Abstract: An access point includes an access point body and a circuit board supported by the access point body and optionally configured to provide a residential gateway to a network. The circuit board includes a plurality of multi-dipole antennas connected to the circuit board and arranged around a longitudinal axis defined by the circuit board. The access point also includes a reflector disposed on the circuit board and a directional antenna connected to the circuit board and arranged adjacent to the reflector.

Abstract: A computing device may include a conductive member, a slot antenna including a slot defined by the conductive member, and an antenna pattern portion disposed proximate to the slot. The computing device includes an antenna switch configured to switch the antenna pattern portion. The antenna switch has a first terminal coupled to the antenna pattern portion and a second terminal coupled to a ground contact. The antenna switch is switchable between a first configuration in which the first and second terminals are electrically connected and a second configuration in which the first and second terminals are not electrically connected. The computing device includes a switching controller configured to switch the antenna switch between the first and second configurations.

Abstract: According to one general aspect, a computing device may include a conductive frame and a slot antenna formed, at least in part, by the conductive frame. The slot antenna defines a cavity that extends into the conductive frame from an opening on the conductive frame to a closed end defined by an internal portion of the conductive frame. The slot antenna includes a feed point disposed at a position along the slot antenna such that the slot antenna forms an open-circuited portion and a short-circuited portion, and the feed point is disposed between the open-circuited portion and the short-circuited portion. The computing device may also include a coupling element configured to be excited by an electrical signal via the feed point.

Abstract: An access point includes an access point body and a circuit board supported by the access point body and optionally configured to provide a residential gateway to a network. The circuit board includes a plurality of multi-dipole antennas connected to the circuit board and arranged around a longitudinal axis defined by the circuit board. The access point also includes a reflector disposed on the circuit board and a directional antenna connected to the circuit board and arranged adjacent to the reflector.

Abstract: An access point includes an access point body and a circuit board supported by the access point body and optionally configured to provide a residential gateway to a network. The circuit board includes a plurality of multi-dipole antennas connected to the circuit board and arranged around a longitudinal axis defined by the circuit board. The access point also includes a reflector disposed on the circuit board and a directional antenna connected to the circuit board and arranged adjacent to the reflector.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a wireless connection between a computing device and a peripheral module are provided. In some aspects, a computer-implemented method includes detecting a mechanical coupling between the peripheral module and the computing device. The method also includes identifying a first function of the mechanically coupled peripheral module, and comparing the first function to a preapproved function. The method also includes managing the wireless connection between the peripheral module and the computing device based on the comparison of the first function to the preapproved function.

Abstract: A computing device may include a conductive member, a slot antenna having a slot defined by the conductive member and an antenna pattern portion disposed proximate to the slot, and/or a slot switch configured to switch a portion of the slot. The slot switch may have a first terminal and a second terminal such that the portion of the slot is disposed between the first terminal and the second terminal. The slot switch may be switchable between a first configuration in which the first and second terminals are electrically connected and a second configuration in which the first and second terminals are not electrically connected. The computing device may also include a switching controller configured to switch the slot switch between the first and second configurations.

Abstract: An access point includes an access point body and a circuit board supported by the access point body and optionally configured to provide a residential gateway to a network. The circuit board includes a plurality of multi-dipole antennas connected to the circuit board and arranged around a longitudinal axis defined by the circuit board. The access point also includes a reflector disposed on the circuit board and a directional antenna connected to the circuit board and arranged adjacent to the reflector.

Abstract: The embodiments provide a device including an enclosure having circuitry associated with the device and a battery configured to power the circuitry, and a power plug receiving unit configured to receive a power plug of a power charger to charge the battery. The power plug receiving unit includes a ground contact that is exposed through the enclosure for contact with a secondary ground contact of the power plug, and an active electrode configured to receive alternating current (AC) energy from the power charger for charging the battery or powering the circuitry via non-contact coupling.

Abstract: The embodiments provide a device including an enclosure having circuitry associated with the device and a battery configured to power the circuitry, and a power plug receiving unit configured to receive a power plug of a power charger to charge the battery. The power plug receiving unit includes a ground contact that is exposed through the enclosure for contact with a secondary ground contact of the power plug, and an active electrode configured to receive alternating current (AC) energy from the power charger for charging the battery or powering the circuitry via non-contact coupling.

Abstract: The embodiments provide a device including an enclosure having circuitry associated with the device and a battery configured to power the circuitry, and a power plug receiving unit configured to receive a power plug of a power charger to charge the battery. The power plug receiving unit includes a ground contact that is exposed through the enclosure for contact with a secondary ground contact of the power plug, and an active electrode configured to receive alternating current (AC) energy from the power charger for charging the battery or powering the circuitry via non-contact coupling.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a housing enclosing electronic components, the housing including an aperture on a top portion of the housing, a keyboard within the aperture of the housing, the keyboard comprising multiple keys, and an antenna extending around a subset of the multiple keys.

Abstract: The embodiments provide a device including an enclosure having circuitry associated with the device and a battery configured to power the circuitry, and a power plug receiving unit configured to receive a power plug of a power charger to charge the battery. The power plug receiving unit includes a ground contact that is exposed through the enclosure for contact with a secondary ground contact of the power plug, and an active electrode configured to receive alternating current (AC) energy from the power charger for charging the battery or powering the circuitry via non-contact coupling.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a wireless connection between a computing device and a peripheral module are provided. In some aspects, a computer-implemented method includes detecting a mechanical coupling between the peripheral module and the computing device. The method also includes identifying a first function of the mechanically coupled peripheral module, and comparing the first function to a preapproved function. The method also includes managing the wireless connection between the peripheral module and the computing device based on the comparison of the first function to the preapproved function.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a housing enclosing electronic components, the housing including an aperture on a top portion of the housing, a keyboard within the aperture of the housing, the keyboard comprising multiple keys, and an antenna extending around a subset of the multiple keys.

Abstract: According to one general aspect, a computing device may include a conductive frame and a slot antenna formed, at least in part, by the conductive frame. The slot antenna defines a cavity that extends into the conductive frame from an opening on the conductive frame to a closed end defined by an internal portion of the conductive frame. The slot antenna includes a feed point disposed at a position along the slot antenna such that the slot antenna forms an open-circuited portion and a short-circuited portion, and the feed point is disposed between the open-circuited portion and the short-circuited portion. The computing device may also include a coupling element configured to be excited by an electrical signal via the feed point.

Abstract: According to one general aspect, an apparatus may include an electrically conductive frame and a slot antenna. The slot antenna may be formed, at least in part, by the electrically conductive frame, wherein the slot antenna includes a slot opening and is configured to provide at least a first frequency resonance. The width of the slot opening may be equal to or less than 1/200th of the wavelength of the first resonant frequency.

Abstract: According to one general aspect, an apparatus may include an electrically conductive frame and a slot antenna. The slot antenna may be formed, at least in part, by the electrically conductive frame, wherein the slot antenna includes a slot opening and is configured to provide at least a first frequency resonance. The width of the slot opening may be equal to or less than 1/200th of the wavelength of the first resonant frequency.