Abstract: A connector is provided for use with a communication apparatus to facilitate communication of data, via the communication apparatus, between a vehicle or agricultural implement and a computing device. The connector includes a first portion first portion configured to couple the connector to the vehicle or agricultural implement, and a second portion configured to couple the connector to the communication apparatus. The second portion of the connector includes a substrate having at least one circuit trace defined along a surface of the substrate and configured to conductively transfer electronic signals between the connector and the communication apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for communicating data between a vehicle or agricultural implement and a computing device includes a first housing, a second housing, and a connector sub-assembly. The second housing and the first housing define a first interior region, and the second housing and the connector sub-assembly define a second interior region. A first integrated circuit is disposed in the first interior region, and a second integrated circuit is disposed in the second interior region. A ground clip is coupled to the connector sub-assembly. The ground clip includes a first wall orthogonal to the first integrated circuit and a second wall coupled to an end portion of the first wall. The first wall includes a plurality of outwardly protruding resilient fingers configured to contact the second housing. A mating connector is coupled to the connector sub-assembly and configured to communicatively couple with a connector of the vehicle or agricultural implement.

Abstract: An apparatus for communicating data between a vehicle or agricultural implement and a computing device includes a first housing, a second housing, and a connector sub-assembly. The second housing and the first housing define a first interior region, and the second housing and the connector sub-assembly define a second interior region. A first integrated circuit is disposed in the first interior region, and a second integrated circuit is disposed in the second interior region. A ground clip is coupled to the connector sub-assembly. The ground clip includes a first wall orthogonal to the first integrated circuit and a second wall coupled to an end portion of the first wall. The first wall includes a plurality of outwardly protruding resilient fingers configured to contact the second housing. A mating connector is coupled to the connector sub-assembly and configured to communicatively couple with a connector of the vehicle or agricultural implement.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the disclosed technologies include an apparatus for storing data and communicating data between a vehicle or an agricultural implement and a computing device. Embodiments include a non-conductive housing, an antenna coupled to the non-conductive housing, an integrated circuit coupled to the antenna, a thermally and electrically conductive housing coupled to the integrated circuit, at least one ground clip coupled to the thermally and electrically conductive housing, at least one other integrated circuit coupled to the at least one ground clip, a memory coupled to the other integrated circuit and arranged to at least temporarily store digital communications between a vehicle or an agricultural implement and the computing device, and a connector communicatively coupled to the memory and arranged to mate with a connector of the vehicle or the agricultural implement.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the disclosed technologies include an apparatus for storing data and communicating data between a vehicle or an agricultural implement and a computing device. Embodiments include a non-conductive housing, an antenna coupled to the non-conductive housing, an integrated circuit coupled to the antenna, a thermally and electrically conductive housing coupled to the integrated circuit, at least one ground clip coupled to the thermally and electrically conductive housing, at least one other integrated circuit coupled to the at least one ground clip, a memory coupled to the other integrated circuit and arranged to at least temporarily store digital communications between a vehicle or an agricultural implement and the computing device, and a connector communicatively coupled to the memory and arranged to mate with a connector of the vehicle or the agricultural implement.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the disclosed technologies include an apparatus for storing data and communicating data between a vehicle or an agricultural implement and a computing device. Embodiments include a non-conductive housing, an antenna coupled to the non-conductive housing, an integrated circuit coupled to the antenna, a thermally and electrically conductive housing coupled to the integrated circuit, at least one ground clip coupled to the thermally and electrically conductive housing, at least one other integrated circuit coupled to the at least one ground clip, a memory coupled to the other integrated circuit and arranged to at least temporarily store digital communications between a vehicle or an agricultural implement and the computing device, and a connector communicatively coupled to the memory and arranged to mate with a connector of the vehicle or the agricultural implement.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the disclosed technologies include an apparatus for storing data and communicating data between a vehicle or an agricultural implement and a computing device. Embodiments include a non-conductive housing, an antenna coupled to the non-conductive housing, an integrated circuit coupled to the antenna, a thermally and electrically conductive housing coupled to the integrated circuit, at least one ground clip coupled to the thermally and electrically conductive housing, at least one other integrated circuit coupled to the at least one ground clip, a memory coupled to the other integrated circuit and arranged to at least temporarily store digital communications between a vehicle or an agricultural implement and the computing device, and a connector communicatively coupled to the memory and arranged to mate with a connector of the vehicle or the agricultural implement.

Abstract: A coupler for use in wireless communications systems that is particularly useful in broadband applications includes a pair of coupling elements that are mounted on the interior and exterior surfaces of a vehicle, such as a rear window. Both coupling elements have dielectric substrates mounted within housings and each of the substrates includes a dual “bowtie” arrangement. This arrangement includes a first bowtie that is etched onto the substrate to remove the conductive upper layer and a second bowtie formed of conductive material and positioned within the first bowtie and spaced apart from its boundaries so as to define a slot separating the two.