17981176. DEVICE COMPRISING MULTI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS IN SUBSTRATES COUPLED THROUGH FLEXIBLE INTERCONNECTS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

DEVICE COMPRISING MULTI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS IN SUBSTRATES COUPLED THROUGH FLEXIBLE INTERCONNECTS

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Jeahyeong Han of San Diego CA (US)

Rajneesh Kumar of San Diego CA (US)

Suhyung Hwang of Rancho Mission Viejo CA (US)

Jaehyun Yeon of San Diego CA (US)

Mohammad Ali Tassoudji of San Diego CA (US)

Darryl Sheldon Jessie of San Diego CA (US)

Ameya Galinde of San Francisco CA (US)

DEVICE COMPRISING MULTI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS IN SUBSTRATES COUPLED THROUGH FLEXIBLE INTERCONNECTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17981176 titled 'DEVICE COMPRISING MULTI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS IN SUBSTRATES COUPLED THROUGH FLEXIBLE INTERCONNECTS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device that includes two substrates with antennas, an integrated device, and a flexible connection. The device also has an encapsulation layer and a shield for electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection.

• The device has a first substrate with a first antenna and an integrated device, and a second substrate with a second antenna.
• The first substrate and the second substrate are connected by a flexible connection.
• An encapsulation layer is located over the first substrate, the integrated device, and the second substrate.
• A shield is formed over the surface of the encapsulation layer and the surface of the first substrate, providing EMI protection.

Potential Applications

• Wireless communication devices
• Internet of Things (IoT) devices
• Wearable technology
• Smart home devices

Problems Solved

• Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can disrupt the performance of electronic devices.
• The shield in this device helps to protect against EMI, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted operation.

Benefits

• Improved performance and reliability of electronic devices.
• Enhanced protection against electromagnetic interference.
• Flexibility in design and integration of antennas and integrated devices.

Original Abstract Submitted

A device that includes a first substrate comprising a first antenna, an integrated device coupled to the first substrate, an encapsulation layer located over the first substrate and the integrated device, a second substrate comprising a second antenna, and a flexible connection coupled to the first substrate and the second substrate. The device includes a shield formed over a surface of the encapsulation layer and a surface of the first substrate. The shield includes an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield.