Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-radio device with enclosed antennas. In an embodiment of the invention, a multi-radio device comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) placed vertically in an enclosure and the antennas are connected through connectors at the top of the PCB without cables or are printed on the main PCB. The antenna PCBs and main PCB are held in position by an RF neutral, e.g., plastic, enclosure so that the RF characteristics are much more consistent from device to device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a technique to optimize and/or extend the length of an antenna arm or antenna ground plane for communications components contained in a printed circuit board (PCB) within a communications device. In an embodiment of the invention, an antenna arm or ground plane extension is provided as part of a lanyard for holding the communications device. For example, the lanyard comprises a cord passed around the neck, shoulder, or wrist. The cord comprises an electrical conductor coupled to the communications components. The electrical conductor serves as the antenna arm or ground plane. The length of the PCB need not to be extended to improve antenna efficiency and gain. Ideally, the lanyard antenna extension is ideally coplanar with the PCB. Careful lanyard material selection determines the most efficient and practical wavelength or resonance length of the antenna.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for fusing data collected from detected electromagnetic radiation and mechanical signals. The system is comprised of sensors that may be configured into an array of sensors. A “Full Spectrum” sensor fuses the output data of the sensors with the fused output data synchronized according to time. The fused output data is accessible by a plurality of application platforms that may use the data to provide meaningful feedback from detected events to improve daily life. The system and method is configurable according to a particular application platform to use only relevant data points from the sensors that is subsequently fused by the “Full Spectrum” sensor.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting electromagnetic radiation and providing valuable information is disclosed. The sensor includes at least one antenna for receiving at least one signal. At least one filter is coupled to the at least one antenna. The at least one filter is configured to remove unwanted noise, out of band signals, or unwanted signals. At least one radio frequency to direct current converter is coupled to the at least one filter. At least one microcontroller is coupled to the at least one radio frequency to direct current converter. The at least one microcontroller is configured to interpret and identify the signals based on unique direct current voltages associated with a particular band and/or technology. Also disclosed is method of detecting electromagnetic radiation to provide valuable information and feedback.

Abstract: An antenna having at least one reflector for improving radiation efficiency, gain, and directivity is disclosed. The antenna may be formed on a substrate or be a standalone conductive material that is designed to operate in at least one band of frequency. The antenna includes a reflector for each band of frequency the antenna is designed to operate in. The reflector is positioned relative to the antenna to redirect electromagnetic radiation of the antenna away from surrounding materials or objects that affect, i.e., reflect, refract, diffract, absorb and scatter the antenna's electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a technique to optimize and/or extend the length of an antenna arm or antenna ground plane for communications components contained in a printed circuit board (PCB) within a communications device. In an embodiment of the invention, an antenna arm or ground plane extension is provided as part of a lanyard for holding the communications device. For example, the lanyard comprises a cord passed around the neck, shoulder, or wrist. The cord comprises an electrical conductor coupled to the communications components. The electrical conductor serves as the antenna arm or ground plane. The length of the PCB need not to be extended to improve antenna efficiency and gain. Ideally, the lanyard antenna extension is ideally coplanar with the PCB. Careful lanyard material selection determines the most efficient and practical wavelength or resonance length of the antenna.