整可调节的电气部件,存储和处理电路可调谐可调天线系统,以确保可调天线系统覆盖感兴趣的通信频段。

    ADJUSTABLE WIRELESS CIRCUITRY WITH ANTENNA-BASED PROXIMITY DETECTOR

    公开(公告)号:WO2011129983A3

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-20

    申请号:PCT/US2011/029962

    申请日:2011-03-25

    Abstract: An electronic device such as a portable electronic device has wireless communications circuitry ( 61 ). Antennas (40 ) in the electronic device may be used in transmitting radio-frequency antenna signals. A coupler ( 62 ) and antenna signal phase and magnitude measurement circuitry ( 64 ) may be used to determine when external objects are in the vicinity of the antenna by making antenna impedance measurements. Additional sensors such as motion sensors, light and heat sensors, acoustic and electrical sensors may produce data that can be combined with the proximity data gathered using the antenna-based proximity sensor. In response to detecting that an external object such as a user's body is within a given distance of the antenna, the electronic device may reduce transmit powers, switch antennas, steer a phased antenna array, switch communications protocols, or take other actions.

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