Abstract: A case for a mobile electronic device is provided. The case includes a shell, a case antenna, a transmission line, and a near-field coupling device. The shell encases at least a portion of the mobile electronic device. The case antenna is attached to the shell. The transmission line is also attached to the shell and electrically interconnects to the case antenna. The near-field coupling device has a feed port electrically interconnected to the transmission line and is configured to near-field couple to a native antenna of the mobile electronic device to capture an electromagnetic signal generated by the native antenna of the mobile electronic device. The near-field coupling device is also configured to conduct the captured electromagnetic signal from the feed port of the near-field coupling device to the case antenna through the transmission line.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a sheet shaped antenna which is particularly useful for near field communication. The antenna includes a loop type antenna radiator formed on a carrier, the radiator having spiraling loops along an outer region of the carrier. A first feed terminal is provided at one end of the antenna radiator and disposed inside the loops. A second feed terminal is provided at an opposite end of the antenna radiator and disposed outside the loops. The carrier has a cut-out in proximity to the first feed terminal, which enables the first feed terminal to be bent in the same direction as the second feed terminal without bending an outer segment of the antenna radiator adjacent to the cut-out. In this manner, the feed terminals may be defined on a single layer, allowing for a simplified assembly process.

Abstract: Embodiments of an optically transparent antenna are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the optically transparent antenna may comprise a plurality of electrically-isolated conductive patches arranged on a non-conductive surface. A combination of a size of the conductive patches and a spacing between the conductive patches is less than a human visual acuity for a predetermined viewing distance so that the patches are not be visible or perceptible to a human. In some embodiments, optically transparent antenna may serve as one or more antennas on a mobile platform.

Abstract: A communication device as disclosed herein may include a body, an antenna assembly provided in the body, and configured to transmit or receive wireless signals, and a circuit board connected to the antenna assembly and configured to process the wireless signals. The antenna assembly may include a carrier having at least one region that is dimensioned to be farther away from the body than other portions thereof, and a radiator provided on the at least one dimensioned region of the carrier and configured to receive or radiate electromagnetic waves corresponding to the wireless signals. The radiator may be positioned on the dimensioned region of the carrier such that a specific absorption rate (SAR) due to the antenna assembly is reduced.

Abstract: Apparatuses comprising an integrated printed decorative image with a printed antenna structure and/or printed electronic circuits are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a printed decorative image atop the layer of the printed antenna structure, wherein the printed antenna structure is substantially concealed by the printed decorative image. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: In order to solve a problem that, if a reinforcing plate of a housing is used as an antenna in a receiver, a desired antenna gain is less likely to be obtained and therefore an antenna gain is degraded, a receiver for receiving information transmitted by a radio wave includes an output portion configured to output information which is receivable by a viewer or another receiver; a stand portion contacting the output portion and configured to hold the output portion on an installation surface at an angle suitable for receiving the information or viewing an image; a reinforcing portion contacting the output portion and the stand portion at points other than a contact point between the output portion and the stand portion and configured to reinforce the output portion and the stand portion so that the angle is maintained; and an antenna portion arranged in a space ensured by at least the reinforcing portion and configured to receive the radio wave.

Abstract: An antenna device includes: a slot antenna unit configured to be positioned on a shield plate disposed in a rear side of a display; and a communication module configured to be connected to the slot antenna unit, to transmit and receive a signal to and from an external wireless device via the slot antenna unit. The slot antenna unit is exposed toward the display to radiate an antenna signal to the display.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first antenna radiator operating in at least one frequency band, and at least one second antenna radiator disposed proximate to the first antenna radiator coupled to at least one radiation pattern of the first antenna radiator, and to operate as a parasitic resonator.

Abstract: There is provided an antenna unit comprising a first metallic main surface (100, 500) for placement of the antenna unit on a substantially planar surface, a second main surface (200, 600), a first end and a second end. The first end has a first and a second metallic side surface (610, 620) and a connection (710) for a feed line of the antenna unit. The second end has a third side surface (630). The second main surface is smaller than the first main surface. The first, second and third side surfaces extend between the first and second main surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antenna (7) for an aircraft (1), the antenna being fitted with a coaxial cable provided with a coaxial connector (25) comprising a core (26) and shielding (27), the coaxial cable (24) being suitable for being connected to a source (40) for co-operating with the antenna (7). The antenna comprises a cable-cutter device (10) having a frame (12) carrying two sharp edges (11), said antenna (7) including an impedance-matching system (35) connecting said frame (12) to said core (26), said frame being a radiating member of the antenna.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adapting an electronic device to receive digital television broadcast signals is disclosed. The device comprises a switch commandable to interpose one or more matching networks as in the RF signal path according to a channel command to match an integrated headset antenna to the tuner receiving the RF signals.

Abstract: Antennas, antenna systems, and components used in antenna systems are provided herein. In various examples, an integrated antenna for receiving signals for a plurality of functional modules in a computing device may include a first plurality of antenna elements for receiving signals at wireless communication frequencies and a second plurality of antenna elements for receiving signals at wireless charging frequencies. The first and the second pluralities of antenna elements may have at least one common antenna element, which may be coupled to one or more of the second plurality of antenna elements using at least one low-pass filter. The at least one common antenna element is de-coupled from one or more of the plurality of functional modules operating at the wireless communication frequencies using at least one high-pass filter.

Abstract: Antennas, antenna systems, and electronic devices containing antennas are described herein. Non-antenna components of electronic devices can be used as an antenna, as a portion of an antenna, or as part of a feed path from a transceiver output to an antenna. An output of a transceiver can be coupled to a conductive portion of a non-antenna component through a feed point. Conductive portions of the non-antenna component can serve as an antenna for the transceiver. An additional conductor can also be coupled to the output of the transceiver. The additional conductor, the conductive portions of the non-antenna component, or the combination of the additional conductor and the conductive portions of the non-antenna component can act as an antenna for the transceiver.

Abstract: An antenna module with proximity sensing function is provided for being disposed inside an electronic device and comprises a ground plane, an antenna, a sensing element, an electrostatic protection element, a high-frequency blocking element and a capacitive proximity sensor. The antenna is coupled to the ground plane. The sensing element is connected to the capacitive proximity sensor through the high-frequency blocking element and produces a capacitance signal when sensing the approach of an object for accordingly reducing the output power of the antenna module.

Abstract: A multi band antenna device which can simultaneously design a first frequency band antenna and a second frequency band antenna within one wireless communication device is provided. The multi band antenna device includes a first band antenna unit that communicates a first frequency band signal, a first band driving circuit unit that is connected to the first band antenna unit and that is configured to perform signal processing of a corresponding first frequency band signal communicated in the first band antenna unit, a second band driving circuit unit that is connected to the first band antenna unit, and that is configured to perform signal processing of a second frequency band signal which has a frequency that is lower than a frequency of the first frequency band signal, and a first inductor unit that is connected between one end of the first band antenna unit and the second band driving circuit unit, and that is configured to serve as an inductor.

Abstract: A hybrid circuit with an integral antenna module, including an electronic circuit that includes circuit elements; and an antenna module including a dielectric material shaped to form a void enclosed by the dielectric material, a conducting patch on one side of the dielectric material. Wherein the circuit elements are enclosed by the dielectric material, so that the elements of the circuit are positioned inside the void formed by the dielectric material.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a substrate and a stacked arrangement of layers thereon. The stacked arrangement of layers may include a photovoltaic layer above the substrate, and an antenna ground plane above the photovoltaic layer. The antenna ground plane may include a first electrically conductive mesh layer being optically transmissive. The stacked arrangement of layers may further include a patch antenna above the photovoltaic layer and may include a second electrically conductive mesh layer being optically transmissive.

Abstract: A coldplate assembly for a phased array antenna has a first coldplate having one or more internal coolant channels and one or more interlocking members disposed at side edges thereof; and a second coldplate having one or more internal coolant channels and one or more interlocking members disposed at side edges thereof. The one or more interlocking members of the first coldplate interlock with the one or more interlocking members of the second coldplate.

Abstract: A floor mat has a cavity accommodating an insert supporting a releasable sheet member. An adhesive releasably attaches the sheet member to the insert to allow the sheet member to be removed from the mat and replaced with another sheet member. The sheet member has visual indicia providing persons with information. Signal transmitter and receiver antennas of an electronic article surveillance system are located within the floor mat.

Abstract: An antenna device and an electronic device including the antenna device are provided. The antenna device includes a radiation patch in a shape of a flat plate, a first feed point configured in a side region of the radiation patch, and a second feed point configured in another side region of the radiation patch. The first feed point and the second feed point are a same distance from a virtual ground plane formed on the radiation patch, out-of-phase feeding is provided to the first feed point and the second feed point to form a broadside radiation pattern, and in-phase feeding is provided to the first feed point and the second feed point to form an endfire radiation pattern.

Abstract: A system for communicating with a subcutaneous sensor includes a transceiver with a flat antenna. The flat antenna may include a cross section in which the height and the width are not equal. The coils of the antenna may be mounted on a substrate, which may be flexible. The flexible substrate may allow the antenna to conform to the contours of body parts, such as arms, wrists, ankles, legs, or waists.

Abstract: A multimode radiation source is disclosed. One embodiment includes a waveguide radiator and an orthomode transducer coupled to the waveguide radiator to provide a first signal to the waveguide radiator. The waveguide radiator is configured to receive the first signal and to radiate the first signal at a first location as a first spherical wave signal with a first phase center. The multimode source also includes transmission medium coupled to the waveguide radiator and configured to radiate a second signal and a third signal from the first location as a second spherical wave and a third spherical wave with substantially the first phase center.

Abstract: An electronic device includes circuit board and a keyboard. The keyboard includes a main body, a plurality of key caps, and an antenna module. The plurality of key caps is located on the main body. The antenna module is located on one of the plurality of key caps. The antenna module is configured to receive signals and sends the signals to the circuit board.

Abstract: A measurement device for operating in high voltage electrical fields such in high voltage electrical switchgear, having a sensor and a ?/2 monopole helical antenna coupled thereto. The antenna is coupled to a ground via return stub in lieu of the common ground plane. The antenna is made of wire having a sufficiently large diameter to prevent forming corona discharge point electrode throughout the outer surface of the volume defined by the antenna, thus minimizing corona discharge risk. The antenna further provide relative immunity from induced voltage at the 50-400 Hz range from the high voltage fields, allowing ESD sensitive devices to operate in close proximity to the high voltage conductors.

Abstract: This application relates to a multi-functional Composite Right and Left Handed CRLH antenna device. A conductive element of a wireless device is incorporated into the antenna structure for reuse. In one embodiment a peripheral feature, such as a key dome, is incorporated into the antenna device. In this way, the antenna structure includes portions which are multi-functional.

Abstract: In a semiconductor device in which a copper plating layer is used for a conductor of an antenna and in which an integrated circuit and the antenna are formed over the same substrate, an object is to prevent an adverse effect on electrical characteristics of a circuit element due to diffusion of copper, as well as to provide a copper plating layer with favorable adhesiveness. Another object is to prevent a defect in the semiconductor device that stems from poor connection between the antenna and the integrated circuit, in the semiconductor device in which the integrated circuit and the antenna are formed over the same substrate. In the semiconductor device, a copper plating layer is used for the antenna, an alloy of Ag, Pd, and Cu is used for a seed layer thereof, and TiN or Ti is used for a barrier layer.

Abstract: A cylindrical-shaped enclosure having tapered ends. The enclosure includes a module having a radio disposed on a printed circuit board and an antenna connected to the PCB. The enclosure has a main piece coupled to a lower piece and to a top piece, an optionally a fourth piece coupled to the top piece. A mounting subsystem is mounted to the main piece and includes a hole configured to receive therethrough a wires that connect to the printed circuit board. The antenna is configured to rotate about an axis that extends along a longest dimension of the enclosure. The module includes a metal plate to which the antenna is directly mechanically and electrically coupled without any cable such that the wires lack any control signals for controlling the antenna. The top and/or lower pieces can house any combination of a camera, an environmental sensor, security equipment, or a lighting system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an outer type antenna structure comprising: a frame; an antenna arranged in the frame, the antenna extending to have a pin outside of the frame; and a connector. The antenna is integrated to the connector. The location of the antenna arranged in the portable electrically communicative device may be not limited so that the distribution of the antennas becomes easy. Therefore, the signal interference among the antennas can be reduced.

Abstract: Technology for standardizing an antenna design for a computing device includes an antenna element in the shape of an object that is commonly useful with multiple, different computing products. For example, in one embodiment the antenna element is a bracket for holding a stylus or other object within a stylus chamber that is associated with the computing device. The dimension and composition of the antenna remain relatively constant to provide a consistent radiation pattern requiring little or no redesign when implemented across the different products, since it may be placed at an edge of a device, by a stylus holder, or similar, common location that is a distance from a ground plane and device circuitry.

Abstract: A docking station apparatus (140) comprises a holder portion (143) for removably receiving a navigation apparatus (100). A base portion (141) coupled to the holder portion (143) comprises an RDS antenna apparatus (188), the RDS antenna apparatus (188) comprising a pole portion (170, 172) extending so as to form a loop, line or track. The RDS antenna apparatus (188) is located opposite the holder portion (143).

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to solar energy collection and use in communications systems and to enhancements thereof. In an aspect, dual function antennas are disclosed that can simultaneously function as an antenna and as a solar energy collection system. In further aspects, disclosed embodiments can focus incident solar radiation to increase output voltage of conventional solar cells. Measured and simulated results demonstrate various aspects of the subject disclosure.

Abstract: A non-contact wireless communication coil includes a first coil, a second coil, a first magnetic body, and a second magnetic body. The first magnetic body, the first coil, the second magnetic body, and the second coil are laminated in this order in a thickness direction of the coils. The first coil and the second coil at least partially overlap each other.

Abstract: A touchpad device includes a capacitive touch pad and a near field communication antenna. The capacitive touch pad includes a plurality of input circuits and a plurality of output circuits. Each input circuit and each output circuit intersect and are arranged substantially perpendicular to each other, thereby forming a chessboard-like circuit. The near field communication antenna includes an antenna structure crosses at least part of the plurality of input circuits and at least part of the plurality of output circuits. The antenna structure is substantially not parallel to any one of the input circuits crossed by the antenna structure, and the near field communication antenna being substantially not parallel to any one of the output circuits crossed by the antenna structure.

Abstract: An antenna or set of antennae for a wireless device is provided by embedding the antennae into the battery case or generally the surface area of a wireless phone. The antenna connections are through the battery's connections to the wireless device. The antenna can be located at the back surface of the battery or the rear surface of a wireless phone, facing away from the user. An RF shielding device can be embedded into the battery and configured in relation to the antenna such that the RF field intensity and the consequent specific absorption rate for the user is lowered while the outgoing signals of the wireless device remain fully adequate for the function of the wireless device. This feature is preserved for a multi-band operation because a digital phase shifter is used between two radiating antennae. An external case is used as a complement to the wireless phone.

Abstract: The antenna device includes a first antenna 11 that includes a first ground terminal 12; a second antenna 18 that includes a second ground terminal 20; a ground conductor 28 to which the first antenna 11 is connected through the first ground terminal 12 and the second antenna 18 is connected through the second ground terminal 20; and a phase shifter 24 that controls a phase difference between a first current ie1 and a second current ie2. The phase shifter 24 controls the phase difference between the first current ie1 and the second current ie2 so that the first current ie1 and the second current ie2 have components to cancel each other.

Abstract: A dual antenna for wireless communication transmission (WPT) and near field communication (NFC) includes a loop antenna, and a dual loop antenna disposed at an inside and an outside of the loop antenna.

Abstract: A cylindrical-shaped enclosure having tapered ends. The enclosure includes a module having a radio disposed on a printed circuit board and an antenna connected to the PCB. The enclosure has a main piece coupled to a lower piece and to a top piece, an optionally a fourth piece coupled to the top piece. A mounting subsystem is mounted to the main piece and includes a hole configured to receive therethrough a wires that connect to the printed circuit board. The antenna is configured to rotate about an axis that extends along a longest dimension of the enclosure. The module includes a metal plate to which the antenna is directly mechanically and electrically coupled without any cable such that the wires lack any control signals for controlling the antenna. The top and/or lower pieces can house any combination of a camera, an environmental sensor, security equipment, or a lighting system.

Abstract: An object is to provide a goods storage tool that enables an antenna to be connected to an electronics device without the need to take out the antenna from a storage object in which the antenna is stored. A goods storage tool of the present invention is a goods storage tool for storing goods or contents therein. The goods storage tool includes an antenna that is stored in the goods storage tool; and a connection portion that enables a feeder connector connected to an electronics device to be connected to the antenna in such a way that the antenna remains stored in the goods storage tool.

Abstract: A dual-dipole, multi-band conformal antenna for facilitating optimized wireless communications of a utility meter. The antenna includes an antenna backing, the backing adapted to conform to an inside surface of a utility meter and an antenna trace affixed to the antenna backing. The antenna trace is made of a conductive material and includes a symmetric low-band portion and an asymmetric high-band portion.

Abstract: A smart electric meter is provided. The smart electric meter includes a body, an antenna holder, an antenna structure and a supporting member. The antenna holder is disposed on the body, wherein the antenna holder is annular. The antenna structure is disposed on the antenna holder, wherein the antenna structure is moveable along a circumferential direction of the antenna holder. The supporting member is connected to the antenna structure, wherein the supporting member is moveably disposed on the antenna holder, and the supporting member moves the antenna structure along the circumferential direction of the antenna holder.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to solar energy collection and use in communications systems and to enhancements thereof. In an aspect, dual function antennas are disclosed that can simultaneously function as an antenna and as a solar energy collection system. In further aspects, disclosed embodiments can focus incident solar radiation to increase output voltage of conventional solar cells. Measured and simulated results demonstrate various aspects of the subject disclosure.

Abstract: Systems (300) and methods (900) for packaging an antenna (702) in a communication device (300). The methods involve coupling the antenna to a Printed Circuit Board (“PCB”) such that the antenna is mechanically supported thereby. A hollow shaft (510) of a control knob (304) is positioned over the antenna and at least a portion of PCB (706) such that the antenna is embedded within the control knob. Thereafter, the control knob is mechanically secured to a housing (308) of the communication device. The control knob is arranged such that it can move in a radial direction and a vertical direction (516) relative to the chassis. The control knob is also arranged such that the hollow shaft is able to move freely over the antenna without coming in contact therewith.

Abstract: A wireless function watch includes an antenna for receiving a radio wave from outside; a housing for accommodating the antenna; a conductive projecting portion projecting in a planar direction from an inner wall of the housing toward the inside of a watch case; and an opening penetrating the conductive projecting portion vertically so as to improve receiving characteristics of the antenna.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece has; an annular antenna; and a time display unit. The antenna includes an annular dielectric; a conductive driven element that is disposed on the dielectric, is ring-shaped with a notch therein (C-shaped), and is fed with a specific potential; and a conductive parasitic element that is disposed on the dielectric with a gap to the driven element, and is an endless ring or a ring with a notch therein (C-shaped). A feed position to which a specific potential is fed is disposed to the driven element at one place. When the electronic timepiece is seen in plan view, the feed position is disposed in a range from approximately 8:00 to approximately 10:00 relative to the center (center pivot) of the electronic timepiece.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece has a case; a time display unit housed in the case; an annular dielectric that is housed in the case and has a conductive driven element to which a specific potential is supplied; and a conductive ground plane with an annular shape that is housed in the case and supplied with ground potential. The dielectric body and the ground plane are disposed coaxially to the same center axis with the gap therebetween in the axial (z-axis) direction less than or equal to the thickness of the dielectric in the axial direction.

Abstract: An antenna device, such as composite right and left handed (CRLH) antenna device, is formed on the substrate, including a ground electrode formed on the substrate. In an example, the antenna device includes a cell patch comprising an enclosed conductive portion formed along an exterior edge of the cell patch, leaving an interior portion of the cell patch to partially expose the substrate. A feed structure is electromagnetically coupled to the cell patch, a via line is coupled to the ground electrode, and a via couples the via line to the cell patch.

Abstract: A coupling structure for an antenna device including a housing, which retains an antenna element for transmitting or receiving a communication signal, and a wire harness, which extends out of the housing. The coupling structure includes a coupling member that couples the wire harness to a conductor when coupling the housing to a coupling location.

Abstract: A combination battery and antenna includes a battery having a positive contact and a negative contact, at least one of the positive contact and the negative contact comprising an antenna coupled to a matching circuit and to a radio frequency choke, whereby direct current (DC) is supplied to a battery circuit and a radio frequency (RF) signal is supplied to an RF circuit, and at least one secondary radiator parasitically coupled to the at least one of the positive contact and the negative contact of the battery.

Abstract: There are provided a cable having an antenna embedded therein, and an input apparatus having the same, and a computer apparatus. The cable includes: a cable body having a predetermined length and an internal space; one or more power lines disposed in the internal space of the cable body and connected between both ends of the cable body; an antenna disposed in the internal space of the cable body, and transmitting and receiving a wireless signal; and a separating part disposed in the internal space of the cable body and electrically connected between the one or more power lines and the antenna to separate a power signal transmitted through the one or more power lines and the wireless signal transmitted and received through the antenna.

Abstract: An implantable radio frequency identification (RFID) tag includes a hermetically sealed biocompatible housing for an active implantable medical device (AIMD), an RFID microelectronics chip is disposed within the housing, and a biocompatible antenna extends from the RFID microelectronic chip and exteriorly of the housing. In a preferred form of the invention, the antenna is disposed within a header block of the AIMD, and the RFID chip is disposed within the AIMD housing.