Abstract: A resting pillow is disclosed. The resting pillow incorporates headphones as part of the pillow body. The headphones are in communication with electronic communication device, which is configured to send and/or receive wireless signals from an external personal portable electronic device.

Abstract: A monopole-type antenna (10) for multi- or wide-band use to transmit or receive radio frequency electromagnetic energy. A feed point (12) provides energy into the antenna or receives energy from the antenna. A driven radiating section (16) includes a first top-loading element (22) and a feed conductor (20) that electrically connects the feed point linearly to the first top-loading element, yet with the driven radiating section not electrically connected to a grounding surface (14). A parasitic radiating section (18) includes a second top-loading element (26) and a bridge conductor (24) that electrically connects the second top-loading element linearly to the grounding surface When energy is then provided at the feed point and conducted to the driven radiating section, it produces a first resonance mode, coupling at least some of the energy into and exciting the parasitic radiating section to produce a second resonance mode.

Abstract: An antenna particularly suitable for use in radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders. First and second half portions each include nominally straight conductive sections primarily defining a radiating characteristic and nominally spiral conductive sections creating a positive reactive characteristic of the antenna. The straight conductive sections have feed points for connecting the antenna into the RFID transponder, and further connect with the respective spiral conductive sections. The first and said second half portions characterize the antenna as being a dipole type, and adding an optional loop section connecting the straight conductive sections can further characterize it as being of a folded dipole type.