Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a dimming-independent antenna-on-lens solution for wearable optical devices are disclosed. A system can include a support structure, at least one lens mounted to the support structure, and a transparent antenna film layer disposed on at least a portion of the lens, where the transparent antenna film layer includes at least one antenna. The system further includes an active dimming structure comprising a transparent conductive layer that is electrically coupled with a short structure configured to conduct current induced by the antenna away from the transparent conductive layer of the active dimming structure. The disclosed configuration enables reliable antenna performance regardless of dimming technology by mitigating RF losses associated with lossy conductive layers, supporting consistent wireless operation in devices such as augmented reality or virtual reality eyewear.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus may include an antenna radiating structure that includes an active transparent mesh portion as well as a non-transparent antenna radiator portion. By combining transparent metal mesh and non-transparent metallic film into the antenna radiating structure, the disclosed apparatus results in improved radiation efficiency. Moreover, when overlaid on a transparent lens (such as with a pair of augmented reality glasses), the antenna radiating structure leaves the optical transparency of the lens largely unaffected due to the placement of the non-transparent metallic film. Various other implementations are also disclosed.

Abstract: A disclosed system may include a support structure, a lens, mounted to the support structure, an antenna structure positioned on the lens and/or the support structure, and an electrically conductive piece that grounds current from the antenna structure by inducing an electrical connection with the antenna structure. Various other wearable devices, apparatuses, and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are implementations of systems and methods for providing antenna in package flexible components of wearable devices. A system can include a flexible component having a back plane layer disposed along a length of the flexible component. The system can include an antenna package having an insulating layer comprising a dielectric material disposed above the back plane layer and a circuitry layer disposed above at least a portion of the insulating layer and comprising one or more electrical components for processing antenna signals. The antenna package can include an antenna layer comprising an antenna pattern disposed above the circuitry layer and configured for wireless communication of the antenna signals using the wearable device. The back plane layer can be disposed between antenna layer and a surface of the flexible component configured to interface with a user wearing the wearable device.

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: 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 apparatus may include an antenna radiating structure that includes an active transparent mesh portion as well as a non-transparent antenna radiator portion. By combining transparent metal mesh and non-transparent metallic film into the antenna radiating structure, the disclosed apparatus results in improved radiation efficiency. Moreover, when overlaid on a transparent lens (such as with a pair of augmented reality glasses), the antenna radiating structure leaves the optical transparency of the lens largely unaffected due to the placement of the non-transparent metallic film. Various other implementations 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: 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: 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 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: The disclosed system may include a support structure, a larger ground plane mounted to the support structure, and an antenna module that is positioned above the larger, mounted ground plane. The antenna module may include an antenna and a separate, smaller ground plane that is smaller than the mounted ground plane. As such, the antenna and the smaller ground plane may be elevated above the larger, mounted ground plane that is mounted to the support structure. Various other mobile electronic devices, apparatuses, and systems are also disclosed herein.

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: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include accessing various antenna elements and identifying parameters for an antenna that is to be formed using the accessed antenna elements. The method may also include assembling the antenna elements, using an artificial intelligence (AI) instance, into an assembled antenna that at least partially complies with the identified parameters. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed system may include a support structure configured to structurally support various system components. The system may also include a camera housing, affixed to the support structure, that houses optical components for a camera. The system may further include an antenna, at least a portion of which is disposed on the camera housing, as well as an antenna feed that electrically connects the antenna to a receiver or a transmitter. Various other apparatuses, methods of manufacturing, and wearable devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A disclosed computer-implemented method may include (1) receiving (A) a set of design specifications associated with an antenna performance characteristic, (B) a set of requirements for an antenna architecture, (C) a parameterization that describes parameters of an antenna structure, and (D) a set of bounds for the parameterization, and (2) determining, based on the set of design specifications, the set of requirements, the parameterization, and the set of bounds, and in accordance with a global optimization algorithm and a local tuning algorithm, a design for the antenna architecture. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include generating, using a machine-learning model of a computing device, a set of antenna designs. The method may also include tokenizing, by the computing device, each antenna design in the generated set of antenna designs. Additionally, the method may include predicting, by the machine-learning model of the computing device, a frequency response for each tokenized antenna design. Furthermore, the method may include comparing, by the computing device, the frequency response for each tokenized antenna design. Finally, the method may include selecting, by the computing device based on the comparison, an antenna design that meets a performance threshold for the frequency response. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

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 cradle configured to receive and secure a detachable capsule. The system may further include a printed circuit board mounted within a housing of the cradle. The system may also include a radiating structure positioned on an inner surface of the housing of the cradle. In such cases, the radiating structure may be electrically connected to the PCB of the cradle. Various other mobile electronic devices, apparatuses, and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus may include a transparent NFC antenna that includes a transparent portion and a non-transparent portion. The transparent NFC antenna improves the radiation efficiency of standard NFC antennas by including a transparent conducting film such as metal mesh in the transparent portion, and metalized film in the non-transparent portion. The metalized film can extend along a narrow width of the perimeter of the transparent portion. In one implementation, the transparent NFC antenna can be incorporated into a touch-enabled display panel of a wrist-wearable device without interfering with the usability or viewability of the touch-enabled display panel. Various other implementations are also disclosed.