Abstract: The disclosed mobile electronic device may include a display, an enclosure supporting the display and comprising a conductive portion including at least one inward protrusion, and a ground plane positioned within the enclosure and comprising at least one channel, wherein the at least one inward protrusion extends within the at least one channel of the ground plane and a gap defined between the conductive portion of the enclosure and the ground plane forms a slot antenna that is configured to radiate electromagnetic signals through a portion of the display. Various other related methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed system may include a detachable capsule that includes a capsule-side capacitive plate. The system may also include a receiving antenna electrically connected to an antenna-side capacitive plate, and a capacitive sensor electrically connected to the capsule-side capacitive plate. The two plates may be coupled to each other and may transmit RF signals between them. The capacitive sensor may be configured to detect an amount of capacitance between the two capacitive plates. The system may also include an antenna matching tuner electrically connected to the capacitive sensor and to an antenna feed. Then, upon receiving capacitance measurements from the capacitive sensor, the antenna matching tuner may alter various parameters of the antenna feed including impedance matching parameters. Various other apparatuses and mobile wearable devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed system may include a conductive enclosure, a first printed circuit board (PCB) that includes multiple antenna feeds, and a second PCB that includes a grounding layer and one or more sensors. A first antenna feed may be electrically connected to the conductive enclosure, and a second antenna feed may be electrically connected to the grounding layer of the second PCB. As such, the grounding layer of the second PCB may act as a radiating element for a second antenna. Various other mobile electronic devices, apparatuses, and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed devices and systems may include transparent antennas and touch displays that may be included in wearable devices. An example wearable device may include a display module including a display stack, the display stack including a display cover layer, an antenna layer, and a display layer, wherein the antenna layer (1) is positioned between the display cover layer and the display layer, and (2) includes at least one antenna element. Various other systems and devices are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include accessing various portions of contextual information based on at least one touch input from a touch-based sensor on a mobile electronic device. The method may next include determining, based on the contextual information, which of different operational antenna parameters associated with at least one antenna of the mobile electronic device are to be changed. The method may then include changing the specified operational parameters associated with the antenna on the mobile electronic device according to the determination. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for a hinge feed antenna of eyewear, are disclosed. One apparatus includes a front frame, a temple arm, and a hinge rotatably connecting the front frame and the temple arm. For an embodiment, the temple arm includes a circuit assembly including at least a radio. For an embodiment, the front frame includes one or more antennas traces, wherein the hinge conductively connects the circuit assembly to the one or more antenna traces. The apparatus further includes an antenna tuner located between the circuit assembly and the hinge, wherein a rotation position of the temple arm is sensed, wherein the rotation position is dependent on an orientation of the front frame relative to the temple arm; and wherein the antenna tuner includes an impedance tuner for adaptively adjusting an input impedance of the impedance tuner based on the sensed rotation position of temple arm.

Abstract: The disclosed distributed monopole antenna may include a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate. The distributed monopole antenna may also include multiple different vias that electrically connect the first conductive plate to the second conductive plate. Still further, the distributed monopole antenna may include an antenna feed electrically connected to at least one of the vias. Various other systems, methods of manufacturing, and wearable electronic devices that implement distributed monopole antennas are also disclosed.

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.

Abstract: The disclosed mobile electronic device may include a display, an enclosure supporting the display and comprising a conductive portion including at least one inward protrusion, and a ground plane positioned within the enclosure and comprising at least one channel, wherein the at least one inward protrusion extends within the at least one channel of the ground plane and a gap defined between the conductive portion of the enclosure and the ground plane forms a slot antenna that is configured to radiate electromagnetic signals through a portion of the display. Various other related methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed mobile electronic device may include a display, an enclosure supporting the display and comprising a conductive portion, a ground plane positioned within the enclosure, wherein a gap defined between the conductive portion of the enclosure and the ground plane forms a slot antenna that is configured to radiate first electromagnetic signals through a portion of the display, the first electromagnetic signals radiated by the slot antenna being used for wireless communication in a first wireless communication band, and a patch antenna, comprising a substantially planar conductor, that is configured to radiate second electromagnetic signals, the second electromagnetic signals radiated by the patch antenna being used for wireless communication in a second wireless communication band different from the first wireless communication band. Various other related methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: An AR device comprising (1) a frame dimensioned to be worn on a head of a user and (2) a lens stack coupled to the frame and positioned in an optical path of the user such that the user is able to see through at least a portion of the lens stack, wherein the lens stack comprises (A) a lens, (B) an optical waveguide that (I) is configured to display computer-generated content to the user and (II) is at least partially aligned with the lens, and (C) a radio-frequency antenna disposed on the lens. Various other apparatuses, devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed system may include an enclosure that is configured to house a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB may have various internal electrical components mounted thereto. The system may also include a radiating component mounted to an opposite side of the PCB. Still further, the system may include a unified grounding structure that couples the PCB to the enclosure in multiple locations. As such, the radiating component may be grounded to the unified grounding structure at the multiple different locations. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed, including methods of manufacturing mobile electronic devices.

Abstract: The disclosed wearable electronic device may include an enclosure, an antenna positioned within the enclosure and configured to radiate electromagnetic signals, a non-conductive substrate positioned within the enclosure, a first surface of the non-conductive substrate being in a position to face a user of the wearable electronic device and a second, opposite surface of the non-conductive substrate facing the antenna, and a patterned conductive material disposed on the second, opposite surface of the non-conductive substrate, wherein the patterned conductive material has a shape and configuration to reduce electromagnetic signals radiated in a direction towards the user of the wearable electronic device. Various other related methods and systems are also disclosed.

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.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for a modular eyewear antenna assembly, are disclosed. One modular eyewear antenna assembly includes an eyewear housing including a front frame and a pair of eyewear temple arms, wherein a physical size and shape of each of the temple arms is selectable from a plurality eyewear assembly SKU sizes and shapes, a printed circuit board (PCB) including a controller and a radio, wherein the PCB extends along at least one of the temple arms, wherein the PCB has a fixed size that is adapted for placement within one of the temple arms, and a modular antenna structure including a planar antenna, wherein the modular antenna structure interfaces with the PCB for providing a wireless propagation path for the radio, wherein the modular antenna structure has a fixed size that is adapted for placement along with the PCB within one of the temple arms.

Abstract: The disclosed wearable electronic device may include an enclosure, an antenna positioned within the enclosure and configured to radiate electromagnetic signals, a non-conductive substrate positioned within the enclosure, a first surface of the non-conductive substrate being in a position to face a user of the wearable electronic device and a second, opposite surface of the non-conductive substrate facing the antenna, and a patterned conductive material disposed on the second, opposite surface of the non-conductive substrate, wherein the patterned conductive material has a shape and configuration to reduce electromagnetic signals radiated in a direction towards the user of the wearable electronic device. Various other related methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for a hinge feed antenna of eyewear, are disclosed. One apparatus includes a front frame, a temple arm, and a hinge rotatably connecting the front frame and the temple arm. For an embodiment, the temple arm includes a circuit assembly including at least a radio. For an embodiment, the front frame includes one or more antennas traces, wherein the hinge conductively connects the circuit assembly to the one or more antenna traces. The apparatus further includes an antenna tuner located between the circuit assembly and the hinge, wherein a rotation position of the temple arm is sensed, wherein the rotation position is dependent on an orientation of the front frame relative to the temple arm; and wherein the antenna tuner includes an impedance tuner for adaptively adjusting an input impedance of the impedance tuner based on the sensed rotation position of temple arm.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for a hinge feed antenna of eyewear, are disclosed. One apparatus includes a front frame, a temple arm, and a hinge rotatably connecting the front frame and the temple arm. For an embodiment, the temple arm includes a circuit assembly including at least a radio that supports wireless communication. For an embodiment, the front frame includes one or more antennas traces, wherein the hinge conductively connects the circuit assembly to the one or more antenna traces, and wherein the hinge in combination with the one or more antenna traces form one or more antennas for supporting the wireless communication.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for a modular eyewear antenna assembly, are disclosed. One modular eyewear antenna assembly includes an eyewear housing including a front frame and a pair of eyewear temple arms, wherein a physical size and shape of each of the temple arms is selectable from a plurality eyewear assembly SKU sizes and shapes, a printed circuit board (PCB) including a controller and a radio, wherein the PCB extends along at least one of the temple arms, wherein the PCB has a fixed size that is adapted for placement within one of the temple arms, and a modular antenna structure including a planar antenna, wherein the modular antenna structure interfaces with the PCB for providing a wireless propagation path for the radio, wherein the modular antenna structure has a fixed size that is adapted for placement along with the PCB within one of the temple arms.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems for touch pad sensors that are further operative as antennas, are disclosed. One apparatus includes a plurality of touch sensors, a controller, and a radio. The controller is operative to receive sensed signals of the plurality of touch sensors, and provide controls of the apparatus in response to the receive sensed signals of the plurality of touch sensors. The radio is operative to wirelessly communicate with an external wireless device. One or more conductive lines electrically connect the radio with one or more of the plurality of touch sensors, wherein the plurality of touch sensors operate as one or more antennas for facilitating the wireless communication.