Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for optimizing wireless network topology are disclosed, particularly for use in complex environments, such as Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs). The disclosed framework provides uninterrupted wireless connectivity and an enhanced user experience by dynamically managing network connections and executing seamless handoffs between APs. The framework manages connections to wireless access points (APs) based on the physical layout of the environment and/or user behavior. The framework effectuates receiving data on the network's physical structure and AP locations, tracking client device movement, and predicting the client device's path to proactively manage network resources. The framework can reserve resources at APs along the predicted path and establish a virtual tunnel to facilitate seamless handoff between APs as the client device moves.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is configured to include (i) a shield can configured to reduce electromagnetic interference between components inside the shield can and components outside the shield can; (ii) a physical processor inside the shield can that includes a first region and a second region; and (iii) one or more spacer pads situated between and in contact with the shield can and the first region, but not in contact with the second region. Various other embodiments and modifications are also disclosed.

Abstract: Tracker tags, smart tags, locator tags, and the like are provided. A portable tracker device, according to one implementation, includes a housing having a front cover and a back cover. The portable tracker device also includes Radio Frequency (RF) circuitry configured to operate within at least one of a Bluetooth (BT) frequency range and an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) frequency range. Also, the portable tracker device includes a piezoelectric device having a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate. The RF circuitry utilizes at least one of the front cover, the back cover, the first conductive plate, and the second conductive plate as one or more antennas.

Abstract: A wireless device with a slot antenna includes one or more heat spreaders, a PCB with vias to allow current to flow through the PCB, various components disposed on the PCB, and a slot antenna compliment. By layering the components, e.g., heat spreaders, PCB, slot antenna compliment, etc. one or more slot antennas are formed from these components as to integrate the slot antennas into the existing structure. The formed slot antenna is a spiraled shape as to reduce the overall footprint of the slot antenna while keeping the required quarter-wavelength total effective length of an open-slot antenna. The formed slot antenna is wide enough to allow the antenna to accommodate a wide bandwidth and may include a plurality of steps to further allow for tuning of the length of the slot antenna. The wireless device can further include a housing enclosing the internal components.

Abstract: System and methods are provided for selecting reference units for calibration of OTA testing stations. Various embodiments include selecting a reference unit for over-the-air (OTA) testing, the selecting including responsive to conducting one or more tests for a plurality of test items on a plurality of units via an OTA testing station, collecting test result values for each of the plurality of test items; calculating a sum of all errors for each of the units, wherein the errors represent a deviation from an average result for each of the test items; determining a unit which exhibits a lowest sum value of all of the errors, wherein the unit is determined as a reference unit for calibrating the OTA testing station; and testing a wireless device with the reference unit.

Abstract: An antenna for an electronic device comprising of a metal-sheet antenna and an antenna feed connecting the metal-sheet antenna to a radio frequency (RF) printed circuit board (PCB). A screw configured to operate as a ground feed for the metal-sheet antenna and to provide mechanical support in the electronic device wherein the screw is further configured to provide radiation for additional bands for the antenna. The metal-sheet antenna supports a first band, and the screw supports a second band, based on dimensions of a screw boss, and a third band, based on a gap between the screw boss and the metal-sheet antenna.

Abstract: The disclosure describes an antenna that is formed from a continuous material according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, the antenna includes a plurality of individual antenna modules each formed from the continuous material. In some embodiments, each antenna module is configured to resonate at a plurality of frequencies. In some embodiments, each antenna module is configured to receive a voltage and/or current from a single feeder. In some embodiments, each of the antenna modules are effectively electrically isolated from each other. In some embodiments, each antenna module includes one or more driven portions and one or more parasitic portions. In some embodiments, the one or more driven portions are configured and/or arranged to induce a voltage in the one or more parasitic portions.

Abstract: A wearable ring includes an inner surface and an outer surface; a first antenna component and a second antenna component, each disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface; a first electrical circuit connecting a first end portion of the first antenna component with a first end portion of the second antenna component; and a second electrical circuit connecting a second end portion of the first antenna component with a second end portion of the second antenna component, and wherein, based on configuration of the first electrical circuit and the second electrical circuit, the first antenna component and second antenna component are configured to operate in a given frequency band.

Abstract: Two antennas based on quarter wave elements angled relative to each other and connected to two ground planes that are also angled relative to one another, having a shorting connection to cancel the extra capacitance and the antennas form a structure similar to IFA or PIFA. The two antennas fed from alternate ends and spaced closely together in which the connection of each antenna to ground causes the ground plane connections to be electrically far apart. A method of manufacturing an antenna system comprising antenna feeds which are connected via a spring pin and a ground pin that is formed partially by a screw connection, spring clip, or spring pin. The antenna elements are stamped and printed on a single non-conducting surface and the antenna carrier is connected to a circuit board that contains the active electronics.

Abstract: An antenna for an electronic device comprising of a metal-sheet antenna and an antenna feed connecting the metal-sheet antenna to a radio frequency (RF) printed circuit board (PCB). A screw configured to operate as a ground feed for the metal-sheet antenna and to provide mechanical support in the electronic device wherein the screw is further configured to provide radiation for additional bands for the antenna. The metal-sheet antenna supports a first band, and the screw supports a second band, based on dimensions of a screw boss, and a third band, based on a gap between the screw boss and the metal-sheet antenna.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a radio system include configuring a first antenna of a plurality of antennas in a wireless device to operate in a configured mode of a plurality of modes, wherein the plurality of modes include a first mode of operating as a quarter wave for operation in a 2.4 GHz band, a second mode of operating as a half wave for operation in a 5 GHz band, and a third mode of operating simultaneous as a half wave and a quarter wave for operation in both the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band; and operating a first radio of a plurality of radios connected to the first antenna in the configured mode of the first antenna.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, the disclosed device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) including a radio frequency feed component; a power source including a metallic jacket; and an antenna coupling component. The antenna component can be coupled to the radio frequency feed component. The antenna component can additionally be coupled to the metallic jacket, such that radio frequency signals delivered to the antenna coupling component from the radio frequency feed component cause the metallic jacket to emit radio frequency radiation.

Abstract: A packaging system for retaining an annular shaped unit in a vertically aligned position relative to a base plane, the packaging system may include a carrier base including a first receptacle, and a retaining member including a second receptacle and a wedge, the wedge being configured to retain the annular shaped unit in the second receptacle in the vertically aligned position, the retaining member being arranged in the first receptacle. The first receptacle may include a bottom surface having a concave shape corresponding to a shape of the annular shaped unit. The packaging system may also include a container including a base member and a top member. The base member being adapted to receive the carrier base therein, and the top member being configured to receive the base member therein, the container being configured to fully contain the carrier base, retaining member, and annular shaped unit therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that, via the disclosed functionality, can involve receiving (1) a request from a wearer of a wearable for the wearer to acquire an item and (2) from a secure storage device included in the wearable that securely maintains a set of restrictions associated with the wearer, the set of restrictions associated with the wearer. The systems and methods also include identifying at least one potential restriction associated with the item and determining, based on the set of restrictions associated with the wearer and the at least one potential restriction, a restriction associated with the item and the wearer. The systems and methods may also include executing at least one warning action in response to determining the restriction associated with the item and the wearer. Various other systems, methods, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wearable ring includes an inner surface and an outer surface; a first antenna component and a second antenna component, each disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface; a first electrical circuit connecting a first end portion of the first antenna component with a first end portion of the second antenna component; and a second electrical circuit connecting a second end portion of the first antenna component with a second end portion of the second antenna component, and wherein, based on configuration of the first electrical circuit and the second electrical circuit, the first antenna component and second antenna component are configured to operate in a given frequency band.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for user authentication and verification via a user's wearable device. In some embodiments, information, inclusive of data, metadata, metrics and/or models of a user's vein structure in their hand/finger can be leveraged to determine whether a user is to be granted access to securely held resources, inclusive of real-world, digital and/or electronic assets. The disclosed framework can operate to cause a wearable device of a user to check whether vein/vital information of a user corresponds to learned/known vein model data of the user, whereby an access request can be enabled via communication via the wearable upon performing such determination.

Abstract: A disclosed indirect antenna testing apparatus may include (1) a Near Field Communication (NFC) interface that includes an NFC coil, the NFC interface dimensioned to receive a test NFC device while positioning the test NFC device within an effective range of the NFC coil, and (2) a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) electrically coupled to the NFC coil and configured to (A) emit a signal via the NFC coil, and (B) monitor for a resonance from the test NFC device within at least one predetermined electromagnetic band. Various additional control devices, apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device may include a body defining an opening including a first module including a receiver/transmitter, the device being configured to perform operations including transmitting a first electromagnetic waves into a digit, receiving a first scattering waves reflected back to the first module, estimating a permittivity based on the first electromagnetic waves and the first scattering waves, and estimating a blood glucose concentration based on the estimated permittivity and a reference dataset and providing the blood glucose concentration as output, the device being configured to be positioned around the digit. The body may also include a second module for receiving and/or transmitting waves, the estimated permittivity being determined based on the waves measured by the second module. The device may also perform a calibration of the device during a first time period to enable the device to estimate the blood glucose concentration of the user during the second time period.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a radio system include configuring a first antenna of a plurality of antennas in a wireless device to operate in a configured mode of a plurality of modes, wherein the plurality of modes include a first mode of operating as a quarter wave for operation in a 2.4 GHz band, a second mode of operating as a half wave for operation in a 5 GHz band, and a third mode of operating simultaneous as a half wave and a quarter wave for operation in both the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band; and operating a first radio of a plurality of radios connected to the first antenna in the configured mode of the first antenna.