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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Tag having dipole-loop antenna

Номер: US20120018505A1
Автор: Bing Jiang, Richard John Campero, Steven E. Trivelpiece
Принадлежит: Sensormatic Electronics LLC

A tag has a dipole and loop antenna.

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Номер записи: 1
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Radio frequency (rf) particles

Номер: US20120160920A1
Автор: Yuji Furumura
Принадлежит: Philtech Inc

The present disclosure generally describes radio frequency (RF) particles and an RF powder-containing base including a plurality of such RF particles. The RF particles may include an antenna element and an integrated circuit element coupled together by at least one interconnection. The base may be formed from sheet-like subjects, such as various kinds of cards, bills, and documents. Methods of forming the RF powder-containing base are also generally disclosed.

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Номер записи: 2
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Antennas for hearing aids

Номер: US20120308058A1
Автор: Beau Jay Polinske
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories Inc

An antenna configured in a hybrid circuit provides a compact design for a hearing aid to communicate wirelessly with a system external to the hearing aid. In an embodiment, an antenna includes metallic traces in a hybrid circuit that is configured for use in a hearing aid. The antenna includes contacts in the hybrid circuit to couple the metallic traces to electronic devices in the hybrid circuit. In an embodiment, the metallic traces form a planar coil design having a number of turns of the coil in a substrate in the hybrid circuit. In another embodiment, the metallic traces are included in a flex circuit on a substrate in the hybrid circuit. An antenna configured in a hybrid circuit allows for use in a completely-in-the-canal hearing aid.

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Номер записи: 3
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Multi-system multi-band rfid antenna

Номер: US20130002502A1
Автор: Yong Wang, Yuhang Zhao
Принадлежит: Shanghai IC R&D Center Co Ltd

The present invention provides a multi-system multi-band RFID antenna, which comprises an on-chip antenna and at least one external antenna, wherein the on-chip antenna is arranged on RFID chip; the external antennas are arranged outside the RFID chip; and the RFID chip is provided with connection pads on the outer surface, wherein both the on-chip antenna and the external antennas are connected with the RFID chip through the connection pads. According to the multi-system multi-band RFID antenna of the present invention, the RFID chip can provide appropriate antennas for applications in different systems with different frequency bands, and can satisfactorily meet the need for RFID multi-system integration applications in the future.

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Номер записи: 4
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Wireless electronic shelf label

Номер: US20130036636A1
Автор: Gregory Wright, Hannu Karhuketo
Принадлежит: MARISENSE OY

A wireless electronic shelf label ( 100 ) having a layered structure includes a display layer ( 101 ) including display material, a backplane material structure with an antenna ( 202 ), and a circuit board arrangement with control electronics for controlling the operation of the label, such as the display and the radio communication, and a resilient layer having a space for a rigid component, such as a battery, wherein said resilient layer is arranged to provide a substantially even total thickness of said label ( 100 ), wherein the radio communication control further comprises a device for radio frequency communication via modulated backscatter with at least one detector diode ( 205 ), and, wherein the detector diode is connected to the antenna in at least one antenna connection point where the antenna signal has its maximum or at least near maximum.

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Номер записи: 5
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Wireless ic device, wireless ic module and method of manufacturing wireless ic module

Номер: US20130087625A1
Автор: Noboru Kato
Принадлежит: Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd

A wireless IC module that can function as a component of an RFID system even when mounted on a metal article includes a loop-shaped electrode that is constructed such that a plane of a loop of the loop-shaped electrode is substantially perpendicular to the mounting surface of a wireless IC module. The loop-shaped electrode functions as a magnetic field antenna and is electromagnetically coupled with a metal article so that the surface of the metal article functions as a radiator antenna.

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Номер записи: 6
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Wireless communication device and metal article

Номер: US20130087626A1
Автор: Koji Shiroki, Noboru Kato
Принадлежит: Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd

A wireless communication device includes a wireless IC device, a dielectric substrate, and a metal plate. A radiation conductor coupled to the wireless IC device is provided on the front surface of the dielectric substrate, and a ground conductor connected to the radiation conductor through an interlayer connection conductor is provided on a back surface. The dielectric substrate is fixed to the metal plate via an insulating adhesive, and is crimped by a conductive member. The front and back surfaces of the metal plate are electrically connected to each other by the conductive member, and when a high-frequency signal is supplied from the wireless IC device, a high-frequency signal current on the front surface side of the metal plate is conducted to the back surface side of the metal plate through a surface boundary portion between the conductive member and the metal plate, and radiated as a high-frequency signal.

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Номер записи: 7
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Antenna, antenna apparatus, and communication apparatus

Номер: US20130135165A1
Автор: Shuichiro Yamaguchi, Tatsuya Yanagida, Yasutaka Hieda
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

The claimed invention discloses an antenna including: a magnetic core ( 11 ); a coil winding section ( 14 a , 14 b ) in which a conductive wiring line is wound around the magnetic core; and an adjustment section ( 13 ) connected to one end of the coil winding section. The adjustment section ( 13 ) is disposed at an end part of the magnetic core ( 11 ) and includes a plurality of adjustable conductive wiring lines ( 13 b - 13 d ) formed by dividing a conductive wiring line connected to one end of the coil winding section ( 14 a , 14 b ) into multiple conductive wiring lines in a direction intersecting with a winding axis direction of the coil winding section ( 14 a , 14 b ).

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Номер записи: 8
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Banking system controlled responsive to data read from data bearing records

Номер: US20130140358A1
Автор: H. Thomas Graef, J. Richard Hanna, Mark A. DePietro, Michael A. Meffie, Randall W. Jenkins, Robert V. Artino, Rodney J. Reese, Steven R. Davis
Принадлежит: Diebold Inc

A banking system is controlled responsive to data included on data bearing records. The system includes a deposit accepting machine for accepting deposit items, such as deposit bags, currency, and checks. The deposit accepting machine includes a card reader operable to read financial account data from cards of depositors. The machine includes a RFID reader that wirelessly reads data from RFID tags on deposited items, including account number and deposit amount data. A computer credits the account for the read deposit amount. The machine, which can also dispense cash, further includes an NFC reader that can wirelessly receive cash loading data from an NFC component on a cash handler's cash transport bag. The cash loading data can include an amount of cash loaded into the machine. The machine can wirelessly transmit to the bag, dispense data that includes the amount of cash dispensed since the last cash loading.

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Номер записи: 9
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Wireless ic device

Номер: US20130140369A1
Автор: Masahiro Ozawa, Yuya DOKAI
Принадлежит: Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd

A wireless IC device that improves radiation gain without increasing substrate size and easily adjusts impedance, includes a multilayer substrate including laminated base layers. On a side of an upper or first main surface of the multilayer substrate, a wireless IC element is arranged to process a high-frequency signal. On a side of a lower or second main surface of the multilayer substrate, a first radiator is provided and is coupled to the wireless IC element via a feeding circuit including first interlayer conductors. On the side of the first main surface, a second radiator is provided and is coupled to the first radiator via second interlayer conductors.

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Номер записи: 10
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Banking system controlled responsive to data read from data bearing records

Номер: US20130146657A1
Автор: H. Thomas Graef, J. Richard Hanna, Mark A. DePietro, Michael A. Meffie, Randall W. Jenkins, Robert V. Artino, Rodney J. Reese, Steven R. Davis
Принадлежит: Diebold Inc

A banking system is controlled responsive to data included on data bearing records. The system includes a deposit accepting machine for accepting deposit items, such as deposit bags, currency, and checks. The deposit accepting machine includes a card reader operable to read financial account data from cards of depositors. The machine includes a RFID reader that wirelessly reads data from RFID tags on deposited items, including account number and deposit amount data. A computer credits the account for the read deposit amount. The machine, which can also dispense cash, further includes an NFC reader that can wirelessly receive cash loading data from an NFC component on a cash handler's cash transport bag. The cash loading data can include an amount of cash loaded into the machine. The machine can wirelessly transmit to the bag, dispense data that includes the amount of cash dispensed since the last cash loading.

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Номер записи: 11
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms

Номер: US20130165481A1
Автор: Andrew I. Poutiatine, Larry Hamel, Pamela Palmer, Stelios Tzannis, Thomas Schreck
Принадлежит: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Inc

Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain.

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Номер записи: 12
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Rf tag, magnetic antenna, board mounted with the rf tag, and communication system

Номер: US20130206845A1
Автор: Jun Koujima, Satoshi Ohmae, Yoshiro Sato
Принадлежит: Toda Kogyo Corp

The present invention relates to a magnetic antenna for information communication using a magnetic field component which is a magnetic antenna or an RF tag capable of satisfying both reduction in size and improvement in communication sensitivity. More specifically, the present invention relates to an RF tag comprising a magnetic antenna for transmitting and receiving information using an electromagnetic induction method, and an IC mounted to the magnetic antenna, said magnetic antenna comprising a magnetic core and a plurality of coils formed on the magnetic core in which the coils each have an inductance L 1 satisfying the specific relational formula, and are formed with bank winding when the coils are lap-wound so as to prevent increase in parasitic capacitance thereof, connected in parallel to each other in an electric circuit, and disposed in series on the magnetic core; and a combined inductance L 0 of the magnetic antenna satisfies the specific relational formula.

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Номер записи: 13
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Device and method for the automated reading/writing of rfid tags

Номер: US20130241700A1
Автор: Franck Gentelet, Jean-Clement Bouveresse
Принадлежит: I E R

A device is provided for reading/writing RFID tags, and includes a so-called pre-defined reading site, on/in which at least one object bearing an RFID tag is to be places; at least one RFID antenna; and at least one RFID reader co-operating with the RFID antenna; the at least one RFID antenna being arranged in such a way as to read the at least one RFID tag of the at least one object placed on/in the reading site. A method for reading RFID tags is also provided.

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Номер записи: 14
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Antenna structures for near field communications

Номер: US20140038516A1
Автор: Antony L. McFarthing
Принадлежит: Cambridge Silicon Radio Ltd

Nesting an active NFC coil with an open-circuited coil can boost the effective range over which the NFC coil can communicate.

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Номер записи: 15
03-04-2014 дата публикации

RFID TAG ANTENNA WITH COMPENSATION STRUCTURE, RFID TAG AND RFID SYSTEM

Номер: US20140091150A1
Автор: Liu Zhijia
Принадлежит:

The invention claims a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag antenna with a compensation structure, an RFID tag and an RFID system. The RFID tag antenna comprises: a dielectric substrate (); a conductor grounding part () which is arranged in the way of covering the whole surface of one main surface of the dielectric substrate (); a conductor radiation part () which is arranged in the way of covering the whole surface of the other main surface of the dielectric substrate (); a feeding part () which is arranged on one end face in the length direction of the dielectric substrate () and provided with a first feed line () and a second feed line (), wherein the first feed line () and the second feed line () are respectively electrically connected with the conductor grounding part () and the conductor radiation part (); and a conductor compensation part () which is arranged on at least one of the two side faces in parallel with the length direction of the dielectric substrate (), wherein the conductor grounding part () and the conductor radiation part () are electrically connected through the conductor compensation part (). 1. An RFID tag antenna with a compensation structure , comprising:a dielectric substrate, and the shape thereof is a laminated cuboid;a conductor grounding part which is arranged in the way of covering the whole surface of one main surface of the dielectric substrate;a conductor radiation part which is arranged in the way of covering the whole surface of the other main surface of the dielectric substrate;a feeding part which is arranged on one end face in the length direction of the dielectric substrate and provided with a first feed line and a second feed line, wherein the first feed line and the second feed line are respectively electrically connected with the conductor grounding part and the conductor radiation part;and a conductor compensation part which is arranged on at least one of the two side faces in parallel with the length direction of ...

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Номер записи: 16
01-01-2015 дата публикации

ANTENNA DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20150002345A1
Автор: Ikeda Yoshito, Orihara Katsuhisa, Saito Norio, Sugita Satoru
Принадлежит: DEXERIALS CORPORATION

An antenna device that is built in an electronic device and that can perform communication by receiving a magnetic field transmitted from a transmitter includes an antenna coil formed on a printed circuit board and inductively coupled to the transmitter, and a magnetic sheet that attracts the magnetic field transmitted from the transmitter to the antenna coil. The antenna coil and the magnetic sheet are superposed on each other.

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Номер записи: 17
02-01-2020 дата публикации

CONDUCTIVE INK FOR USE IN MANUFACTURING RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG ANTENNA AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RFID TAG ANTENNA

Номер: US20200002560A1
Автор: Lai Chung-Ping
Принадлежит:

A conductive ink for use in manufacturing RFID tag antennas and a method for manufacturing the RFID tag antennas are revealed. The conductive ink includes sheet-like carbon material containing graphite structure, conductive filler, dispersant, and solvent. The conductive ink is coated on a surface of a fibrous substrate by printing or inkjet printing according to the shape of the antenna so as to form a conductive layer. A part of the conductive layer is infiltrated into pores between fibers of the fibrous substrate and attached to the fibrous substrate. The fibrous substrate together with the conductive layer forms a RFID antenna without non-conductive binder. The conductive ink is binder free so that the electrical conductivity of the antenna is improved while the electrical resistance and the production cost of the antenna are reduced 1. A conductive ink for use in manufacturing RFID tag antennas comprising:at least one sheet-like carbon material containing graphite structure,at least one conductive filler,at least one dispersant, andat least one solvent.2. The conductive ink as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sheet-like conductive carbon material is selected from the group consisting of graphene claim 1 , graphite platelets claim 1 , natural graphite claim 1 , pelleted carbon black claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The conductive ink as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the conductive filler is selected from the group consisting of conductive carbon material in shapes other than the sheet claim 1 , conductive metal particle claim 1 , conductive oxide claim 1 , conductive polymer claim 1 , and a combination thereof.4. The conductive ink as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the conductive carbon material in shapes other than the sheet is selected from the group consisting of graphene claim 3 , graphite claim 3 , carbon nanotubes claim 3 , carbon nanocapsules claim 3 , conductive carbon black and a combination thereof.5. The conductive ink as claimed in claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 18
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCANNING ANIMAL WITH AN IMPLANTED MICROCHIP

Номер: US20210004547A1
Автор: BERRY CHRISTOPHE, CHAIB CYRIL, DENDANE Mourad, HAMID ZAIDI, HENRY-GARON Hugo, HRAKI Ousama, Lavoie Jean-Michel, RAMIREZ URIBE ALVARO GEOVANY, ST-PIERRE KATHLEEN
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a device and system to scan a microchip implanted in an animal and to retrieve the information stored within the microchip implants. The device is further configured to fetch from one or more databases to identify information associated with 5 the microchip implants. The device to scan the microchip implant is configured to scan at multiple frequencies and to detect the presence of the microchip. Once detected, the information is read from the microchip using the identified frequency of communication. 1) A handled device for scanning a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) compatible microchip implanted in an animal , the device comprising:a power system; scan for the presence of the microchip at a plurality of predetermined frequencies;', 'establish a communication link with the microchip at one of the predetermined frequencies compatible with the microchip;', 'scan and fetch a unique identification code stored in the microchip;, 'a RFID module, the RFID module being configured to control the RFID module;', 'process the unique identification code fetched by the RFID module;', 'store the fetched unique identification code., 'a processing unit fed by the power system, the processing unit being configured to2) The device of claim 1 , the device further comprising a wireless communication module claim 1 , the wireless communication module being configured to establish a communication link with an external computerized device claim 1 , the processing unit being further configured control the wireless communication module and to communicate to the fetched unique identification code to an external computerized device using the wireless communication module.3) The device of claim 2 , the wireless communication module being configured to establish a device to device communication link with an external computerized device.4) The device of claim 1 , the RFID module further comprising a RFID antenna configured to emit and receive signals at ...

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Номер записи: 19
05-01-2017 дата публикации

ANTENNA DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20170005391A1
Автор: TENNO Nobuyuki
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An antenna device includes a power feed coil to be connected to a RFIC and a coil antenna that couples with the power feed coil. The power feed coil includes a first power feed coil and a second power feed coil connected to the first power feed coil. The second power feed coil includes a coil opening with a planar or substantially planar shape. The coil antenna includes a coil opening with a planar or substantially planar shape along a plane identical, parallel, or substantially parallel to that of the coil opening of the second power feed coil. The center of gravity of the coil antenna is located within the coil opening of the second power feed coil when viewed in plan view. A winding axis direction of the first power feed coil crosses or intersects with a winding axis direction of the coil antenna. The first power feed coil and the second power feed coil magnetically couple with the coil antenna. 1. An antenna device comprising:a power feed coil to be connected to a power feed circuit; anda coil antenna that electrically or magnetically couples with the power feed coil; whereinthe power feed coil includes a first power feed coil and a second power feed coil connected in series to the first power feed coil;the first power feed coil magnetically couples with the coil antenna, and the second power feed coil magnetically couples with the coil antenna;the second power feed coil includes a coil opening that has a planar or substantially planar shape;the coil antenna includes a coil opening that has a planar or substantially planar shape along a plane identical, parallel, or substantially parallel to that of the coil opening of the second power feed coil;a geometric gravity center of the coil antenna is located within the coil opening of the second power feed coil when viewed in plan view; anda winding axis direction of the first power feed coil crosses or intersects with a winding axis direction of the coil antenna.2. The antenna device according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 20
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ANTENNA APPARATUS

Номер: US20210005968A1
Автор: LEE Won Cheol, OH Jung Suek, PARK Ju Hyoung, SEO Jung Woo, YOON In Seop
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An antenna apparatus may include: a substrate; two feed vias disposed in the substrate; and an antenna pattern disposed on one surface of the substrate, and including a central portion and wing portions protruding from the central portion. A first wing portion and a second wing portion adjacent to the first wing portion, among the wing portions, may be disposed over the two feed vias. The antenna apparatus may be configured to selectively provide a feed signal to either one or both of the two feed vias. 1. An antenna apparatus , comprising:a substrate;two feed vias disposed in the substrate; andan antenna pattern disposed on one surface of the substrate, and comprising a central portion and wing portions protruding from the central portion,wherein a first wing portion and a second wing portion adjacent to the first wing portion, among the wing portions, are disposed over the two feed vias, andwherein the antenna apparatus is configured to selectively provide a feed signal to either one or both of the two feed vias.2. The antenna apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wing portions are formed symmetrically with respect to the central portion.3. The antenna apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the antenna pattern comprises slits extending to a center of the antenna pattern.4. The antenna apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the wing portions are formed by the slits.5. The antenna apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first wing portion and the second wing portion are respectively connected to different feed vias among the two feed vias.6. The antenna apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the first wing portion and the second wing portion are physically insulated from the two feed vias claim 5 , and the first wing portion and the second wing portion are respectively electrically coupled to different feed vias among the two feed vias to receive the feed signal.7. The antenna apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first wing portion and the second wing portion are spaced apart by an angle of 90 ...

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Номер записи: 21
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Wireless tag communication device and sheet processing apparatus

Номер: US20220021771A1
Автор: Yuki Koike
Принадлежит: Toshiba TEC Corp

A wireless tag communication device for communicating with a wireless tag conveyed by a conveyance mechanism, includes radiation regions from which a radio wave is emitted. The radiation regions include a first region extending along a first direction crossing a conveyance direction of the tag and having a first length in the first direction, a second region extending along the first direction and having a second length in the first direction, a third region extending along the conveyance direction and having a third length in the conveyance direction, and a fourth region extending along the conveyance direction and having a fourth length in the conveyance direction. The device further includes a controller configured to cause at least one of the first, second, third and, fourth regions to emit a polarized wave towards the tag. Each of the first and second regions partially overlaps the third and fourth regions.

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Номер записи: 22
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ANTENNA DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE

Номер: US20170012339A1
Автор: Ito Hiromitsu, MORITA Isamu
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An antenna device includes an insulating substrate, a spiral-shaped coil conductor on a main surface of the substrate, and a routing member with first and second connection portions electrically connected to each other. At least a portion of the routing member between the first connection portion and the second connection portion faces the coil conductor. At least either of the first connection portion and the second connection portion of the routing member is connected to an inner peripheral portion or an outer peripheral portion of the coil conductor via a conductive joining material. Thus, the routing member is mounted using a conductive joining material and is surface mounted in the same way as a typical surface mount device such as an RFIC element. 1. An antenna device comprising:a substrate that has an insulating property;a spiral-shaped coil conductor that is provided on at least one main surface of the substrate; anda routing member that includes a conductor in at least a portion thereof and a first connection portion and a second connection portion that are electrically connected to each other; whereinat least a portion of the routing member between the first connection portion and the second connection portion faces the coil conductor;at least either of the first connection portion and the second connection portion is connected to an inner peripheral portion or an outer peripheral portion of the coil conductor via a conductive joining material;the routing member includes a flat metal plate; anda surface of the routing member on a side opposite to a surface thereof on which a protrusion is provided, faces the coil conductor.2. The antenna device according to claim 1 , whereinthe first connection portion is connected to the inner peripheral portion of the coil conductor via a conductive joining material; andthe second connection portion is connected to the outer peripheral portion of the coil conductor via a conductive joining material.3. The antenna device ...

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Номер записи: 23
14-01-2021 дата публикации

POWER ELECTRONICS FOR USE IN SMART CARDS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20210012176A1
Автор: DIAZ Victor, FREITAS Vitor, LLOYD Alison
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Disclosed herein is a mounting system for a near field RF communications chip. The system comprises: (i) a substrate for carrying electronic components, and for providing electrical interconnections therebetween; (ii) a chip coupling carried by the substrate for connecting a near field RF communications chip () to the mounting system; (iii) an auxiliary power provider (), separate from said near field RF communications chip, and adapted for providing electrical power output based on a received alternating electrical signal; (iv) an antenna coupling for connecting a near field RF communications antenna () to said mounting system; and (v) a splitter (), for splitting alternating electrical signals. 1. A mounting system for a near field RF communications chip , the system comprising:a substrate for carrying electronic components, and for providing electrical interconnections therebetween;a chip coupling carried by the substrate for connecting a near field RF communications chip to the mounting system;an auxiliary power provider, separate from said near field RF communications chip, and adapted for providing electrical power output based on a received alternating electrical signal; and,an antenna coupling for connecting a near field RF communications antenna to said mounting system; and a first port connected to the antenna coupling and having a first input impedance;', 'a second port connected to the first port and configured to provide a first part of the alternating electrical signal to the auxiliary power provider; and', 'a third port connected to the first port and configured to provide a second part of the alternating electrical signal to the chip coupling;, 'a splitter, for splitting alternating electrical signals, the splitter comprising the output impedance of the second port is maintained in the event of fluctuations in the output impedance of the third port; and', 'the output impedance of the third port is maintained in the event of fluctuations in the output ...

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Номер записи: 24
10-01-2019 дата публикации

ANTENNA MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20190013568A1
Автор: CHEON Young Min, Jang Jae Hyuk, KIM Hee Seung, KWEON Gie Hyoun, LEE Chang Hee, Won Jae Sun, YIO Soon Joung, YOON Hyo Jung
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.

An antenna module disposed inside a conductive cover and performing near field communications includes: a wiring portion having antenna wirings formed on an insulating substrate and having a first surface facing an inner surface of the conductive cover and a second surface opposing the first surface; a first magnetic portion disposed between the first surface of the wiring portion and the conductive cover; and a second magnetic portion disposed on the second surface of the wiring portion, wherein the first magnetic portion and the second magnetic portion are disposed to partially overlap each other or to have edges thereof in vertical correspondence with each other. 1. An antenna module comprising:a wiring portion comprising antenna wirings on an insulating substrate and comprising a first surface facing an inner surface of a conductive cover and a second surface opposing the first surface;a first magnetic portion disposed between the first surface of the wiring portion and the conductive cover; anda second magnetic portion disposed on the second surface of the wiring portion,wherein the first magnetic portion and the second magnetic portion are disposed to partially overlap each other or to to have edges thereof in vertical correspondence with each other.2. The antenna module of claim 1 , wherein the wiring portion includes a spiral portion comprising a general contour in a linear shape comprising a length longer than a width and comprising a wiring comprising a spiral shape and a lead portion extending from one end of the spiral portion and including a contact pad.3. The antenna module of claim 2 , wherein the first magnetic portion is disposed to face a portion of the wiring comprising the spiral shape.4. The antenna module of claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic portion and the second magnetic portion penetrate through the wiring portion and are connected to each other.5. The antenna module of claim 1 , wherein the antenna wirings are disposed on both surfaces ...

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Номер записи: 25
09-01-2020 дата публикации

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20200014425A1
Автор: KATO Noboru, UEKI Noriyuki, YAZAKI Hirokazu
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An RFID tag is provided that transmits and receives a communication signal. The RFID tag includes a base material, antenna patterns provided on the base material, an RFIC package that is a feeding circuit connected to the antenna patterns, and an ignition protection member provided on the base material or the antenna patterns. Moreover, the ignition protection member contains moisture, such that ignition and combustion can be prevented even in a situation where the RFID tag is subjected to high-frequency power for heating a food item while attached to the food item or the like. 1. A wireless communication device for transmitting and receiving a communication signal , the wireless communication device comprising:a base material;an antenna pattern disposed on the base material;a feeding circuit connected to the antenna pattern; andan ignition protection member disposed on at least one of the base material and the antenna pattern,wherein the ignition protection member contains moisture, such that the ignition protection member is configured to protect the wireless communication device or a product to which the wireless communication device is attached from ignition when heat is applied thereto.2. The wireless communication device according to claim 1 , wherein the ignition protection member is configured to absorb high-frequency power having a frequency higher than a frequency of the communication signal with higher efficiency than power of the communication signal.3. The wireless communication device according to claim 2 , wherein the high-frequency power is microwave power used for electromagnetic wave heating ranging from 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz.4. The wireless communication device according to claim 1 , wherein the ignition protection member contains a water absorbing polymer that has absorbed water.5. The wireless communication device according to claim 1 , wherein the ignition protection member contains a hydrogel.6. The wireless communication device according to ...

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Номер записи: 26
21-01-2016 дата публикации

ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR SIGNAL-ATTENUATING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20160020505A1
Автор: Szakelyhidi David C.
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A system can include a container that includes a cabinet capable of attenuating or blocking wireless signals, an AED located within the cabinet, an internal patch antenna removably mounted to an internal surface of the cabinet, an external patch antenna removably mounted to an external surface of the cabinet, and an electrical connection between the internal patch antenna and the external patch antenna. The internal and external patch antennas can be configured to transmit wireless signals at a particular frequency and to receive wireless signals at the particular frequency. The system can be configured such that the internal patch antenna is operative to receive a first wireless signal from the AED, a first electrical signal based on the first wireless signal is provided via the electrical connection to the external patch antenna, and a second wireless signal based on the first electrical signal is radiated by the external patch antenna.

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Номер записи: 27
17-04-2014 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140104117A1
Автор: Ukawa Kan
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

An information processing apparatus of the present invention includes a case having a loop-shaped antenna provided therein, in which the antenna is bent by a bending portion to continue in a loop shape with its one portion positioned on the front surface side of the case and the other portion positioned on the back surface side of the case. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a case having a loop-shaped antenna provided therein,wherein the antenna is bent by a bending portion to continue in a loop shape with one portion being positioned on front surface side of the case and other portion being positioned on back surface side of the case.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the antenna is an antenna for performing wireless communication with a non-contact type read target medium.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the antenna includes a flexible board formed in a loop shape claim 1 , and an antenna wire continuously provided in a spiral shape on the flexible board.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the case has a module provided therein which includes a display section exposed to front surface of the case claim 1 , and the one portion of the antenna on the front surface side of the case is arranged on outer periphery of the display section.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the other portion of the antenna on the back surface side of the case is arranged on back surface of the module.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the antenna is provided at a corner of the case. This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from the prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-228548, filed Oct. 16, 2012, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to an information processing apparatus which ...

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Номер записи: 28
17-04-2014 дата публикации

RFID System

Номер: US20140104131A1
Автор: Blumberg, JR. David
Принадлежит: DEKA Products Limited Partnership

A magnetic field focusing assembly includes a magnetic field generating device configured to generate a magnetic field, and a split ring resonator assembly configured to be magnetically coupled to the magnetic field generating device and configured to focus the magnetic field produced by the magnetic field generating device. 1. A magnetic field focusing assembly comprising:a magnetic field generating device configured to generate a magnetic field; anda split ring resonator assembly configured to be magnetically coupled to the magnetic field generating device and configured to focus at least a portion of the magnetic field produced by the magnetic field generating device.2. The magnetic field focusing assembly of wherein the magnetic field generating device includes an antenna assembly.3. The magnetic field focusing assembly of wherein the split ring resonator assembly is constructed of a metamaterial.4. The magnetic field focusing assembly of wherein the split ring resonator assembly is constructed of a non-ferrous material.5. The magnetic field focusing assembly of wherein the split ring resonator assembly is configured to be generally planar and have a geometric shape.6. The magnetic field focusing assembly of wherein the magnetic field generating device is configured to be energized by a carrier signal having a defined frequency and the split ring resonator assembly is configured to have a resonant frequency that is approximately 5-10% higher than the defined frequency of the carrier signal.7. The magnetic field focusing assembly of wherein the magnetic field generating device is configured to be energized with a carrier signal claim 1 , the magnetic field generating device including:an inductive component including a loop antenna assembly, wherein the circumference of the loop antenna assembly is no more than 25% of the wavelength of the carrier signal; andat least one capacitive component coupled to the inductive component.8. The magnetic field focusing ...

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Номер записи: 29
17-01-2019 дата публикации

ANTENNA DEVICE FOR NEAR FIELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND PORTABLE TERMINAL HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20190019621A1
Автор: CHO Kyusik
Принадлежит:

An antenna device for near field wireless communication which may be mounted at a part of a Black Mark (BM) region of a window, and a portable terminal having the same are provided. The antenna device for near field wireless communication mounted in the portable terminal having a BM region, includes: a plurality of flexible printed circuit board layers stacked at a partial region of a lower portion of the BM region, a plurality of conductive antenna patterns of a loop type provided for the plurality of flexible printed circuit board layers, respectively, and a plurality of through holes through which adjacent conductive antenna patterns are connected to each other among the plurality of conductive antenna patterns of a loop type such that the plurality of conductive antenna patterns are electrically connected to each other so as to define one loop antenna. 1. An electronic device comprising: a transparent region, and', 'an opaque region surrounding the transparent region;, 'a front surface including a window, the window includinga rear cover including a metal region; andan antenna arranged in the opaque region of the front cover.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the metal region is a battery cover.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the antenna comprises:a plurality of flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) layers stacked at a partial region of a lower portion of the opaque region;a plurality of conductive antenna patterns of a loop type provided for the plurality of FPCB layers, respectively, wherein the plurality of conductive antenna patterns are at least partially overlapped with each other when viewed from above the region; anda plurality of through holes through which adjacent conductive antenna patterns of the plurality of conductive antenna patterns are connected to each other such that the plurality of conductive antenna patterns are electrically connected to each other so as to define one loop antenna.4. The electronic device of claim ...

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Номер записи: 30
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Stacked antenna module

Номер: US20190020101A1
Автор: Beom-jin Kim, Hyung-Il Baek, Jin-Won NOH, Joo-Seung Maeng, Ki-Sang Lim, Yong-ho HWANG
Принадлежит: Amotech Co Ltd

The present disclosure relates to an antenna module performing near field communication such as NFC and MST, and disclosed is a stacked antenna module that interposes an electromagnetic wave shielding sheet between a lower stacked flexible sheet and an upper stacked flexible sheet in order to implement performance that is equal to or better than that of the conventional antenna upon mounting on a portable terminal composed of a metal material cover, and implements an antenna pattern that winds an electromagnetic wave shielding sheet in the vertical direction thereof by connecting a first radiation pattern and a second radiation pattern formed on the lower stacked flexible sheet and the upper stacked flexible sheet, respectively, through a connector that penetrates the electromagnetic wave shielding sheet.

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Номер записи: 31
23-01-2020 дата публикации

SMALL-VOLUME ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS

Номер: US20200022918A1
Автор: Hamel Lawrence, Palmer Pamela, Poutiatine Andrew I., Schreck Thomas, Tzannis Stelios
Принадлежит: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain. 1170-. (canceled)171. A dosage form for oral transmucosal administration to a subject , comprising: an opioid active drug , wherein said dosage form is bioadhesive and has a volume of less than 15 microliters or a mass of less than 15 mg.172. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein the drug is a congener of sufentanil.173. The dosage form of claim 172 , wherein the congerners of sufentanil is alfentanil claim 172 , lofentanil claim 172 , carfentanil claim 172 , remifentanil claim 172 , trefentanil or mirfentanil174. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein the dosage form has a volume of less than 10 microliters or a mass of less than 10 mg.175. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein the dosage form has a volume of less than 5 microliters or a mass of less than 5 mg.176. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein after administration of the dosage form to the subject claim 171 , at least 50% of the drug delivery of the opioid active drug occurs via the oral transmucosal route.177. The dosage form of claim 176 , wherein after administration of the dosage form to the subject claim 176 , at least 55% of the drug delivery of the opioid active drug occurs via the oral transmucosal route.178. The dosage form of claim 176 , wherein after administration of the dosage form to the subject claim 176 , at least 60% of the drug delivery of the opioid active drug occurs via the oral transmucosal route.179. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein the transmucosal administration is to the sublingual membrane.180. The dosage form of claim 179 , wherein the administration is to the buccal membrane.181. The dosage form of claim 171 , wherein a single oral transmucosal administration of the dosage form to the subject ...

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Номер записи: 32
25-01-2018 дата публикации

HEARING AID WITH REMOTE BATTERY AND ANTENNA

Номер: US20180027343A1
Автор: Dobson Brian, Hanson Daniel A., Haubrich Gregory John, Johnson Nathan Curtis, Kasahara Yoshi, Solum Jeffrey Paul, Varghese Preetham, Young Christopher
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A hearing aid design is described that compartmentalizes hearing aid components for easier use and better operation. In one embodiment, the processing circuitry and transducers are disposed in housing designed to placed in the ear canal so as to be isolated from antennas and sources of noise. In one embodiment, the battery is moved out of the canal in a behind-the-ear housing so that the remaining components in the ear canal are smaller so as to improve fit rate. 1. A hearing device , comprising:an in-ear module adapted for insertion into a user's outer ear canal;a microphone, receiver, and processing circuitry incorporated into the in-ear module;an on-ear module adapted for wearing on or behind a user's ear;a battery pack incorporated into the on-ear module; and,a cable for electrically connecting components of the on-ear and in-ear modules.2. The device of further comprising a wireless transceiver incorporated into the on-ear module.3. The device of wherein different segments of the cable serve as a transmission feed line or as radiating antenna elements for the wireless transceiver.4. The device of wherein the battery pack is housed within a housing of the on-ear module.5. The device of wherein the battery pack is external to a housing of the on-ear module and magnetically attachable thereto.6. The device of wherein the on-ear module incorporates power management circuitry for supplying power from the battery pack to the in-ear module.7. The device of further comprising an in-ear battery pack for attaching to the in-ear module to enable the in-ear module to operate in an untethered mode without being connected to the on-ear module.8. The device of wherein the on-ear module is adapted to be placed in a portable battery pack carrier that utilizes a mechanism for removing and replacing the battery pack.9. The device of wherein the cable incorporates multiple conductors for functioning as a wireless communications antenna claim 1 , for transferring data between the ...

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Номер записи: 33
10-02-2022 дата публикации

TOUCH SCREEN WITH BUILT-IN ANTENNA AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

Номер: US20220045418A1
Автор: HASHIGUCHI Takafumi, MORI Seiichiro, Nakamura Tatsuya
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An object of the present disclosure is to suppress reduction of a communication distance of a touch screen with a built-in antenna and obtain a high visual quality at a time of constituting a display apparatus by the touch screen. A touch screen with a built-in antenna of the present disclosure is provided on a side of an emission of display light of a display element. The touch screen with the built-in antenna includes a touch panel and an antenna pattern. The antenna pattern includes an antenna wire disposed to overlap with a detectable area in a plan view and made by a repetitive unit pattern. A second pitch which is a pitch of the unit pattern of the antenna wire is different from a first pitch which is a pitch of the unit pattern of each of the first detection wires and each of the second detection wires. 1. A touch screen with a built-in antenna provided on a side of an emission of display light of a display element , comprising:a touch panel; andan antenna pattern provided between the touch panel and the display element, whereinthe touch panel includes:a plurality of first detection wires extending in a first direction; anda plurality of second detection wires extending in a second direction which is different from the first direction, and setting a region where the plurality of second detection wires overlap with the plurality of first detection wires to a detectable area of the touch panel, whereineach of the first detection wires and each of the second detection wires are made by a repetitive unit pattern,the antenna pattern includesan antenna wire disposed to overlap with the detectable area of the touch panel in a plan view and made by a repetitive unit pattern, anda second pitch which is a pitch of the unit pattern of the antenna wire is different from a first pitch which is a pitch of the unit pattern of each of the first detection wires and each of the second detection wires.2. The touch screen with the built-in antenna according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 34
10-02-2022 дата публикации

RADIO FREQUENCY HANDSET CALIBRATION BASED ON ANTENNA GAIN

Номер: US20220045772A1
Автор: Bhamidipati Srinivasa Yasasvy Sateesh, El-Hassan Wassim, Gorman Daphne Irene, Nayak Vineet, Subrahmaniyan Radhakrishnan Gurusubrahmaniyan, ZHAO Xuefeng
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A radio frequency device includes antennas, transmitters, power detectors, a memory storing instructions and an antenna gain lookup table, and processors. The processors execute instructions that include instructing the transmitters to send transmission signals through the antennas to form a first beamformed signal having a first beam direction and a first frequency using multiple input powers. The instructions include determining radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) gains associated with the transmitters based on the transmission signals using the power detectors. Moreover, the instructions include determining the antenna gains for the antennas based on the first beam direction and the first frequency of the first beamformed signal, and the antenna gain lookup table. The instructions also include determining total gains based on the RFIC gains and the antenna gains, and adjusting the input powers based on the total gains and a back off power signal. 1. A radio frequency device comprising:a plurality of antennas;a plurality of transmitters configured to send a plurality of transmission signals through the plurality of antennas;a plurality of power detectors coupled to the plurality of transmitters;a memory configured to store an antenna gain lookup table including a plurality of antenna gains for the plurality of antennas associated with beamforming; and instruct the plurality of transmitters to send the plurality of transmission signals using a plurality of input powers to form a first beamformed signal having a first beam direction at a first frequency,', 'in response to receiving a back off power signal, measure a plurality of radio frequency integrated circuit gains associated with the plurality of transmitters,', 'determine the plurality of antenna gains associated with the plurality of antennas based on the first beam direction, the first frequency, and the antenna gain lookup table,', 'in response to measuring the plurality of radio frequency integrated ...

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Номер записи: 35
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Antenna module and electronic device having the same

Номер: US20190027827A1
Автор: Chang Hee Lee, Gie Hyoun KWEON, Hee Seung Kim, Hyo Jung Yoon, Jae Hyuk Jang, Jae Sun Won, Young Seung Roh
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

An antenna module includes a wiring part including a second antenna wiring disposed to have a spiral shape on an insulating substrate and a first antenna wiring disposed in an internal region of the second antenna wiring and disposed in a solenoid structure; a first magnetic part disposed to be inserted into the center of the solenoid structure and having at least a portion exposed externally from the wiring part; and a second magnetic part coupled to the first magnetic part.

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Номер записи: 36
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Picture frame structure for supporting wireless network communication

Номер: US20210028532A1
Автор: Chung-Ping Lai
Принадлежит: Individual

A picture frame structure contains: a protective frame, a canvas fixed on the protective frame, an antenna, and an wireless communication module. The antenna is made of conductive material and is printed on the canvas, and the conductive material of the antenna penetrates into the canvas. The wireless communication module and the antenna are connected so as to wirelessly communicate with the antenna.

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Номер записи: 37
05-02-2015 дата публикации

ANTENNA DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME

Номер: US20150035709A1
Автор: LIM Young-Kon
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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.

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Номер записи: 38
02-02-2017 дата публикации

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MODULE AND COMMUNICATION TERMINAL APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SAME

Номер: US20170033444A1
Автор: IKEMOTO Nobuo
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A wireless communication module includes a multilayer structure including a magnetic block and at least one non-magnetic layer stacked on the magnetic block, the magnetic block including at least one magnetic layer, at least one inductor element disposed at the magnetic block, and an antenna coil disposed at the non-magnetic layer so as to overlap the inductor element in a planar view along a stacking direction of the non-magnetic layer with respect to the magnetic block, wherein the magnetic layer is present between the inductor element and the antenna coil. 1. (canceled)2. A communication terminal apparatus comprising:an integrated circuit (IC) chip including first and second terminals, that executes a preset signal process;an antenna circuit including one end and another end, the one end being connected to the first terminal and the another end being connected to the second terminal; anda filter circuit including first and second inductor elements, the first inductor element being connected between the first terminal of the IC chip and the one end of the antenna circuit, and the second inductor element being connected between the second terminal of the IC chip and the another end of the antenna circuit; whereinthe antenna circuit includes an antenna coil;the antenna coil and the first and second inductor elements are integrally provided in or on a multilayer structure, the multilayer structure including a magnetic block and at least one non-magnetic layer stacked on the magnetic block, the magnetic block including at least one magnetic layer;the first and second inductor elements are disposed at the magnetic block;the antenna coil is disposed at the non-magnetic layer; andthe magnetic layer and the non-magnetic layer of the multilayer structure are disposed between the first and second inductor elements and the antenna coil.3. The communication terminal apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe multilayer structure further includes a non-magnetic block, a ...

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Номер записи: 39
01-02-2018 дата публикации

POWER HARVESTING FOR RFID/NFC-APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20180034319A1
Автор: ROBERT Harald Helfried
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Disclosed is a circuit apparatus including an input section configured to receive an electromagnetic (EM) transmission, a voltage divider section configured to divide the EM transmission into a plurality of voltage levels, a rectifier portion configured to rectify AC power received in the EM transmission, and a load configured to receive DC power from the rectifier portion, wherein one level of the voltage divider section is configured to supply power to a radio frequency identification integrated circuit (RFID-IC). 1. A circuit apparatus , comprising:an input section configured to receive an electromagnetic (EM) transmission;a voltage divider section configured to divide the EM transmission into a plurality of voltage levels;a rectifier portion configured to rectify AC power received in the EM transmission; anda load configured to receive DC power from the rectifier portion,wherein one voltage level of the voltage divider section is configured to supply power to a radio frequency identification integrated circuit (RFID-IC).2. The circuit apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the RFID-IC includes a data port configured to communicate with electrical components on the circuit apparatus.3. The circuit apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the RFID-IC is in parallel with a capacitor of the voltage divider portion.4. The circuit apparatus of claim 1 , comprising at least one capacitor configured to store charge to be rectified.5. The circuit apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the at least one capacitor is arranged asymmetrically.6. The circuit apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the input section comprises an antenna with multiple taps.7. The circuit apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the voltage divider includes a plurality of capacitors.8. The circuit apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the voltage divider includes a plurality of resistors.9. A power harvesting apparatus including an RFID circuit claim 1 , comprising:an antenna configured to receive an electromagnetic (EM) transmission, the antenna ...

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Номер записи: 40
31-01-2019 дата публикации

RUGGEDIZED RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAGS

Номер: US20190034778A1
Автор: Morehead Mason, Pascal Kevin, Upshur James
Принадлежит: PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION

A method of manufacturing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag assembly () includes: forming an elastomeric body () made of an elastomeric material; providing an RFID tag (); forming a patch () made of an elastomeric material; locating the RFID tag on a surface of the elastomeric body; overlaying the patch onto the RFID tag to cover the RFID tag with the patch; and bonding the patch to the elastomeric body, wherein the RFID tag is embedded within elastomeric material encompassed by the elastomeric body and the patch that overlays the RFID tag. The patch may be formed by die cutting the patch from the same elastomeric material component that is used to form the elastomeric body. The patch alternatively is formed separately from the elastomeric body from a dedicated source of elastomeric material, or formed by overlapping and bonding two ends of the elastomeric body to overlay the RFID tag embedded between the two ends. 1. A method of manufacturing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag assembly comprising the steps of:forming an elastomeric body made of an elastomeric material;providing an RFID tag;forming a patch made of an elastomeric material;locating the RFID tag on a surface of the elastomeric body;overlaying the patch onto the RFID tag to cover the RFID tag with the patch; andbonding the patch to the elastomeric body, wherein the RFID tag is embedded within elastomeric material encompassed by the elastomeric body and the patch that overlays the RFID tag.2. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , wherein forming the patch comprises die cutting the patch from a same elastomeric material component that is used to form the elastomeric body.3. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , wherein forming the patch comprises forming the patch separately from the elastomeric body from a dedicated source component of elastomeric material.45-. (canceled)6. The manufacturing method of claim 3 , wherein forming the patch comprises molding the patch to include a chamfer ...

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Номер записи: 41
30-01-2020 дата публикации

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20200034678A1
Автор: YAZAKI Hirokazu
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An RFID tag is provided as a wireless communication device that transmits and receives a communication signal. The RFID tag includes a base material, a conductor pattern including an antenna pattern provided at the base material, and a discharge auxiliary electrode. The discharge auxiliary electrode is disposed at a position where the discharge auxiliary electrode overlaps or is close to the antenna pattern in planar view, and lowers a dielectric breakdown voltage between two different opposed portions on the conductor pattern. With this configuration, ignition and combustion is prevented even in a situation in which the RFID tag is subjected to high-frequency power for heating a food item while attached to the food item. 1. A wireless communication device for transmitting and receiving a communication signal , the wireless communication device comprising:a base material;a conductor pattern including an antenna pattern disposed above a surface of the base material; anda discharge auxiliary electrode disposed at a position to overlap or be adjacent to at least a portion of the antenna pattern in a plan view of the conductor pattern, with the discharge auxiliary electrode configured to lower a dielectric breakdown voltage between two different opposed portions on the conductor pattern.2. The wireless communication device according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge auxiliary electrode is disposed at a position where a resonance of the antenna pattern in a frequency band of an electromagnetic wave heating microwave having power higher than power of the communication signal is stopped due to the antenna pattern being cut at a position adjacent to the discharge auxiliary electrode.3. The wireless communication device according to claim 2 , wherein a frequency of the communication signal is a UHF-band frequency claim 2 , and a frequency of the electromagnetic wave heating microwave is a frequency ranging from 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz.4. The wireless communication device ...

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Номер записи: 42
17-02-2022 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220053106A1
Автор: Imai Toshihiro, KOIKE Yuki, NAKAYAMA Fumiharu, Tomiyama Takashi
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According to an embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a sheet conveyance unit that is configured to transport a print medium along a conveyance path. An antenna is configured to emit radio waves towards a predetermined portion of the conveyance path. A controller is configured to control the antenna to emit the radio waves towards the predetermined portion with a polarization direction set according to a type of the print medium being transported by the sheet conveyance unit. The print medium may have, for example, one or more wireless tags thereon or therein. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a sheet conveyance unit configured to transport a print medium along a conveyance path;an antenna configured to emit radio waves towards a predetermined portion of the conveyance path; anda controller configured to control the antenna to emit the radio waves towards the predetermined portion with a polarization direction set according to a type of the print medium being transported by the sheet conveyance unit.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an input unit configured to receive a user input designating the type of the print medium.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the input unit is a touch panel display.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a storage unit storing polarization direction information for a plurality of types of print media, whereinthe controller is configured to set the polarization direction by reading the polarization direction information for the designated type of the print medium according to the user input received via the input unit.5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a storage unit storing polarization direction information for a plurality of types of print media, whereinthe controller is configured to set the polarization direction by reading the polarization direction information.6. The image ...

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Номер записи: 43
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Package architecture for antenna arrays

Номер: US20200036095A1
Автор: Adel A. Elsherbini, Shawna M. LIFF, William J. Lambert
Принадлежит: Intel Corp

Embodiments are generally directed to a package architecture for antenna arrays. An embodiment of an apparatus includes an electronic package, the electronic package including one or more routing layers; a transmitter to drive a signal for wireless transmission; and an assembled phased array antenna to transmit the signal, the assembled phased array antenna including a plurality of separate antenna elements in an array, each antenna element of the array being individually attached to a first side of the electronic package. The antenna elements include a first antenna element and a second antenna element, wherein the first antenna element is separated from the second antenna element by a gap.

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Номер записи: 44
04-02-2021 дата публикации

MEASURING DEVICE WITH NEAR FIELD ANTENNA

Номер: US20210036401A1
Автор: Boersig Joerg, DIETERLE Levin, WAELDE Steffen, WEINZIERLE Christian, WELLE Roland
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A measuring device which detects a parameter includes at least one communication device which is arranged for wireless short-range communications with a mobile operating device. The communication device includes one or more two-dimensionally formed coil elements arranged for electromagnetic coupling with at least one coil element of the operating device. At least two regions are provided on a coil element or on different coil elements of the communication device, which have a different normal vector. 1. A measuring device for detecting a parameter , comprising:at least one communication device configured to conduct a wireless short-range communication with a mobile operating device,wherein the communication device includes at least one two-dimensionally formed first coil element configured to be electromagnetically coupled to at least one second coil element of the operating device; andwherein at least two regions are provided on (a) a single coil element of the at least one first coil element or (b) different coil elements of the at least one first coils element which have a different normal vector.2. The measuring device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a housing with at least one cylindrical portion,wherein the at least one first coil element is arranged on or in the at least one cylindrical portion.3. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first coil element is arranged on a separate printed circuit board element.4. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first coil element is provided as a separate component and electrically connected to a printed circuit board element.5. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein two of the at least one first coil element are provided as separate components and connected to a printed circuit board element.6. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the communication device includes two first coil elements of the at least one first coil ...

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Номер записи: 45
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Patient Support

Номер: US20170040664A1
Автор: Tockweiler Udo
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A patient support has two support parts which can be coupled to one another and which are pivotable relative to one another to exchange data between the two support parts. 1. A patient support having two support parts which can be coupled to one another and which are pivotable relative to one another about a pivot axis , wherein a transmission device is provided to transmit at least one of data and electrical energy between the two support parts ,wherein the transmission device comprises a first component and a second component which communicate wirelessly with one another, with the first and second components likewise being moved relative to one another about the pivot axis on a pivoting of one support part relative to the other support part.2. The patient support in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the patient support is for an operating table.3. The patient support in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein one of the first and second components is a curved antenna.4. The patient support in accordance with claim 3 ,wherein the curved antenna extends along a circular segment concentric to the pivot axis.5. The patient support in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein one of the first and second components is swept over by the other one of the first and second components on a pivoting of the support parts relative to one another.6. The patient support in accordance with claim 3 ,wherein the curved antenna is planar and has at least two windings disposed above one another.7. The patient support in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein one of the first and second components is an RFID chip.8. The patient support in accordance with claim 7 ,wherein the RFID chip is mounted at a removable support part.9. The patient support in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the first and second components have substantially the same width in a radial direction relative to the pivot axis.10. The patient support in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein one of the first and second components can be operated ...

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Номер записи: 46
08-02-2018 дата публикации

CAPACITIVE INTERPOSER FOR METAL SLOT ANTENNA AND METHODS

Номер: US20180042105A1
Автор: ANDERSON Christopher M.
Принадлежит: TAOGLAS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

A capacitive interposer with a flexible body is disclosed which engages a feed slot antenna exhibiting a range of bandwidths. As slot antennas are often manufactured within or otherwise incorporated into larger structures, the flexible body of the interposer allows the system to conform to a variety of surfaces. 1. A flexible capacitive interposer comprising:a planar, flexible interposer body having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of sides;an adhesive surface positioned on at least one of the top surface and the bottom surface;a first coaxial cable attachment point and a second coaxial cable attachment point positioned on the planar, flexible interposer body,wherein the planar, flexible interposer body is affixable at a first side to a first end of a coaxial cable.2. The flexible capacitive interposer of wherein the planar claim 1 , flexible interposer body comprises a polygon shape adjacent a second shape.3. The flexible capacitive interposer of further comprising a slot antenna having a circular shape and a rectangular shape.4. The flexible capacitive interposer of wherein the first coaxial cable attachment point is positioned on the polygon shape and the second coaxial cable attachment point is positioned on the second shape.5. The flexible capacitive interposer of wherein the polygon shape has two sets of parallel sides and one set of sides which are non-parallel.6. A flexible capacitive interposer system comprising:a coaxial cable having a first end and a second end; and a planar, flexible interposer body having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of sides;', 'an adhesive surface positioned on at least one of the top surface and the bottom surface;', 'a first coaxial cable attachment point and a second coaxial cable attachment point positioned on the planar, flexible interposer body,', 'wherein the planar, flexible interposer body is affixable at a first side to a first end of a coaxial cable; and, 'a flexible capacitive ...

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Номер записи: 47
24-02-2022 дата публикации

RFID TAG WITH BOOST ANTENNA, CONDUCTOR PROVIDED WITH RFID TAG WITH BOOST ANTENNA, AND RFID SYSTEM INCLUDING RFID TAG WITH BOOST ANTENNA

Номер: US20220058461A1
Автор: HAYASHI Takuya, Sakai Takaaki, Sugimura Shiro, YAMAMOTO Shuichi, Yamashita Koji
Принадлежит:

An RFID tag with a boost antenna includes a boost antenna and an RFID tag , wherein the boost antenna includes: a radiation unit which is conductive; a ground unit which faces the radiation unit and is conductive; and a short circuit unit which connects one end of the radiation unit and one end of the ground unit , and electrically connecting the radiation unit and the ground unit with each other, and wherein the RFID tag is arranged at a position close to the short circuit unit on the ground unit , wherein each of the boost antenna and the RFID tag has resonance characteristics. 1. An RFID tag with a boost antenna comprising:an RFID tag; anda boost antenna, the boost antenna comprising:a radiation unit that is conductive;a ground unit that is conductive and faces the radiation unit; anda short circuit unit that connects one end of the radiation unit and one end of the ground unit, and electrically conducts the radiation unit and the ground unit to each other,the RFID tag is disposed between the radiation unit and the ground unit of the boost antenna and at a position closer to the short circuit unit than to a center position in a longitudinal direction of the radiation unit, andthe boost antenna and the RFID tag each have resonance characteristics.2. The RFID tag with a boost antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the short circuit unit claim 1 , the radiation unit claim 1 , and the ground unit have a same width and the short circuit unit has a rectangular parallelepiped shape.3. The RFID tag with a boost antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the radiation unit claim 1 , the short circuit unit claim 1 , and the ground unit are integrated.4. The RFID tag with a boost antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the short circuit unit is constructed of at least one post.5. The RFID tag with a boost antenna according to claim 1 , wherein the ground unit comprises a protrusion for positioning the RFID tag.6. The RFID tag with a boost antenna according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 48
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Method of Manufacturing an Antenna

Номер: US20190044225A1
Автор: Andrews Mark, Kurz Arthur
Принадлежит: A.K. STAMPING COMPANY, INC.

A method of manufacturing a stamped antenna includes providing a sheet of metallic material for a first stamping. A first stamping of the sheet of metallic material is performed to form at least one antenna that includes traces, contacts, a carrier connected to the traces, and at least one tie-bar connected between the traces. A pad is provided with at least one pressure sensitive adhesive area that is provided on the pad in substantially the same shape as the traces of the antenna. The pressure sensitive adhesive area is aligned with the traces of the antenna, and then bonded to the traces of the at least one antenna. A second stamping of the at least one antenna and the pressure sensitive adhesive is then performed to remove the at least one carrier and the at least one tie-bar connected to the traces. 1. A system for manufacturing an antenna , comprising:a first stamping station including a first stamping press, the first stamping station receiving a sheet of metallic material and performing a first stamping of the sheet of metallic material to form at least one antenna including traces, contacts, a carrier connected to the traces, and at least one tie-bar connected between the traces;a pressure sensitive adhesive alignment station, the pressure sensitive adhesive alignment station (i) receiving the at least one antenna stamped for a first time by the first stamping station, and (ii) aligning a pressure sensitive adhesive area of a pad with the traces of the at least one antenna, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive area is substantially the same shape as the traces of the at least one antenna;a bonding station, the bonding station bonding the pressure sensitive adhesive area to the traces of the at least one antenna after the pressure sensitive adhesive area has been aligned with the traces of the at least one antenna; anda second stamping station including a second stamping press, the second stamping station performing a second stamping of the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 49
16-02-2017 дата публикации

RFID SYSTEM

Номер: US20170046544A1
Автор: IKEMOTO Nobuo
Принадлежит:

An RFID system includes an antenna of a reader/writer and an antenna of an RFID tag. Transmission and reception of a high-frequency signal of a UHF band is performed between the antenna of the reader/writer and the antenna of the RFID tag that are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other. A loop antenna including a loop conductor is used as the antenna of the reader/writer, and coil antennas including a plurality of laminated coil conductors are used as the antenna of an RFID tag. In addition, the conductor width of the loop conductor in the loop antenna is greater than the conductor widths of the coil conductors in the coil antennas. 1. (canceled)2: An RFID system comprising:a handheld reader/writer including an antenna; andan RFID tag including an antenna attached to an article; whereintransmission and/or reception of a high-frequency signal in a UHF band or an SHF band is performed between the antenna of the handheld reader/writer and the antenna of the RFID tag;the antenna of the handheld reader/writer is defined by an approximately one-turn loop antenna;the antenna of the RFID tag is defined by a coil antenna having an outside dimension that is less than or equal to about 1 cm× about 1 cm in planar view; andan area occupied by the one-turn loop antenna of the handheld reader/writer is equal to or greater than an area occupied by the coil antenna of the RFID tag, in planar view.3: The RFID system according to claim 2 , wherein the coil antenna is provided in a power feeding substrate including a plurality of laminated dielectric layers.4: The RFID system according to claim 2 , whereinthe coil antenna includes a first coil antenna and a second coil antenna; andthe first coil antenna and the second coil antenna are magnetically coupled to each other.5: The RFID system according to claim 2 , whereinthe one-turn loop antenna includes a loop conductor;the coil antenna includes a coil conductor; anda conductor width of the loop conductor is greater than a conductor ...

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Номер записи: 50
15-02-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-ANTENNA WEARABLE DEVICE

Номер: US20180048055A1
Автор: "ODriscoll Stephen", Fathi Maryam, Jow Uei-Ming, ZHU Jiang
Принадлежит:

A multi-antenna device may include a high-frequency antenna, a low-frequency antenna, and a patterned metal ground plane defining channels having capacitors operable a short circuit for the high-frequency antenna and an open-circuit for the low-frequency antenna. The high-frequency antenna, the low-frequency antenna, and the patterned metal ground plane may be coupled to a multi-layer printed circuit board of the multi-antenna device. The channels of the metal ground plane conductor may have dimensions to, themselves, operate as the capacitors. In other aspects, discrete capacitors may be positioned on the metal ground plane proximate to the channels to reduce eddy currents during operation of the low-frequency antenna. 1. A device , comprising:a printed circuit board (“PCB”);a ground plane conductor disposed on the PCB, the ground plane conductor including a contiguous metal surface defining one or more channels extending inward from a perimeter of the contiguous metal surface, the channels being gaps in the contiguous metal surface of the ground plane conductor;a high-frequency antenna coupled to the ground plane conductor and tuned for a first frequency range;a low-frequency antenna coupled to the PCB and tuned for a second frequency range, wherein the first and second frequency ranges do not overlap; andat least one capacitor for each of the channels, each capacitor sized to operate substantially as a short circuit in the first frequency range and substantially as an open circuit in the second frequency range.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one capacitor spans a respective channel and is physically coupled to the ground plane conductor on opposite sides of the respective channel.3. The device of claim 1 , at least one channel of the one or more channels itself is the at least one capacitor and is dimensioned to operate substantially as the short circuit in the first frequency range and substantially as the open circuit in the second frequency ...

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Номер записи: 51
15-02-2018 дата публикации

ANTENNA CONFIGURATION FOR COMPACT GLUCOSE MONITOR

Номер: US20180048056A1
Автор: Fathi Maryam, Jow Uei-Ming
Принадлежит:

A wearable glucose monitor may include a compact having an antenna positioned on a housing of the glucose monitor to allow the size of the antenna to be larger than a printed circuit board of the glucose monitor positioned internal to the housing. The antenna may be communicatively coupled to a wireless communication device, such as a transceiver on the PCB, to transmit glucose level measurements to an external device through low-frequency radio signals. In some aspects, the antenna may be configured to be distributed into multiple sections positioned on different sections of the housing and connected to form a complete antenna. 1. A wearable device , comprising:a device housing;a printed circuit board (“PCB”) disposed in the device housing and communicatively coupled to a glucose sensor, the PCB including a wireless communication device mounted on the PCB; andan antenna communicatively coupled to the wireless communication device, the antenna comprising a coil, the coil disposed on the device housing, wherein an area enclosed by a perimeter of the coil disposed on the device housing is larger than an area of the PCB.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the coil is positioned on an internal surface of the device housing.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the coil is positioned on an external surface of the device housing.4. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the device housing includes a first housing section and a second housing section claim 1 ,wherein the antenna includes a first antenna section and a second antenna section, the second antenna section physically separate from the first antenna section and coupled to the first antenna section to form the antenna,wherein the first antenna section is positioned on the first housing section and the second antenna section is positioned on the second housing section.5. The wearable device of claim 4 , wherein the first antenna section and the second ...

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Номер записи: 52
25-02-2021 дата публикации

HUMIDITY SENSOR

Номер: US20210055246A1
Автор: HONG Sunghoon, KOO Bonjin, YANG Woo Seok, YANG Yong Suk
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

Provided is a humidity sensor including a support body, an RFID chip, an antenna, and a capacitor on the support body, a top cover sheet on the RFID chip and the antenna, and a hydrophobic material pattern on the capacitor, wherein the capacitor is exposed by the top cover sheet, the hydrophobic material pattern has a network shape including a plurality of holes, and an electrostatic capacitance of the capacitor changes according to humidity. 1. A humidity sensor comprising:a support body;an RFID chip, an antenna, and a capacitor on the support body;a top cover sheet on the RFID chip and the antenna; anda hydrophobic material pattern on the capacitor,wherein the capacitor is exposed by the top cover sheet, the hydrophobic material pattern has a network shape comprising a plurality of holes, and an electrostatic capacitance of the capacitor changes according to humidity.2. The humidity sensor of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic material pattern comprises a polymer material or an organic-inorganic hybrid material.3. The humidity sensor of claim 1 , wherein each of the holes exposes a top surface of a dielectric material of the capacitor.4. The humidity sensor of claim 1 , wherein the RFID chip converts a value of the electrostatic capacitance of the capacitor into a digital signal claim 1 , and externally transmits the digital signal through the antenna in a wireless manner.5. The humidity sensor of claim 1 , wherein a communication frequency range of the antenna and the RFID chip comprises 860 MHz to 960 MHz.6. The humidity sensor of claim 1 , wherein the capacitor comprises:first and second electrodes separated from each other; anda dielectric material between the first and second electrodes,wherein the first and second electrodes comprise copper (Cu) or aluminum (Al), and the dielectric material comprises CAB, polyimide, PMMA, pHEMA or PTFE polymer.7. The humidity sensor of claim 1 , wherein an initial value of the electrostatic capacitance of the capacitor is 3 ...

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Номер записи: 53
03-03-2022 дата публикации

ANTENNA STRUCTURE AND DEVICE FOR METAL ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20220069435A1
Автор: LIANG KAI-JUN
Принадлежит: SECURITAG ASSEMBLY GROUP CO., LTD.

The present invention provides an antenna structure for metal environment. The antenna structure comprises a radiating conductor, a first ground conductor, and a second ground conductor. The radiating conductor comprises a first opening circuit, and a second opening circuit, in which the first opening circuit is opened at a first side of the radiating conductor, and the second opening circuit is opened at a second side of the radiating conductor. The first ground conductor is electrically coupled to a third side of the radiating conductor while the second ground conductor is electrically coupled to a fourth side of the radiating conductor. Alternatively, the present invention further provides an antenna device by folding the antenna structure having RFID chip electrically attached thereon to cover a substrate, whereby the antenna device could be accessed in a metal environment.

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Номер записи: 54
03-03-2022 дата публикации

SYNCHRONOUS DUAL BAND SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND SOURCE LOCATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220069460A1
Автор: BLOY Graham P.
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A dual band radio frequency signal acquisition and source location system, provided with a steerable phased array antenna operable in a first and a second radio frequency band. A digital signal processor electrically connected to the steerable phased array antenna is configured to control steering of an antenna beam of the steerable phased array antenna and apply frequency time division multiplexing to radio frequency signaling in the first and the second radio frequency bands. In particular, the first frequency band may be 2.4 GHz Bluetooth/Bluetooth Low Energy, and the second frequency band may be 900 MHz passive UHF RFID.

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Номер записи: 55
13-02-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC IDENTIFIER FOR PACKAGING

Номер: US20200050912A1
Автор: MCCORMICK Steve, Shaw Mark
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A packaging film () including a sheet () of plastics material with an antenna () formed of a non-metallic material printed directly on a major surface () of the sheet () and an electronic identification device () operatively connected to the antenna (). The electronic identification device () is secured to the film () by a conductive adhesive () and is less than 1 mm2 in plan so that the film is effectively invisible to or undetectable by a metal detector. 120-. (canceled)21. A roll of packaging film formed of one or more layers of flexible plastics sheet material , the film comprising:an array of antennae formed of a non-metallic material printed directly on a surface of the packaging film; and{'sup': '2', 'an electronic identification device operatively connected to each antenna, wherein the electronic identification device is less than 1 mmin plan.'}22. A roll of packaging film according to claim 21 , wherein the film is effectively invisible to or undetectable by a metal detector.23. A roll of packaging film according to claim 21 , wherein the electronic identification device comprises an integrated circuit secured to the film by a conductive adhesive.24. A roll of packaging film according to claim 23 , wherein the conductive adhesive comprises a silver based conductive epoxy material.25. A roll of packaging film according to claim 21 , wherein the film comprises a laminate with a first layer on which the antenna is printed and a second layer secured to the first layer such that the antenna and the electronic identification device are sandwiched between the layers.26. A roll of packaging film according to comprising at least one layer of polyethylene terephthalate having a thickness of 300 μm or less and the thickness of the antenna is 100 μm or less.27. A roll of packaging film formed of one or more layers of flexible plastics sheet material claim 21 , the film comprising:an array of antennae formed of a non-metallic material printed directly on a surface of ...

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Номер записи: 56
14-02-2019 дата публикации

ANTENNA APPARATUS AND CIRCUIT BOARD THEREOF

Номер: US20190051970A1
Автор: CHEN Chang-Chun, HUANG CHEN Wei, YANG Tung-Hua
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The present disclosure provides an antenna apparatus and a circuit board thereof for an RFD device to provide wide field effect coverage. The antenna apparatus includes a housing having a concavity defined therein, a printed circuit board disposed inside the concavity of the housing, two plates respectively located on opposite side portions of the circuit board, and a metal pattern sandwiched between and wirelessly coupled to the two plates. By disposing the metal pattern at the central portion of the circuit board and sandwiched between and coupled to the two plates, the field effect is enhanced, and the sensitivity of the antenna apparatus when detecting an object passing through the field (near field detection) is improved. 1. An antenna apparatus , the antenna apparatus comprising:a metal housing having a concavity defined therein;a circuit board disposed inside the concavity of the housing;two plates respectively located on opposite side portions of the circuit board; anda metal pattern sandwiched between and wirelessly coupled to the two plates.2. The antenna apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the two plates are identically and symmetrically arranged with respect to a central portion of the circuit board.3. The antenna apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the two plates is substantially square in shape and has at least one truncated corner.4. The antenna apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the two plates has two truncated corners diagonally opposite to one another.5. The antenna apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the metal pattern comprises a single wandering line with two distal ends each pointing toward a respective one of the two plates.6. The antenna apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the metal pattern comprises a plurality of parallel metal lines claim 1 , and the parallel metal line includes two distal ends each pointing toward a respective one of the two plates.7. The antenna apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the metal pattern comprises a first metal line and two ...

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Номер записи: 57
14-02-2019 дата публикации

RFID System

Номер: US20190051987A1
Автор: David Blumberg, Jr.
Принадлежит: Deka Products LP

A magnetic field focusing assembly includes a magnetic field generating device configured to generate a magnetic field, and a split ring resonator assembly configured to be magnetically coupled to the magnetic field generating device and configured to focus the magnetic field produced by the magnetic field generating device.

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Номер записи: 58
10-03-2022 дата публикации

RFID LABEL AND RFID TAG

Номер: US20220076093A1
Автор: ESCARO Rodly
Принадлежит: SATO HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An RFID label includes: a substrate; a dipole antenna formed of a metal foil so as to have a predetermined antenna length and a predetermined antenna width, the dipole antenna being arranged on a surface of the substrate; an IC chip connected to the dipole antenna; and a separator temporarily adhered to an adhesive agent overlaid on the surface of the substrate on which the dipole antenna is arranged, wherein a tear off line cuts through the substrate and the dipole antenna, in at least a part of the dipole antenna, so as to extend along an antenna length direction and so as to be superimposed with the part of the dipole antenna. 16.-. (canceled)7. An RFID label having a part separable by a tear off line , the RFID label comprising:a substrate;a dipole antenna formed of a metal foil so as to have a predetermined antenna length and a predetermined antenna width, the dipole antenna being arranged on a surface of the substrate;an IC chip connected to the dipole antenna; anda separator temporarily adhered to an adhesive agent overlaid on the surface of the substrate on which the dipole antenna is arranged, whereinthe tear off line cuts through the substrate and the dipole antenna, in at least a part of the dipole antenna, so as to extend along an antenna length direction and so as to be superimposed with the part of the dipole antenna.8. The RFID label according to claim 7 , whereinthe dipole antenna is provided with:an IC-chip connecting portion to which the IC chip is connected;a loop portion having the IC-chip connecting portion;a meander extending from the loop portion in a direction intersecting with the tear off line by taking a direction in which the tear off line extends as a meandering width; anda part formed to have an antenna width wider than the width of other parts of the dipole antenna, the part extending along a direction of the meandering width, and whereinthe tear off line cuts through the substrate and the dipole antenna so as to extend along the part ...

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Номер записи: 59
10-03-2022 дата публикации

ANTENNA ELEMENT, ANTENNA MODULE, AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20220077595A1
Автор: MORI Hirotsugu, TAKAYAMA Keisei
Принадлежит: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

A first RF radiating element is transmissive to visible light and includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is formed of at least one linear conductor. The second electrode is formed of a material having a visible light transmittance greater than the visible light transmittance of a material forming the first electrode. The conductivity of the second electrode is smaller than the conductivity of the first electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode face each other in a stacking direction (Z). The first RF radiating element includes a first region, in which the first electrode overlaps the at least one linear conductor, and a second region (TR), in which the first electrode does not overlap the at least one linear conductor, in plan view of the first RF radiating element in the stacking direction (Z). 1. An antenna element , comprising:a first RF radiating element having visible light transmittance to visible light, the first RF radiating element includesa first electrode including at least one linear conductor,a second electrode including a material having a visible light transmittance greater than the visible light transmittance of a material that forms the first electrode,a ground electrode that faces the first RF radiating element in a stacking direction, anda second RF radiating element disposed between the first RF radiating element and the ground electrode so as to face the first RF radiating element, the second RF radiating element is a power feed element, whereina conductivity of the second electrode is smaller than a conductivity of the first electrode,the first electrode and the second electrode face each other in the stacking direction, and{'claim-text': ['a first region in which the first electrode overlaps the at least one linear conductor, and', 'a second region, in which the first electrode does not overlap the at least one linear conductor.'], '#text': 'in plan view of the first RF radiating element in the ...

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Номер записи: 60
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Hearing aid with remote battery and antenna

Номер: US20220078562A1
Автор: Brian Dobson, Christopher Young, Daniel A. Hanson, Gregory John Haubrich, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Nathan Curtis Johnson, Preetham VARGHESE, Yoshi Kasahara
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories Inc

A hearing aid design is described that compartmentalizes hearing aid components for easier use and better operation. In one embodiment, the processing circuitry and transducers are disposed in housing designed to placed in the ear canal so as to be isolated from antennas and sources of noise. In one embodiment, the battery is moved out of the canal in a behind-the-ear housing so that the remaining components in the ear canal are smaller so as to improve fit rate.

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Номер записи: 61
03-03-2016 дата публикации

Antenna device and electronic equipment

Номер: US20160064822A1
Автор: Katsuhisa Orihara
Принадлежит: Dexerials Corp

An antenna device according to one of embodiments includes: an antenna substrate ( 11 ) around which an antenna coil ( 12 ) is wound; metallic foil ( 3 ) arranged on the antenna substrate ( 11 ) to be superposed on a portion of the antenna coil ( 12 ); and a magnetic sheet ( 20 ) arranged to be superposed on the antenna coil ( 12 ). On the first side ( 11 a ) of the antenna coil ( 12 ) in which a current flowing is carried in one direction, the antenna coil ( 12 ) is closer to the reader/writer ( 120 ) than the magnetic sheet ( 20 ) is, and/or, on the second side ( 11 b ) of the antenna coil ( 12 ) in which the current flowing is carried in another direction, the magnetic sheet ( 20 ) is closer to the reader/writer ( 120 ) than the antenna coil ( 12 ) is. The metallic foil ( 3 ) is superposed on the second side ( 11 b ) of the antenna coil ( 12 ).

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Номер записи: 62
04-03-2021 дата публикации

RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210064952A1
Автор: HONG Sunghoon, YANG Woo Seok, YANG Yong Suk
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

Provided are a radio frequency identification tag and a method of manufacturing the same. The radio frequency identification tag includes a substrate, an antenna unit provided on the substrate and configured to transmit and receive signals, an integrated circuit unit spaced apart from the antenna unit on the substrate, and an interrupter and a delay circuit unit connected in parallel between the antenna unit and the integrated circuit unit, wherein the interrupter includes a variable portion and a fixed portion opposite the variable portion, wherein the delay circuit unit includes a capacitor and a resistor. 1. A radio frequency identification tag comprising:a substrate;an antenna unit provided on the substrate and configured to transmit and receive signals;an integrated circuit unit spaced apart from the antenna unit on the substrate; andan interrupter and a delay circuit unit connected in parallel between the antenna unit and the integrated circuit unit,wherein the interrupter comprises a variable portion and a fixed portion opposite the variable portion,wherein the delay circuit unit comprises a capacitor and a resistor.2. The radio frequency identification tag of claim 1 , wherein the interrupter comprises at least one of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) claim 1 , polyurethane (PU) claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , silver nanowire (Ag nanowire) claim 1 , carbon nanotube (CNT) claim 1 , and metal nanoparticles.3. The radio frequency identification tag of claim 1 , further comprising:a first conductive line connected to the antenna unit;a second conductive line connected to the first conductive line and the delay circuit unit;a third conductive line connected between the capacitor and the resistor of the delay circuit unit;a fourth conductive line connected to the delay circuit unit and spaced apart from the second conductive line; anda fifth conductive line connected to the fourth conductive line and the integrated circuit unit.4. The radio frequency identification tag ...

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Номер записи: 63
01-03-2018 дата публикации

ANTENNA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME

Номер: US20180062275A1
Автор: Bang Jung-Youel, Kim Ki-Jung, Noh Hyung-Bin, PARK Sung-Won
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is an electronic device having an enhanced emission capability and including battery, at least one first antenna provided at a front of the battery, and at least one second antenna provided at a rear of the battery, wherein the at least one first antenna and the at least one second antenna may include a magnetic body and a conducting wire that is wound around the magnetic body multiple times. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a battery;at least one first antenna provided at a front of the battery; andat least one second antenna provided at a rear of the battery, wherein the at least one first antenna and the at least one second antenna include a magnetic body and a conducting wire that is wound around the magnetic body multiple times.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first antenna includes a magnetic secure transmission antenna claim 1 , and the at least one second antenna includes a near-field communication antenna.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first antenna and the at least one second antenna each are shaped as a solenoid that is formed as the conducting wire is wound around the magnetic body.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first antenna is provided between the battery and a display of the electronic device claim 1 , and the at least one second antenna is provided on a circuit board that is provided at a rear of the battery.5. The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the at least one second antenna is provided between the battery and the circuit board.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising:a circuit board disposed opposite the at least one first antenna with respect to the battery; anda wireless charging antenna disposed below the circuit board, wherein the battery blocks a magnetic force between the at least one first antenna and the wireless charging antenna.7. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a connector connecting ...

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Номер записи: 64
04-03-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING HELICAL ANTENNA

Номер: US20210066807A1
Автор: CHO Jaerok, JU Wanjae, KIM Jaehan, Lee Seunghak, YUN Jungyong
Принадлежит:

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include: a housing including a front plate and a rear plate disposed opposite the front plate; a display disposed in a space between the front plate and the rear plate and viewable through at least a portion of the front plate; an antenna structure including at least one coil having a first surface facing the rear plate in the space and a second surface facing a direction opposite the first surface, the antenna structure configured to transmit and/or receive a signal of a selected or designated frequency; a first magnetic sheet disposed at the first surface; a second magnetic sheet at least partially overlapping the first magnetic sheet when viewed from above the rear plate, the second magnetic sheet being disposed at the second surface; and a third magnetic sheet disposed closer to the rear plate than the second surface, and spaced apart from the first magnetic sheet to have electromagnetically designated isolation with the first magnetic sheet with the second magnetic sheet interposed therebetween, when viewed from above the rear plate. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing comprising a front plate and a rear plate disposed opposite the front plate;a display disposed in a space between the front plate and the rear plate and viewable through at least a portion of the front plate;an antenna structure comprising at least one coil, the antenna structure having a first surface facing the rear plate in the space and a second surface facing a direction opposite the first surface, the antenna structure configured to transmit and/or receive a signal of a selected or designated frequency;a first magnetic sheet disposed at the first surface;a second magnetic sheet at least partially overlapping the first magnetic sheet when viewed from above the rear plate, the second magnetic sheet being disposed at the second surface; anda third magnetic sheet disposed closer to the rear plate than the second surface, and ...

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Номер записи: 65
04-03-2021 дата публикации

NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE, CHIP CARD AND WEARABLE

Номер: US20210067203A1
Автор: GRUBER Josef, Hoelzl Juergen, Missoni Albert
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A Near Field Communication (NFC) device for transmitting a signal, including an NFC transceiver circuit having a transmission terminal and a reception terminal connected to an antenna; an electronic signal damping circuit; and a controller configured to control the electronic signal damping circuit to dampen a signal at the reception terminal to have a lower impedance during a transmission mode of the NFC device, during which the NFC device transmits the signal by means of the antenna, as compared with during a reception mode of the NFC device. 1. A Near Field Communication (NFC) device for transmitting a signal , comprising:an NFC transceiver circuit having a transmission terminal and a reception terminal connected to an antenna;an electronic signal damping circuit; anda controller configured to control the electronic signal damping circuit to dampen a signal at the reception terminal to have a lower impedance during a transmission mode, during which the NFC device transmits the signal by means of the antenna, as compared with during a reception mode.2. The NFC device as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the controller comprises a switch.3. The NFC device as claimed in claim 2 ,wherein the controller is configured to control the switch such that during the transmission mode the reception terminal is electrically conductively connected to the electronic signal damping circuit, and during the reception mode the reception terminal is disconnected from the electronic signal damping circuit.4. The NFC device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a further reception terminal and a further transmission terminal connected to the antenna.5. The NFC device as claimed in claim 4 ,wherein the controller is configured to control the switch such that during the transmission mode the reception terminal and the further reception terminal are electrically conductively connected to the electronic signal damping circuit, and during the reception mode the reception terminal and the ...

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Номер записи: 66
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Antenna apparatus and communication terminal

Номер: US20150070224A1
Автор: Shinichi Nakano
Принадлежит: Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd

In an antenna apparatus, on an undersurface of a metal cover, a feeding coil module is disposed. In a casing, a printed circuit board is included. A ground conductor, a feeding pin, and a ground connection conductor are disposed on the printed circuit board. When the metal cover is mounted on the casing, the feeding pin is in contact with a connection portion of the feeding coil module and is electrically connected thereto. The ground connection conductor is in contact with the metal cover and connects the metal cover to the ground conductor. The ground connection conductor is disposed at either side of a slit outside an area in which the current density of an induced current flowing through the metal cover is in a range from a maximum value to approximately 80% of the maximum value or one side of the slit in the area.

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Номер записи: 67
29-05-2014 дата публикации

MILLIMETER-WAVE RADIO FREQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGES WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNAS

Номер: US20140145883A1
Автор: Baks Christian W., Gu Xiaoxiong, Islam MD. Rashidul, Liu Duixian
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

A package structure includes a planar core structure, an antenna structure disposed on one side of the planar core structure, and an interface structure disposed on an opposite side of the planar core structure. The antenna structure and interface structure are each formed of a plurality of laminated layers, each laminated layer having a patterned conductive layer formed on an insulating layer. The antenna structure includes a planar antenna formed on one or more patterned conductive layers of the laminated layers. The interface structure includes a power plane, a ground plane, signal lines, and contact pads formed on one or more patterned conductive layers of the laminated layers of the interface structure. The package structure further includes an antenna feed line structure formed in, and routed through, the interface structure and the planar core structure, and connected to the planar antenna. 1. A package structure , comprising:a planar core structure comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side;an antenna structure disposed on the first side of the planar core structure, the antenna structure comprising a plurality of laminated layers, each laminated layer comprising a patterned conductive layer formed on an insulating layer, wherein the antenna structure comprises a planar antenna formed on one or more patterned conductive layers of the laminated layers of the antenna structure;an interface structure disposed on the second side of the planar core structure, wherein the interface structure comprises a plurality of laminated layers, each laminated layer comprising a patterned conductive layer formed on an insulating layer, wherein the interface structure comprises a power plane, a ground plane, signal lines, and contact pads formed on one or more patterned conductive layers of the laminated layers of the interface structure; andan antenna feed line structure formed in, and routed through, the interface structure and the planar core ...

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Номер записи: 68
10-03-2016 дата публикации

Case and apparatus including the same

Номер: US20160072337A1
Автор: Choon Hee Kim, Hyun Keun Lim, Isaac NAM, Jae Suk Sung, Ji Hoon Kim, Ki Won CHANG
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

A case includes a casing region made of metal and configured to cover at least a portion of an apparatus, and a coil electrically insulated from the casing region and having a ring shape or a polygonal shape having ends separated from each other, the coil being configured to be disposed outside the apparatus.

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Номер записи: 69
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Radio frequency identification (rfid) tag device and related methods

Номер: US20180069291A1
Автор: Timothy Jordan DAVIS
Принадлежит: Semiconductor Components Industries LLC

Implementations of antennas may include a meandering T-matching structure, a first meandering feed line coupled to the meandering T-matching structure, and a first radiating part coupled to the first meandering feed line. Implementations may include a second meandering feed line coupled to the meandering T-matching structure, and a second radiating part coupled to the meandering feed line. A gap may physically separate the first meandering feed line and the second meandering feed line.

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Номер записи: 70
08-03-2018 дата публикации

SWITCHABLE, OSCILLATING NEAR-FIELD AND FAR-FIELD ANTENNA

Номер: US20180069311A1
Автор: Markell Joshua, Pallas Derrick, Snyder Ian, Teachworth Morgan
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Disclosed is a system and method of a switchable, oscillating near-field and far-field antenna that may be used in access control systems. A controller is coupled to a transceiver, wherein the transceiver comprises an antenna module that includes both a near-field antenna and a far-field antenna. The near-field antenna is a subset of the far-field antenna, and the controller is adapted to cause the antenna module to oscillate between a near-field configuration and a far-field configuration while, for example, scanning an RFID tag of a wireless asset and receiving one or more return signals from the RFID tag, in order to determine a location of the wireless asset based on the one or more return signals. 1. An access control system comprising:a controller; anda transceiver coupled to the controller, wherein the transceiver comprises an antenna module including a near-field antenna and a far-field antenna, and wherein the near-field antenna is a subset of the far-field antenna.2. The access control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to perform operations comprising:scanning, using the transceiver, one or more RFID tags, wherein each RFID tag is associated with a corresponding wireless asset;receiving, via the transceiver, a one or more return signals from each of the RFID tags; anddetermining a location of each wireless asset based on the one or more return signals received from each RFID tag associated with the wireless asset.3. The access control system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to perform operations comprising:receiving two or more return signals from the RFID tag; anddetermining a direction of the wireless asset based on the two or more return signals.4. The access control system of claim 2 , further comprising:transmitting position information corresponding with one or more of the location of the wireless asset and the direction of the wireless asset to a cloud controller, wherein the cloud controller is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 71
08-03-2018 дата публикации

ANTENNA DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20180069325A1
Автор: YOSUI Kuniaki
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A square bracket-shaped radiation element is in a non-ground region of a board. A first reactance element that equivalently enters a short-circuited state in a second frequency band is connected between a second end of the radiation element and a ground conductor. A second reactance element that equivalently enters a short-circuited state in a first frequency band s connected between a first end of the radiation element and the ground conductor. In the UHF band, the radiation element and the ground conductor function as an inverted F antenna that contributes to field emission. In the HF band, a loop including the radiation element and the ground conductor functions as a loop antenna that contributes to magnetic field emission. 1. An antenna device comprising:a radiation element including a first feeding point and a second feeding point that is different from the first feeding point;a first feeder circuit that feeds a communication signal of a first frequency band to the radiation element with the first feeding point; anda second feeder circuit that feeds a communication signal of a second frequency band that is lower than the first frequency band to the radiation element with the second feeding point; whereinthe radiation element is an electric field type antenna and is a metal portion of a housing;the radiation element defines a part of a loop unit of a magnetic field type antenna;the radiation element is an antenna element for the first frequency band, and the loop unit is an antenna element for the second frequency band; andthe loop unit of the magnetic field type antenna is an antenna for an HF band RFID system.2. The antenna device according to claim 1 , wherein the first feeder circuit is connected to the first feeding point between a first end and a second end of the radiation element claim 1 , and the second feeder circuit is connected to the radiation element closer to the first end than the first feeder circuit.3. The antenna device according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 72
28-02-2019 дата публикации

ANTENNA MODULE

Номер: US20190067819A1
Автор: BAEK Hyung-Il, KIM Beom-Jin, LIM Ki-Sang, NOH Jin-Won
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Disclosed is an antenna module that combines a vertical winding type antenna and a horizontal winding type antenna, thus minimizing a mounting space, manufacturing costs, and design considerations. That is, the antenna module combines the vertical winding type antenna and the horizontal winding type antenna to form an antenna for resonating in the first frequency band and the second frequency band, and an antenna for wireless power transmission, thus implementing antenna performance that is equal to or greater than that of the multi-band antenna composed of the horizontal winding type radiation pattern while minimizing a mounting space. 1. An antenna module , comprising:a magnetic sheet;a first antenna resonating in a first frequency band, and located to be biased to one short side of the magnetic sheet; anda second antenna spaced apart from the first antenna to resonate in a second frequency band, and located to be biased to the other short side of the magnetic sheet.2. The antenna module of claim 1 ,wherein the magnetic sheet is formed with a material that the region where the first antenna is formed has a higher magnetic permeability than the region where the second antenna is formed, andis formed with a material that the region where the second antenna is formed has a lower loss rate than the region where the first antenna is formed.3. The antenna module of claim 1 ,wherein the magnetic sheet comprisesa first region where the first antenna is formed;a second region formed with a wider area than the first region, and where the second antenna is formed; anda third region interposed between the first region and the second region to separate the first antenna and the second antenna.4. The antenna module of claim 3 ,wherein the third region is formed with an opening portion.5. The antenna module of claim 1 ,wherein the magnetic sheet comprisesa first magnetic sheet where the first antenna is formed; anda second magnetic sheet located to be spaced apart from the first ...

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Номер записи: 73
11-03-2021 дата публикации

ANTENNA AND RFID TAG ISSUING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210075097A1
Автор: Tsuchida Sunao
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According to one or more embodiments, an antenna comprises a dielectric substrate, a line formed on a first surface of the dielectric substrate, and a ground layer formed on a second surface of the dielectric substrate. A maximum width of the line in a first direction of the first surface is greater than a maximum width of the line in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. A width of the ground layer in the second direction is equal to the maximum width of the line in the second direction. 1. An antenna , comprising:a dielectric substrate;{'b': 1', '2, 'a line on a first surface of the dielectric substrate, a maximum width WL of the line in a first direction of the first surface being greater than a maximum width WL of the line in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; and'}{'b': 2', '2, 'a ground layer on a second surface of the dielectric substrate, a width WG of the ground layer in the second direction being equal to the maximum width WL of the line in the second direction.'}2. The antenna according to claim 1 , whereina first end of the line is on a first end side of the first surface in the first direction, anda second end of the line is on the first end side or a second end side of the first surface in the first direction.3. The antenna according to claim 2 , wherein the line bends at multiple positions and extends in the first direction multiple times on the first surface of the dielectric substrate.4. The antenna according to claim 2 , wherein the line extends in the first direction claim 2 , then bends in the second direction claim 2 , and again extends in the first direction.5. The antenna according to claim 2 , further comprising:a feeding point at the first end of the line; anda termination resistor at the second end of the line, the termination resistor corresponding to a characteristic impedance of the line.6. The antenna according to claim 5 , wherein the feeding point and the termination resistor are on the second ...

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Номер записи: 74
11-03-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AND DETECTING PERFORMANCE OF RADIO-FREQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

Номер: US20210075449A1
Автор: HONG Ilpyo, KIM Jiyong, Kim Jooseung, LEE Hanyeop, LEE Hyosung, LEE Jongin, NA Hyoseok
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Disclosed is an electronic device including an antenna module comprising a plurality of radio frequency (RF) chains, and a processor configured to control the antenna module, wherein each of the RF chains comprises an amplifier that amplifies power and a power detector, and wherein the antenna module further comprises a switching circuit that selectively switches between a first path and a second path, the first path being a connection through which an RF signal converted in the antenna module is transmitted to the power detector causing the RF signal to be detected, and the second path being a connection through which the RF signal is transmitted to the amplifier causing the power detector to detect an RF signal of the amplifier. 1. An electronic device , comprising:an antenna module comprising a plurality of radio frequency (RF) chains; anda processor configured to control the antenna module,wherein each of the RF chains comprises an amplifier that amplifies power and a power detector, andwherein the antenna module further comprises a switching circuit that selectively switches between a first path and a second path, the first path being a connection through which an RF signal converted in the antenna module is transmitted to the power detector causing the RF signal to be detected, and the second path being a connection through which the RF signal is transmitted to the amplifier causing the power detector to detect an RF signal of the amplifier.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the antenna module comprises a radio-frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) claim 1 , andwherein the switch circuit disposed in the RFIC further comprises:a first switch, configured to perform switching so as to transfer the RF signal of an input end to a first output end connected to an input end of a second switch, or to transfer the RF signal to a second output end connected to at least one amplifier; andthe second switch, configured to perform switching so as to transfer an RF ...

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Номер записи: 75
07-03-2019 дата публикации

Combo type antenna module

Номер: US20190074577A1
Автор: Beom-jin Kim, Hyung-Il Baek, Kyung-Hyun RYU
Принадлежит: Amotech Co Ltd

The present invention relates to a combo type antenna module capable of maximizing performance of all antennas while minimizing a thickness of the antenna module by laminating a magnetic sheet having different thicknesses according to an antenna pattern formed on a base sheet. The combo type antenna module includes: a first antenna pattern formed on one surface and the other surface of the base sheet; a second antenna pattern formed on one surface of the base sheet; and a magnetic member laminated on the other surface of the base sheet, wherein the magnetic member is formed so that a thickness of a region corresponding to the second antenna pattern is formed thicker than that of a region corresponding to the first antenna pattern.

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Номер записи: 76
17-03-2016 дата публикации

POWER SOCKET APPARATUS WITH ANTENNA MODULE

Номер: US20160079716A1
Автор: HSIEH Tsung-Hsing, HUANG Wei-Chun
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A power socket apparatus includes a power socket and an antenna module. The power socket includes an accommodating space. The accommodating space is defined inside the power socket. The antenna module is arranged inside the accommodating space. 1. A power socket apparatus comprising:a power socket; andan antenna module, an accommodating space defined inside the power socket,', 'wherein the antenna module is arranged inside the accommodating space., 'wherein the power socket comprises2. The power socket apparatus in claim 1 , wherein the antenna module comprises a printed circuit board antenna arranged inside the accommodating space.3. The power socket apparatus in claim 2 , further comprising an extended printed circuit board electrically connected to the printed circuit board antenna.4. The power socket apparatus in claim 3 , further comprising a connector arranged on the extended printed circuit board and electrically connected to the extended printed circuit board and the printed circuit board antenna.5. The power socket apparatus in claim 1 , wherein the antenna module comprises:an internal printed circuit board arranged inside the accommodating space; andan inductor antenna arranged on the internal printed circuit board and electrically connected to the internal printed circuit board.6. The power socket apparatus in claim 5 , further comprising an extended printed circuit board electrically connected to the internal printed circuit board and the inductor antenna.7. The power socket apparatus in claim 6 , further comprising a connector arranged on the extended printed circuit board and electrically connected to the extended printed circuit board claim 6 , the internal printed circuit board and the inductor antenna.8. The power socket apparatus in claim 1 , wherein the antenna module comprises a ferrite rod arranged inside the accommodating space.9. The power socket apparatus in claim 8 , wherein the antenna module further comprises a coil wrapped around the ...

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Номер записи: 77
24-03-2022 дата публикации

Electronic Devices Having Multiple Phased Antenna Arrays

Номер: US20220094078A1
Автор: Begashaw Simon G., Chaudhary Madhusudan, Jiang Yi, Ma Kexin, Pascolini Mattia, Wu Jiangfeng, Xu Hao, Yong Siwen, ZHANG Lijun
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An electronic device may include first and second phased antenna arrays that convey radio-frequency signals at frequencies greater than 10 GHz. The second array may have fewer antennas than the first array. Control circuitry may control the first and second arrays in a diversity mode and in a simultaneous array mode. In the diversity mode, the first array may form a first signal beam while the second array is inactive. When the first array is blocked by an object or otherwise exhibits unsatisfactory performance, the second array may form a second signal beam while the first array is inactive. In the simultaneous mode, the first and second arrays may form a combined array that produces a third signal beam. The combined array may maximize gain. Hierarchical beam searching operations may be performed. The arrays may be distributed across one or more modules. 1. An electronic device comprising:a first phased antenna array;a second phased antenna array having fewer antennas than the first phased antenna array, the first and second phased antenna arrays being configured to convey radio-frequency signals at a frequency greater than 10 GHz; and a first mode in which the first phased antenna array forms a first signal beam at a first beam pointing angle while the second phased antenna array is inactive, and', 'a second mode in which antennas from both the first phased antenna array and the second phased antenna array form a second signal beam at a second beam pointing angle., 'control circuitry coupled to the first and second phased antenna arrays, wherein the control circuitry is configured to operate the first and second phased antenna arrays in2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the control circuitry is configured to operate the first and second phased antenna arrays in a third mode in which the second phased antenna array forms a third signal beam at a third beam pointing angle while the first phased antenna array is inactive.3. The electronic device of claim 2 ...

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Номер записи: 78
18-03-2021 дата публикации

WIRELESS TAG READER APPARATUS AND WIRELESS TAG READING METHOD

Номер: US20210081620A1
Автор: Yaginuma Jun
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According to an embodiment, a wireless tag reader apparatus includes a reader and a processor. The reader acquires the position information of the wireless tag based on the phase difference between the carrier waves and the response waves transmitted and received by the first antenna and the second antenna. The processor determines whether or not the wireless tag is in the predetermined zone based on the position information acquired by the reader. 1. A wireless tag reader apparatus configured to read information from a wireless tag in a predetermined zone , comprising:a first antenna that is provided movably relative to the predetermined zone, transmits a carrier wave, and receives a response wave from the wireless tag;a second antenna that is provided movably relative to the predetermined zone, transmits a carrier wave, and receives a response wave from the wireless tag, the second antenna being different from the first antenna;a reader that acquires identification information of the wireless tag included in the response wave from the wireless tag received by the first antenna and the second antenna, and acquires position information of the wireless tag based on a phase difference between the carrier waves and the response waves transmitted and received by the first antenna and the second antenna;a memory that stores the information acquired by the reader; and determines whether or not the wireless tag is in the predetermined zone based on the position information acquired by the reader, and', 'when determining that the wireless tag is in the predetermined zone, stores the identification information of the wireless tag acquired by the reader in the memory., 'a processor that'}2. The wireless tag reader apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe position information indicates a position of the wireless tag which is estimated from a temporal change of the phase difference due to movement of the first antenna and movement of the second antenna.3. The wireless tag ...

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Номер записи: 79
14-03-2019 дата публикации

Multifunctional Hybrid Module And Portable Device Comprising Same

Номер: US20190082564A1
Автор: Jang Kil Jae
Принадлежит: Amosense Co., Ltd.

A multifunctional integrated module is provided. The multifunctional integrated module includes an antenna unit including heterogeneous antennas and a magnetic field shielding unit, disposed on one surface of the antenna unit, including a magnetic field shielding layer which includes shredded Fe-based alloy fragments and a dielectric filling at least a part of gaps between at least a part of some adjacent ones of the shredded Fe-based alloy fragments, to improve the characteristics of the antennas and condense a magnetic flux toward the antennas. According to this, although the functions are performed simultaneously, the respective functions are excellently expressed at the same time, and the durability can be ensured by preventing the deterioration of the function even with external physical shocks during use. 1. A multifunctional integrated module , comprisingan antenna unit including heterogeneous antennas; anda magnetic field shielding unit, disposed on one surface of the antenna unit, including a magnetic field shielding layer which includes shredded Fe-based alloy fragments and a dielectric filling at least a part of gaps between at least a part of some adjacent ones of the shredded Fe-based alloy fragments, configured to improve characteristics of the antennas and condense a magnetic flux toward the antennas.2. The multifunctional integrated module of claim 1 , wherein the heterogeneous antennas have different operating frequency bands from each other or perform different functions from each other.3. The multifunctional integrated module of claim 2 , wherein the heterogeneous antennas include at least two types of antennas among a near field communication (NFC) antenna claim 2 , a magnetic security transmission (MST) antenna claim 2 , and a wireless power transmission (WPT) antenna.4. The multifunctional integrated module of claim 2 , wherein the heterogeneous antennas include two or more types of antennas among a first antenna having an operating frequency ...

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Номер записи: 80
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Semiconductor encapsulation structure and encapsulation method

Номер: US20220102286A1
Автор: Peng Liu, Wenbin KANG, Xiaolei Zhou
Принадлежит: Luxshare Electronic Technology Kunshan Ltd

Provided are a semiconductor encapsulation structure and an encapsulation method. The structure includes a circuit board, which includes at least one electromagnetic shield area and a non-electromagnetic shield area located on one side of the electromagnetic shield area, where the circuit board internally includes a number N of metal line layers stacked in sequence and insulating layers located between adjacent metal line layers; a non-shield module and a shield module, where the non-shield module is located within the non-electromagnetic shield area, and the shield module is located within the electromagnetic shield area; a thin film encapsulation layer, located on a side of the circuit board adjacent to the first surface, where the thin film encapsulation layer covers the non-electromagnetic shield area and the electromagnetic shield area; an electromagnetic shield structure, which covers the electromagnetic shield area and forms the closed space with the circuit board.

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Номер записи: 81
30-03-2017 дата публикации

DUAL-INTERFACE IC CARD MODULE

Номер: US20170092612A1
Автор: Zenz Christian
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The disclosure relates to a dual-interface integrated circuit (IC) card module for use in a dual-interface IC card. Embodiments disclosed include a dual-interface integrated circuit card module (), the module comprising: a substrate () having first and second opposing surfaces; a contact pad () on the first surface of the substrate; an integrated circuit () on the second surface of the substrate (), the integrated circuit () having electrical connections to the contact pad () through the substrate (); and a pair of antenna pads () disposed in recesses () in the second surface of the substrate () and electrically connected to corresponding antenna connections on the integrated circuit (). 1. A dual-interface integrated circuit card module , the module comprising:a substrate having first and second opposing surfaces;a contact pad on the first surface of the substrate;an integrated circuit on the second surface of the substrate, the integrated circuit having electrical connections to the contact pad through the substrate; anda pair of antenna pads disposed in recesses in the second surface of the substrate and electrically connected to corresponding antenna connections on the integrated circuit.2. The module of claim 1 , wherein the recesses pass through the substrate claim 1 , the antenna pads being attached to a back surface of the contact pad.3. The module of claim 1 , wherein the antenna pads are electrically connected to the corresponding antenna connections on the integrated circuit by bond wires.4. The module of claim 3 , wherein the integrated circuit and bond wires are encapsulated in a protective material.5. The module of claim 1 , wherein each antenna pad comprises a metal contact.6. The module of claim 1 , wherein each antenna pad comprises a laminate with a metal contact layer.7. The module of claim 1 , wherein each antenna pad comprises a first part that is entirely contained within a recess claim 1 , and a second part extending out of the recess.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 82
28-03-2019 дата публикации

SURGICAL DEVICE GUIDANCE AND MONITORING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20190090779A1
Автор: JR. Fred T., Lee, Miel David, Rudie Eric N., van der Weide Daniel W., van der Weide Noah, Wilke Lee G.
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Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of one or more tags in a patient. 1. A device comprising:a) an attachment component comprising at least one location emitter, wherein the attachment component is configured to be attached to a hand-held medical device with a device tip; andb) a display component: i) attached to, or ii) integral with, the attachment component, wherein the display component comprises a display screen,wherein said display screen is configured to receive data about the position of a tag and said medical device from a computer system, wherein said computer system is configured to receive information from a plurality of witness stations and generate said data, andwherein said tag comprises an antenna and is physically separate from, and not physically linked to, any of: said attachment component, said display component, and said hand-held medical device; and i) a tag indicator which corresponds to the physical location of said tag, and', A) a total distance indicator which indicates the distance of the device tip to the tag,', 'B) a medical device indicator which corresponds to the location of the medical device with respect to the tag,', 'C) a tag-tip vector indicator which provides a representation of the two-dimensional distance, and two-dimensional location, of the device tip to the tag; and', 'D) a depth indicator which provides an indication of high above, or below, the device tip is with respect to the tag., 'ii) at least one of the following additional indictors], 'wherein the display screen displays2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said tag emits sidebands at defined frequencies upon activation by a magnetic field.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said display screen further displays a directional indicator which provides information for moving or positioning the medical device.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein said directional indicator comprises an image of said medical device that is distinct ...

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Номер записи: 83
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Antenna-integrated radio frequency module

Номер: US20200091585A1
Автор: Ho Kyung KANG, Hong In KIM, Thomas A. Kim
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

An antenna-integrated radio frequency (RF) module includes a multilayer substrate disposed between an integrated chip (IC) and patch antennas, signal vias, and ground members. The IC is configured to generate RF signals. The signal vias are configured to connect and transmit/receive the RF signals from each of the patch antennas to the IC. The ground members are disposed on an outer surface layer and intermediate surface layers of the multilayer substrate to surround each of the patch antennas and the signal vias.

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Номер записи: 84
12-05-2022 дата публикации

CARD INLAY FOR DIRECT CONNECTION OR INDUCTIVE COUPLING TECHNOLOGY

Номер: US20220147785A1
Автор: LO Joe, PLACITELLI Alejandro, ROESSNER Holger
Принадлежит: AdvanIDe Holdings Pte. Ltd.

An inlay for a chip card. The inlay includes a module coupling antenna for inductively coupling to a chip module antenna of a chip module and a card reader coupling antenna for inductively coupling to a reader antenna of an external card reader. The card reader coupling antenna is electrically connected to the module coupling antenna. The inlay also includes a chip capacitor module that is electrically connected to the card reader coupling antenna for enabling the card reader coupling antenna to resonate at a predetermined frequency. The chip capacitor module includes at least one passive component for storing electrical energy. The at least one passive component has a capacitance within a range from 40 picofarads to 140 picofarads and a major area that is smaller than 2.6 square millimetres. 1. A chip card comprising:a chip module comprising a chip module antenna,a contact interface being electrically connected to the chip module for electrically connecting the chip module to an external card reader when the chip card is positioned in the external card reader,a metal layer comprising an opening that extends to an outer edge of the metal layer, and a module coupling antenna which inductively couples with the chip module antenna,', 'a card reader coupling antenna which inductively couples with a reader antenna of the external card reader, the card reader coupling antenna being electrically connected to the module coupling antenna, and', 'a chip capacitor module that is electrically connected to the card reader coupling antenna for enabling the card reader coupling antenna to resonate at a predetermined frequency,, 'an inlay arranged in the opening, the inlay comprising'}wherein the chip capacitor module comprises at least one passive component for storing electrical energy,wherein the at least one passive component has a capacitance within a range from 40 picofarads to 140 picofarads and a major area that is smaller than 2.6 square millimeters, andwherein the card ...

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Номер записи: 85
01-04-2021 дата публикации

ANTENNA MODULE

Номер: US20210098862A1
Автор: Noh Jin Won
Принадлежит: AMOTECH CO., LTD.

Provided is an antenna module for increasing a recognition area by using a metal deco or a deco panel of a portable terminal as an auxiliary radiator of a radiation pattern for near field communication. The provided antenna module includes: a metal deco disposed on a rear side of a portable terminal; and a radiation pattern connected to the metal deco, in which the metal deco is spaced at both ends by means of a slit, and one end is configured to be directly connected with one end of a radiation pattern so as to act as an auxiliary radiator of the radiation pattern. 1. An antenna module comprising:a metal deco disposed on the rear surface of a portable terminal; anda radiation pattern connected to the metal deco,wherein the metal deco has both ends spaced apart from each other by a slit, and one end directly connected to one end of the radiation pattern and is configured to be operated as an auxiliary radiator of the radiation pattern.2. The antenna module of claim 1 ,wherein the metal deco is disposed along the outer circumference of a deco panel on which at least one of a camera and a flash of the portable terminal is disposed.3. The antenna module of claim 1 ,wherein the metal deco is disposed along the outer circumference of a hole formed in a deco panel of the portable terminal.4. The antenna module of claim 1 ,wherein the metal deco has a frame shape in which a through hole having a deco panel of the portable terminal disposed therein is formed.5. The antenna module of claim 1 ,wherein a first end of the metal deco is connected to a first end of the radiation pattern, andwherein a second end of the metal deco is connected to one of a matching circuit and a communication chipset of the portable terminal.6. The antenna module of claim 1 ,wherein a second end of the radiation pattern is connected to one of a matching circuit and a communication chipset of the portable terminal.7. The antenna module of claim 1 , further comprising: a conductive member for directly ...

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Номер записи: 86
28-03-2019 дата публикации

HOUSING

Номер: US20190095660A1
Автор: FURUKAWA Hiroyuki, Hineno Mitsuru, Moriya Masaaki, MUGIRANEZA JEAN, OMATSU TOMOHIRO, SHIOBARA NAOKI, Sugita Yasuhiro, Ueno Masafumi, Yamagishi Shinji
Принадлежит: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Near field radio communication with a communication device located at or near a housing is enabled in a simple configuration. A housing defining at least part of a space having a prescribed shape includes an NFC antenna. In addition, the NFC antenna is disposed along a surface of the housing for performing the near field radio communication with an NFC card located inside the space having the prescribed shape. 1. A housing defining at least part of a space having a prescribed shape , the housing comprising:an antenna disposed along a surface of the housing and configured to perform near field radio communication with a communication device located inside the space defined by the housing.2. The housing according to claim 1 ,wherein at least part of the housing is transparent.3. The housing according to claim 2 ,wherein the antenna includes a transparent antenna disposed on a transparent portion of the housing.4. The housing according to claim 1 ,wherein the housing includes a cylindrical portion or part of a cylindrical portion, inside which the communication device is allowed to enter.5. The housing according to claim 4 ,wherein the antenna is configured to assist communication between a first communication device disposed inside the cylindrical portion or the part of the cylindrical portion and a second communication device disposed outside the cylindrical portion or the part of the cylindrical portion.6. The housing according to claim 1 ,wherein the antenna is configured to assist communication between a first communication device disposed inside the space having a prescribed shape and a second communication device being outside the space and disposed on a position facing the first communication device across the antenna.7. The housing according to claim 2 ,wherein the housing includes a cylindrical portion or part of a cylindrical portion, inside which the communication device is allowed to enter.8. The housing according to claim 3 ,wherein the housing includes a ...

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Номер записи: 87
14-04-2016 дата публикации

COIL MODULE, ANTENNA DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20160104937A1
Автор: KUBO Yusuke, KUMURA Tatsuo, RYOSON Hiroyuki
Принадлежит:

Provided is a coil module which is reduced in size and made slimmer by incorporating a material and structure resistant to magnetic saturation. The coil module has: a magnetic resin layer containing magnetic particles; and a spiral coil, wherein the magnetic resin layer contains magnetic particles having a spherical shape or a spheroid shape having a dimensional ratio of not more than 6, the dimensional ratio being expressed as a ratio of the major diameter to the minor diameter. 1. A coil module , comprising:a magnetic shield layer containing a magnetic material; anda spiral coil,wherein the magnetic shield layer includes at least one magnetic resin layer containing magnetic particles, and{'b': '6', 'wherein the magnetic resin layer contains magnetic particles having a spherical shape or a spheroid shape having a dimensional ratio of not more than , the dimensional ratio being expressed as a ratio of a major diameter to a minor diameter.'}2. The coil module according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic shield layer further includes a magnetic layer containing a magnetic material having a magnetic property different from a magnetic property of the magnetic resin layer.3. The coil module according claim 1 , wherein the magnetic resin layer contains a metal magnetic powder claim 1 , a resin claim 1 , and a lubricant claim 1 , and is a dust core obtained by applying compression molding to a mixture of the metal magnetic powder claim 1 , the resin claim 1 , and the lubricant.4. The coil module according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic resin layer is formed by kneading the magnetic particles and a resin claim 1 , thereby having pliability.5. The coil module according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic shield layer accommodates a terminal of the spiral coil claim 1 , the terminal protruding in a thickness direction of said coil module.6. The coil module according to claim 1 , wherein the spiral coil comprises a coil having a conductive layer pattern formed on at least one ...

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Номер записи: 88
03-07-2014 дата публикации

Antenna Assembly

Номер: US20140184461A1
Автор: Jinwook Seo, JungHoon Chae, Jungmin Kim
Принадлежит: AAC Acoustic Technologies Changzhou Co Ltd, AAC Acoustic Technologies Shenzhen Co Ltd

An antenna assembly includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface, an antenna coil attached to the first surface of the substrate and including a number of pins, a flexible printed circuit board including a number of first contacts electrically connected to the pins, wherein the substrate is disposed in a same plane with the flexible printed circuit board.

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Номер записи: 89
12-04-2018 дата публикации

METHODS FOR CREATING RFID TAGS BASED ON FLEXIBLE ANTENNA MATERIALS

Номер: US20180102585A1
Автор: FORSTER Ian
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Methods and systems form shaped wire lengths of flexible wire materials by use of dispensing heads and movement of same in a direction along an axis different from the axis of movement followed by a web of material with which the thus formed shaped wire lengths are combined or to which the thus formed shaped wired are secured or adhered by adhesives applied onto the web prior to or during dispensing. Items are prepared that are suitable for use as antenna components of RFID devices. Also, RFID elements can be positioned on the web and the shaped wire length applied to the RFID element to provide a combination RFID device having both antenna and RFID element. Shaping of the flexible wires is achieved in manufacturing times substantially shorter than other methods and systems. 1. An antenna component assembly method , comprising:selecting a web having a receptor surface and translating same along a first directional axis to form a translating web;providing a dispenser with a dispenser head and positioning the dispenser head at a location closely spaced from the receptor surface of the translating web, the dispenser being associated with a supply of wire;oscillating the dispenser head in at least one direction that is along a second directional axis, the second directional axis being perpendicular to the first directional axis, while dispensing wire from the supply of wire through the dispensing head and onto the web;said translating of the web, said oscillating of the dispenser head and said dispensing of wire combine to deposit a flow of shaped wire lengths onto the translating web to form a deposit of shaped wire; andcombining the deposit of shaped wire lengths with the web to form a flow of antenna component assemblies.2. The method in accordance with claim 1 , further including interrupting the wire dispensing at locations so as to define a plurality of antenna components with a wire antenna of desired shape and size.3. The method in accordance with claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 90
13-04-2017 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20170104514A1
Автор: Shimohata Yasuyuki, Suzuki Kazuhiro
Принадлежит:

An information processing device includes: a communication control unit which performs short-range wireless communication with an IC tag; a base antenna; and a terminal to which an extension antenna device can be connected, the extension antenna device includes: extension antennas; and a terminal which, by being connected to the terminal to which an extension antenna device can be connected, connects the extension antennas and the information processing device to each other, and the communication control unit performs the short-range wireless communication with the IC tag via at least any of the base antenna and the extension antennas. 1. An information processing system comprising an information processing device and an extension antenna device connected to the information processing device , whereinthe information processing device comprises:a communication control unit which performs short-range wireless communication with a communicator having a short-range wireless communication function;a base antenna which is used for the short-range wireless communication; andan information processing device-side terminal which is configured to be connected with the extension antenna device,the extension antenna device comprises:an extension antenna which is used for the short-range wireless communication; andan extension antenna-side terminal which, by being connected to the information processing device-side terminal, connects the extension antenna and the information processing device to each other, andthe communication control unit performs the short-range wireless communication with the communicator via at least one of the base antenna and the extension antenna.2. The information processing system according to claim 1 , whereinthe information processing device further comprises a switching unit configured to switch a signal to be sent to the communication control unit between a signal from the base antenna and a signal from the extension antenna, andthe communication ...

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Номер записи: 91
02-06-2022 дата публикации

CONTACTLESS INFORMATION CARRIER

Номер: US20220172019A1
Автор: Kobayashi Hideki, OHSHIMA Kiyoshi
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A contactless information medium is provided with a spiral wiring on an IC chip. The IC chip has first and second electrodes, and the spiral wiring has first and second end portions electrically connected to the first and second electrodes, respectively. A first relay wiring is connected to the first electrode via a first connecting hole. The first end portion is connected to the first relay wiring via a third connecting hole formed on an inner peripheral side of the spiral wiring. The first relay wiring includes a rectangular region diagonally including the first connecting hole and the third connecting hole. 1. A contactless information carrier , comprising:an IC chip having a first electrode and a second electrode; anda spiral wiring having a first end portion and a second end portion electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, respectively, wherein: a first insulating film on the first electrode and the second electrode;', 'a first relay wiring on the first insulating film, and', 'a second insulating film on the first relay wiring;, 'the IC chip is provided withthe spiral wiring is formed on the second insulating film;the first end portion and the second end portion are positioned on an inner peripheral side and an outer peripheral side of the spiral wiring, respectively;the first electrode and the second electrode are positioned on the outer peripheral side of the spiral wiring; and is connected to the first electrode via a first connecting hole formed in the first insulating film and is connected to the first end portion via a third connecting hole formed in the second insulating film, and', 'includes a rectangular region diagonally including the first connecting hole and the third connecting hole., 'the first relay wiring'}2. The contactless information carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the second insulating film is a rotary coating film.3. The contactless information carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the first relay ...

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Номер записи: 92
10-07-2014 дата публикации

Antenna for RFID Device and Method for Making the Same

Номер: US20140191045A1
Автор: FORSTER Ian James
Принадлежит: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

An RFID tag or label or device includes an RFID chip and an antenna. The antenna is manufactured by weakening a portion of a foil material, which weakened portion may be in a tessellating pattern. The foil material is then placed in contact with adhesive on a substrate. The foil material and substrate are separated, so as to retain on the substrate the portion of the foil material in contact with the adhesive. The foil material remaining on the substrate defines an antenna, which may subsequently be electrically connected to an RFID chip to provide an RFID tag or label or device. 1. A method for manufacturing an antenna for an RFID device , comprising:providing a foil material;forming a weakened portion in the foil material;providing a substrate having an adhesive;placing at least a portion of the foil material in contact with the adhesive of the substrate; andseparating the foil material from the substrate so as to retain on the substrate the portion of the foil material in contact with the adhesive, thereby defining an antenna for an RFID device.2. The method of claim 1 , whereinsaid providing a foil material includes forming at least two shapes in the foil material with a boundary between the at least two shapes, andsaid forming a weakened portion in the foil material includes weakening at least a portion of the boundary.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said forming a weakened portion in the foil material includes thinning the foil material along at least a portion of the boundary.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said forming a weakened portion in the foil material includes removing the foil material along at least a portion of the boundary.5. The method of claim 1 , whereinsaid providing a foil material includes forming more than two shapes in the foil material with a boundary between adjacent shapes, andsaid forming a weakened portion in the foil material includes weakening at least a portion of at least one of the boundaries.6. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 93
30-04-2015 дата публикации

WIRELESS MODULE WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA BY USING RIGID-FLEX BOARD

Номер: US20150116156A1
Автор: CHEN Hsin-Hong, LIU E-Chan, SHIH Ruei-Kun
Принадлежит:

A wireless module includes a flex substrate, an antenna integrated in the flex substrate and electrically connected to a signal layer and a ground layer of the flex substrate, a first rigid substrate stacked on one side of the flex substrate remote from the antenna, and a communication unit mounted on the first rigid substrate and electrically connected to the signal layer. Thus, the flex substrate and the first rigid substrate are laminated into a Rigid-Flex board. Further, the signal layer and the ground layer are continuously arranged in the same flex substrate, It will be helpful in decreasing the uncertainty and loss of RF signal transmission path, reducing component costs, facilitating optimization of the antenna and reducing the module size. 1. A wireless module with integrated antenna by using rigid-flex board , comprising:a flex substrate comprising opposing first surface and second surface, a signal layer and a ground layer;an antenna integrated in one side of said flex substrate, said antenna comprising a radiator and a feed-in segment and a grounding segment extended from said radiator and respectively electrically connected to said signal layer and said ground layer;a first rigid substrate stacked on said first surface of said flex substrate at an opposite side remote from said antenna; anda communication unit integrated in said first rigid substrate and electrically connected to said signal layer.2. The wireless module with integrated antenna by using rigid-flex board as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said antenna and said signal layer are located on said first surface.3. The wireless module with integrated antenna by using rigid-flex board as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said ground layer is located on said second surface.4. The wireless module with integrated antenna by using rigid-flex board as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said communication unit comprises at least one communication IC.5. The wireless module with integrated antenna by using rigid-flex ...

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Номер записи: 94
30-04-2015 дата публикации

Transparent Conformal Polymer Antennas for RFID and Other Wireless Communications Applications

Номер: US20150116172A1
Автор: Adam K. Fontecchio, Kapil R. Dandekar, Timothy Kurzweg
Принадлежит: DREXEL UNIVERSITY

An optically transparent conformal polymer antenna and a method for producing the antenna from optically transparent conductive polymers. The method includes selecting an antenna design; providing an optically transparent conductive polymer material capable of being printed using an ink-jet printer device; and printing layers of the polymer in the desired antenna design pattern onto a substrate. The surface tension of the polymer solution is adjusted to allow the material to pass through a printer head for printing on a flexible substrate. The material is modified to have a higher conductivity than regular conductive polymer materials so that a suitable antenna may be formed.

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Номер записи: 95
19-04-2018 дата публикации

Systems and methods for antenna pattern measurement

Номер: US20180109331A1
Автор: Jason HARRIGAN, Pavel Nikitin
Принадлежит: Intermec Inc

Systems and methods for antenna pattern measurement are provided. One system includes a plurality of wireless sensors arranged in an array, wherein the wireless sensors are configured to be powered by radio-frequency (RF) signals at different power levels. The system also may include a controller configured to wirelessly transmit the RF signals at different power levels and measure responses from the wireless sensors at the different power levels. The system may further include a processor configured to calculate a radiation pattern of an antenna under test using the measured responses.

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Номер записи: 96
29-04-2021 дата публикации

SENSING UNITS INCLUDING A RADIO-FREQUENCY SENSOR, AND RELATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS

Номер: US20210126339A1
Автор: Smith James A.
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Systems, devices, and methods related to generating and/or transmitting sensor measurement data are described. A device may include a first conductive pad positioned on a first surface of a substrate. The device may also include a second conductive pad positioned on a second, opposite surface of the substrate. Further, the device may include an inductive coil coupled between the first electrical pad and the second electrical pad. Also, the device may include a third conductive pad positioned on a third surface of the substrate and configured to couple to a sensor. The device may include a fourth conductive pad positioned on a fourth surface of the substrate and configured to couple to the sensor. The device may be configured to wirelessly transmit a signal. 1. A sensing unit , comprising:a substrate;a first conductive pad positioned on a first surface of the substrate;a second conductive pad positioned on a second surface of the substrate, the second surface opposite the first surface;an inductive coil coupled between the first conductive pad and the second conductive pad;a third conductive pad positioned a third surface of the substrate and configured to couple to a sensor, the third surface adjacent each of the first surface and the second surface; anda fourth conductive pad positioned a fourth surface of the substrate and configured to couple to the sensor, the fourth surface adjacent each of the first surface and the second surface and opposite the third surface.2. The sensing unit of claim 1 , the substrate comprising one of polymer derived ceramic (PDC) claim 1 , silicon carbide claim 1 , or silicon nitride.3. The sensing unit of claim 1 , the substrate comprising a dielectric material.4. The sensing unit of claim 1 , wherein the first conductive pad claim 1 , the second conductive pad claim 1 , and the inductive coil are configured as an antenna for wirelessly transmitting a RF signal generated in response to receipt of a voltage generated by the sensor and ...

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Номер записи: 97
29-04-2021 дата публикации

ANTENNA DEVICE

Номер: US20210126366A1
Автор: ONAKA Kengo, SUDO Kaoru
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An antenna device includes a ground electrode, a feed element, and a parasitic element. The ground electrode has a substantially non-square rectangular plane shape that includes a first side extending in a first direction and a second side extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The feed element has a substantially rectangular plane shape and is formed in such a way that each side of the feed element becomes parallel to the first direction or the second direction. The parasitic element is formed in such a manner as to face a side of the feed element parallel to the first side. The feed element is configured to radiate a first polarized wave that excites in the first direction and a second polarized wave that excites in the second direction. The length of the first side is longer than the length of the second side. 1. An antenna device comprising:a ground electrode having a substantially non-square rectangular planar shape that includes a first side extending in a first direction and a second side extending in a second direction, the second direction being orthogonal to the first direction;a first feed conductor having a substantially rectangular planar shape, each side of the first feed conductor being parallel to the first direction or the second direction; anda first parasitic circuit element facing a side of the first feed conductor, the side of the first feed conductor being parallel to the first side as seen in a plan view of the antenna device viewed from a normal direction of the first feed conductor, wherein:the first feed conductor is configured to radiate a first polarized wave that is excited in the first direction and a second polarized wave that is excited in the second direction, anda length of the first side is longer than a length of the second side.2. The antenna device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a passive circuit element having a substantially rectangular planar shape, at least part of the passive circuit ...

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Номер записи: 98
02-04-2020 дата публикации

INFORMATION CARRIER AND TAG ANTENNA STRUCTURE THEREOF

Номер: US20200106154A1
Автор: Chao Chen-Pang, Hsiao An-Yao, TSAI Cheng-Han, YANG CHANG-FA
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A tag antenna structure of an information carrier includes a carrying sheet and a tag antenna disposed on the carrying sheet. An outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet is symmetrical to a first central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet and the first central axis is defined as a first outer diameter. The tag antenna includes an annular segment and two extending segments respectively extending from two end portions of the annular segment. An outer lateral edge of the annular segment is symmetrical to a second central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the annular segment and the second central axis is defined as a second outer diameter that is smaller than the first outer diameter. The second central axis and the first central axis have an offset distance there-between that is larger than zero. 1. An information carrier , comprising:a carrying sheet defining a first central axis, wherein an outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet is symmetrical to the first central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet and the first central axis is defined as a first outer diameter;a sheet-like insulating protector having an outer lateral edge symmetrical to the first central axis, wherein the carrying sheet is embedded in the insulating protector; an annular segment defining a second central axis, wherein an outer lateral edge of the annular segment is symmetrical to the second central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the annular segment and the second central axis is defined as a second outer diameter; the annular segment includes two end portions arranged adjacent to each other and spaced apart from each other; and', 'two extending segments respectively extending from the two end portions toward the second central axis,', 'wherein the second outer diameter is smaller than the first outer diameter, and the second central axis and the first central axis have an ...

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Номер записи: 99
02-04-2020 дата публикации

RFID System

Номер: US20200106180A1
Автор: Blumberg, JR. David
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A magnetic field focusing assembly includes a magnetic field generating device configured to generate a magnetic field, and a split ring resonator assembly configured to be magnetically coupled to the magnetic field generating device and configured to focus the magnetic field produced by the magnetic field generating device. 1. A magnetic field focusing assembly comprising:a magnetic field generating device; anda split ring resonator assembly configured to focus at least a portion of a magnetic field produced by the magnetic field generating device,wherein the magnetic field generating device is configured to be positioned proximate a first RFID tag assembly to detect the presence of the first RFID tag assembly and not detect the presence of a second RFID tag assembly.2. The magnetic field focusing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field generating device includes an antenna assembly.3. The magnetic field focusing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the split ring resonator assembly is constructed of a metamaterial.4. The magnetic field focusing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the split ring resonator assembly is constructed of a non-ferrous material.5. The magnetic field focusing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the split ring resonator assembly is configured to be generally planar and have a geometric shape.6. The magnetic field focusing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field generating device is configured to be energized by a carrier signal having a defined frequency and the split ring resonator assembly is configured to have a resonant frequency that is approximately 5-10% higher than the defined frequency of the carrier signal.7. The magnetic field focusing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field generating device is configured to be energized with a carrier signal claim 1 , the magnetic field generating device including: an inductive component including a loop antenna assembly, wherein the circumference of the loop antenna assembly is no more ...

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Номер записи: 100