Abstract: A RFID-integrated indicia reading device and methods with increased read range via mode detection is provided. The device comprises an imaging assembly configured to capture two-dimensional image data appearing in a first field of view; an antenna assembly including at least one antenna element, being arranged proximate to the imaging assembly within a housing; and, a controller, coupled to the imaging and antenna assemblies, configured to determine a presentation operating mode of the device and a handheld operating mode of the device. The presentation operating mode is indicative of the device being positioned in a cradle, and the handheld operating mode is indicative of the device being held by and positioned in front of a user. The controller, in response to determining the device is in handheld operating mode, increases a transmit power of the antenna element, which generates backward energy that reflects from the user and increases a forward read range of the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for setting a multi-band tunable antenna, a quad-band antenna, or the like based on location information. Specifically, the present invention may include a mobile computing device, circuitry connected to an antenna, an operational method, and the like where location data is used to set operating frequencies and other parameters in the antenna. The location data may be provided from a wireless base station, from a global position system (GPS), or the like. Advantageously, the present invention simplifies antenna design and operation, allowing use of a tunable dual-band antenna in lieu of conventional quad-band antennas. Further, the present invention includes automated systems and methods for tuning the multi-band tunable antenna without requiring user input.

Abstract: A system having a mobile device and a wearable mount configured to couple to the mobile device, the coupling making the mobile device wearable at a worn location, wherein a set of functionalities of the mobile device corresponds to the worn location. The wearable mount having a coupler configured to couples to a mount coupling of a mobile device and a fastener that fastens the wearable mount to a location, the location, a set of functionalities of the mobile device being based on the location.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for setting a multi-band tunable antenna, a quad-band antenna, or the like based on location information. Specifically, the present invention may include a mobile computing device, circuitry connected to an antenna, an operational method, and the like where location data is used to set operating frequencies and other parameters in the antenna. The location data may be provided from a wireless base station, from a global position system (GPS), or the like. Advantageously, the present invention simplifies antenna design and operation, allowing use of a tunable dual-band antenna in lieu of conventional quad-band antennas. Further, the present invention includes automated systems and methods for tuning the multi-band tunable antenna without requiring user input.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a transceiver and a probe. The transceiver is connected to a first antenna and a second antenna. The first and second antennas are configured to one of transmit and receive radio frequency signals. The first and second antennas are configured to exhibit a polarized diversity. The probe re-establishes the polarized diversity when the polarized diversity has been disrupted.

Abstract: A device comprises an RFID transceiver disposed on a first side of a printed circuit board; an antenna disposed on a second side of the printed circuit board; and a cable passing through the printed circuit board, a first end of the cable being connected to the RFID transceiver, a second end of the cable being connected to the antenna.

Abstract: A device includes (a) a first wireless communications arrangement which is capable of at least one of transmitting and receiving. In addition, the device includes (b) a first antenna coupled to the first wireless communications arrangement and (c) a second wireless communications arrangement which is capable of at least one of transmitting and receiving. Furthermore, the device includes (d) a second antenna coupled to the second wireless communications arrangement. The second antenna acts as a parasitic element for the first antenna.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a transceiver and a probe. The transceiver is connected to a first antenna and a second antenna. The first and second antennas are configured to one of transmit and receive radio frequency signals. The first and second antennas are configured to exhibit a polarized diversity. The probe re-establishes the polarized diversity when the polarized diversity has been disrupted.

Abstract: A system having a mobile device and a wearable mount configured to couple to the mobile device, the coupling making the mobile device wearable at a worn location, wherein a set of functionalities of the mobile device corresponds to the worn location. The wearable mount having a coupler configured to couples to a mount coupling of a mobile device and a fastener that fastens the wearable mount to a location, the location, a set of functionalities of the mobile device being based on the location.