18463458. ANNULAR DEVICE FORMATION simplified abstract (Infineon Technologies AG)
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ANNULAR DEVICE FORMATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jens Pohl of Bernhardswald (DE)
Michael Huber of Nittendorf/Undorf (DE)
Stephan Rampetzreiter of Graz (AT)
ANNULAR DEVICE FORMATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18463458 titled 'ANNULAR DEVICE FORMATION
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an antenna structure for a contactless wearable device that can be bent to form an antenna. The structure includes antenna tracks on a substrate, capacitor elements for adjusting the resonance frequency of the antenna, and a separation region to control which capacitor elements are connected to the antenna when the substrate is bent.
- Antenna structure for contactless wearable device:
* Plurality of antenna tracks on substrate * Opposite ends connectable to form antenna when substrate is bent * Capacitor elements on substrate for adjusting resonance frequency * Predefined separation region controls connection of capacitor elements to antenna when substrate is bent
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in various wearable devices such as smart clothing, fitness trackers, and medical monitoring devices.
Problems Solved
1. Flexibility: Allows for the antenna to be formed when the wearable device is bent, enabling better integration into clothing or accessories. 2. Resonance Frequency Adjustment: The capacitor elements help in adjusting the resonance frequency of the antenna for optimal performance.
Benefits
1. Contactless Communication: Enables contactless communication for wearable devices without the need for physical connectors. 2. Customizable Capacitance: The separation region allows for customization of the total capacitance of the antenna, providing flexibility in design.
Potential Commercial Applications
- "Contactless Wearable Antenna Technology for Smart Clothing and Accessories"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to flexible antennas for wearable devices, but the specific implementation of using capacitor elements and a separation region for adjusting capacitance based on bending the substrate may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
== How does the separation region precisely control the connection of capacitor elements to the antenna? The patent application does not provide detailed information on the mechanism by which the separation region controls the connection of capacitor elements. Further explanation or diagrams may be needed to understand this process better.
== What materials are used in the construction of the antenna structure? The patent application does not specify the materials used for the substrate, antenna tracks, or capacitor elements. Understanding the materials could provide insights into the durability and performance of the antenna structure.
Original Abstract Submitted
An antenna structure for a contactless wearable structure having a plurality of antenna tracks on the substrate, the opposite ends of which are connectable to form an antenna when the substrate is bent, a plurality of capacitor elements on the substrate that are couplable to the antenna for adjusting the resonance frequency of the antenna, and at least one predefined separation region, by means of which it is possible to adjust which of the plurality of capacitor elements are electrically conductively connectable to the antenna when the substrate is bent, in order to form at least one capacitor with a predetermined total capacitance that is electrically conductively coupled to the antenna.
