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: Electrical plugs may include a first conductive pin and a second conductive pin extending from a base structure. A first insulating sleeve may surround a first base portion of the first pin and a second insulating sleeve may surround a second base portion of the second pin. Each of the first insulating sleeve and the second insulating sleeve may have a wall thickness of between about 0.10 mm and about 0.30 mm. Various other related devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wireless communication device may include a wireless communication element configured to at least one of transmit or receive a wireless signal. The device may include a heat sink configured to draw heat away from the wireless communication element. The device may include at least one airflow port positioned to allow air to flow across the heat sink. The device may include a conductive shield at least partially covering the at last one airflow port, the conductive shield including a plurality of apertures positioned over the at least one airflow port and configured to allow the air to flow through the at least one airflow port, wherein the conductive shield is configured to inhibit passage of electromagnetic noise through the at least one airflow port. Various other related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Wireless communication devices may include a printed circuit board and a conductive pin structure. The printed circuit board may include a neutral power input and a live power input positioned at a first distance from each other. The conductive pin structure may include a neutral pin and a live pin positioned at a second, different distance from each other. A first sheet metal connector may electrically connect the neutral pin to the neutral power input and a second sheet metal connector may electrically connect the live pin to the live power input. Various other related devices, components, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compact electronic device configured to efficiently manage air circulation and prevent overheating. The device features an innovative cooling system comprising a fan module within a uniquely structured housing that includes a base portion, an inner casing, and a removable top cover. The inner casing features strategically placed windows that direct drawn airflow over specific power supply components, enhancing cooling performance. The enhanced cooling is also provided by an air gap formed between the base portion and the top cover, as well as sidewall intake paths of varying widths adjacent the windows. These features work together to draw in and distribute ambient air effectively across heat-generating components, leveraging negative pressure created by a fan module. The result is a highly efficient cooling mechanism for compact devices such as wireless access point configured to plug into electrical outlets.

Abstract: An air flow redirection system for redirecting exhaust air flow away from an external surface upon which the device is positioned, the device may include a housing including a first side, a second side opposite the first side, at least one sidewall extending between the first side and second side, a vent, the vent defining an opening extending through the at least one sidewall placing an interior chamber of the device in fluid communication with an exterior region, at least one rib defining slots in the vent, and an arc. Air flow produced by a fan located in the interior chamber is directed towards the vent in a first direction, and the arc acts in combination with the at least one rib and raises a direction of the air flow upward in a second direction towards a plane of the first side as the air flow exits the vent.

Abstract: A device, such as a spring member, for electrically connecting an antenna to an electrical PCB may include a first arm extending on a first plane, a second arm extending on a second plane offset from the first plane, and a central portion including a flexible transition portion integrally connecting the first arm to the second arm, the central portion configured to flexibly transition between a first state and a second state responsive to a compressive force applied to the first arm towards a direction of the second arm. The spring member defines a substantially U-shaped short signal path between the first arm and the second arm, which is formed by the first arm, second arm, and the central portion. The spring member may include a height of approximately 1.2 mm and the spring member may deflect by 0.6 mm in response to a certain compressive force being applied thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system including a fan module and a flexible cable. The flexible cable has a first end and a second end. The flexible cable includes a first portion at the first end electrically connected to the fan module and a second portion that extends from the first portion towards the second end and includes one or more contact targets adjacent the second end. The one or more contact targets are configured to engage one or more respective connectors on a circuit board. The fan module may further include a housing and a fan. The housing includes a first member located at a first side, a second member located at a second side, and a slot defined by the first member and the second member. The flexible cable extends through the slot and perpendicularly extends to the second side of the housing to connect to the circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector may include a housing defined by a body, a first prong, and a second prong. The first prong includes a first portion and a second portion including a first recess located on the second portion. The second prong includes a third portion and a fourth portion including a second recess located on the fourth portion. Each of the first prong and second prong outwardly extend from an end of the housing. The first prong may also include a third recess located opposite the first recess and the second prong may also include a fourth recess located opposite the second recess. The recesses arranged on the first prong and second prong are configured to engage a contact member located in a corresponding receptacle of an electrical outlet to retain a position of the electrical plug connector in the electrical outlet and restrict movement in an axial direction.

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: Systems and methods for detecting a first level disengagement of the wireless access point electrical plug with the electrical outlet and providing a notification responsive to the first level of disengagement of the electrical plug with the electrical outlet. Detecting a second level of disengagement that is larger than the first level disengagement of the electrical plug with the electrical outlet and turning off the power supply responsive to the second level disengagement. The response to the second level disengagement of the electrical plug with the electrical outlet includes turning off the power supply such that the one or more additional access points take over the Wi-Fi access from the access point. The sensor can be either mechanical or optical and the distance of detecting the first level and second level disengagement is measured in millimeters.

Abstract: Compact electronic devices, such as Access Points (APs), having airflow and cooling features are provided. According to one implementation, a compact electronic device includes an outer plastic housing and an inner casing arranged inside the outer plastic housing. The inner casing has a high-voltage section configured to support one or more high-voltage electrical components and a low-voltage section configured to support one or more low-voltage electrical components. The compact electronic device further includes a single fan that is configured to draw air from outside the outer plastic housing, move the air through the high-voltage and low-voltage sections, and exhaust the air through one or more exhaust vents in the outer plastic housing. Also, the inner casing is configured to isolate the one or more high-voltage electrical components from metal portions of the low-voltage section by at least a certain separation to meet clearance and creepage safety standards.

Abstract: A testing apparatus includes a bottom tank comprising a plurality of coupling connectors; and a test shaft that includes a member that is rotatably connected to the plurality of coupling connectors, a plurality of perpendicular members that extend out from the member, and a plurality of device under test (DUT) members connected to the plurality of perpendicular members, wherein the plurality of DUT members each include a plurality of posts each to support a DUT.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly for dissipating heat in a chipset comprising a shield cover having a void and a heat sink that at least partially fills the void in the shield cover. The heat sink protruding through the shield cover and pressed against the chipset with a single layer thermal pad between. The heat sink assembly including a shielding wall consisting of a plurality of elastic spring fingers, the spring fingers arranged around the periphery of the shielding wall base and in contact with the heat sink and the shield cover wherein the shielding wall encircles the chipset and is positioned between the shield cover and the heat sink. The shielding wall providing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and noise shielding in addition to optimizing thermal convection for the chipset.

Abstract: Compact electronic devices, such as Access Points (APs), having airflow and cooling features are provided. According to one implementation, a compact electronic device includes an outer plastic housing and an inner casing arranged inside the outer plastic housing. The inner casing has a high-voltage section configured to support one or more high-voltage electrical components and a low-voltage section configured to support one or more low-voltage electrical components. The compact electronic device further includes a single fan that is configured to draw air from outside the outer plastic housing, move the air through the high-voltage and low-voltage sections, and exhaust the air through one or more exhaust vents in the outer plastic housing. Also, the inner casing is configured to isolate the one or more high-voltage electrical components from metal portions of the low-voltage section by at least a certain separation to meet clearance and creepage safety standards.

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: Smart rings and methods of manufacturing smart rings are provided. A foundation component of a smart ring, in accordance with one implementations, includes a band having at least an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the band includes features configured to support electronic components. The foundation component also includes a decorative element having a bottom surface substantially corresponding to a shape of a portion of the outer surface of the band. Furthermore, the decorative element is attached to the outer surface of the band. The action of attaching the decorative element may occur after a band polishing process and before electronic components are attached to the smart ring.