17957330. NON-PLANAR ANTENNAS FOR PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICES simplified abstract (Western Digital Technologies, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 NON-PLANAR ANTENNAS FOR PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 NON-PLANAR ANTENNAS FOR PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
NON-PLANAR ANTENNAS FOR PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICES
Organization Name
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Aadesh Gupta of Bengaluru (IN)
Sudhan Immanuel G of Bengaluru (IN)
NON-PLANAR ANTENNAS FOR PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17957330 titled 'NON-PLANAR ANTENNAS FOR PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a portable storage device with a side-plated antenna for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals.
- The portable storage device includes a first heat sink, a second heat sink, and a printed circuit board sandwiched between them.
- The printed circuit board has a top side, a bottom side, and a peripheral edge where the side-plated antenna is located.
- The side-plated antenna is designed to handle radio frequency signals efficiently.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in portable storage devices such as external hard drives, USB flash drives, or memory cards.
Problems Solved
The side-plated antenna helps improve the wireless communication capabilities of the portable storage device, ensuring reliable data transfer.
Benefits
- Enhanced wireless connectivity
- Compact design
- Improved data transfer speeds
Potential Commercial Applications
"Wireless Data Transfer in Portable Storage Devices"
Possible Prior Art
No known prior art at this time.
Unanswered Questions
How does the side-plated antenna affect the overall size of the portable storage device?
The article does not provide information on whether the side-plated antenna adds bulk to the device or if it is seamlessly integrated into the design.
What range of radio frequencies can the side-plated antenna transmit and receive?
The article does not specify the frequency range that the side-plated antenna is optimized for, which could impact its versatility in different environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
A portable storage device is provided that includes a first heat sink and a second heat sink, and a printed circuit board disposed between the first heat sink and the second heat sink. The printed circuit board includes a top side, a bottom side, and a peripheral edge disposed between the top side and the bottom side, and a side-plated antenna disposed on the peripheral edge of the printed circuit board. The side-plated antenna is configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals.
