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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and/or apparatus for a specifically configured and/or adapted electronic device that can provide interference shielding. The disclosed system and apparatus can be embodied with various combinations of components to effectuate improved thermal resistance while reducing noise within the device and/or among components of the device. The specifically configured components of the device can have specifically configured constitutions which can effectuate the thermal and noise limiters enabled by the disclosed system/apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized framework that provides functionality for an expanded node-based network that can dynamically adapt to the location/position of a location tracker, while enabling the tracker to automatically trigger security and/or safety features for its associated user/item. The disclosed framework can dynamically and automatically compile connectivity nodes of disparate networks to provide (both low-cost and high-end) trackers continuous network coverage. Effectively, the disclosed framework can provide trackers with an adaptive Internet of Things (IoT)-type network that leverages connectivity nodes of specific networks to provide and maintain connectivity the tracker as the tracker traverses the real-world.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for centralized management of a location based on detected, analyzed and monitored behaviors that can be compared against real-world activities to determine whether to toggle the operational modes of a components operating at/around the location. The disclosed framework can operate via an integrated, personalized configuration that enables the collective management of a location based on the sensors available from each device operating therein. The framework can operate as a centralized station or hub that can collect sensor data from smart devices/appliances in/around the location. This data can be utilized to generate and/or determine patterns of activity of a user, which can be leveraged to automatically and dynamically toggle a status of entry-points and associated smart devices associated therewith based on the real-time activity occurring in/around the location.

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: Disclosed is a charger for a smart ring that includes a charger island disposed to the charger and configured to receive the smart ring. The charger island has a plurality of transmit antennas located in or on the charger island. When activated, a transmit antenna is configured to couple, via a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip/circuit, with a receive antenna on the smart ring for charging thereof. The active transmit antenna is based on an orientation of the smart ring on the charger island where the charging is performed regardless of alignment between the ring and the charger island. A conductive sheet can be included between the plurality of transmit antennas and an interior of the charger island in order to isolate the plurality of transmit antennas from one another.

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: An antenna system includes a plurality of PIFA/IFA type wherein each of the plurality of antennas have either a same short pin or different short pins located together to minimize antenna separation between the plurality of antennas. The antennas share the same short pin with the width between at least two antennas of the plurality of antennas designed to minimize coupling when the at least two antennas operate at a same frequency. The short pin width is at least ?/8 where ? is based on a lowest frequency of operation of the antenna system, the lowest frequency of operation is about 2.4 GHz. The common short pin also includes a minimum distance to the associated antenna feed. Where the different short pins are located together the antenna includes a first short pin as a cylinder and a second short pin located within the cylinder without contact therebetween.