Wideband Antenna Structures in Corner of Electronic Device

The patent application describes an electronic device with peripheral conductive housing structures and a flexible printed circuit that enables wide bandwidth communication.

Peripheral conductive housing structures with first and second segments
Flexible printed circuit with first and second tails extending along the segments
Conductive traces on the tails coupled to antenna feed terminal and each other
Tuner and filters on the flexible printed circuit
Tapered width conductive trace on the second tail
Antenna with resonating element spanning both segments for wide bandwidth

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various electronic devices requiring wide bandwidth communication capabilities, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and IoT devices.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of limited bandwidth in electronic devices by providing an antenna design that allows for a wide frequency range of 1.1-5 GHz, enabling faster and more reliable wireless communication.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved wireless communication performance, increased data transfer speeds, enhanced connectivity range, and better overall user experience with electronic devices.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, industrial IoT devices, and smart home appliances, where high-speed and reliable wireless communication is essential for operation.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be antenna designs with segmented resonating elements for wide bandwidth communication. However, the specific configuration of the conductive housing structures and flexible printed circuit as described in the patent application may be a novel and non-obvious improvement in the field.

Unanswered Questions

How does the flexible printed circuit impact the overall size and form factor of the electronic device?

The patent application does not provide specific details on how the flexible printed circuit affects the size and form factor of the electronic device. Further information on the dimensions and layout of the circuit could help understand its impact on the device's design.

What are the potential manufacturing challenges associated with implementing this technology in mass production?

The patent application does not address the potential manufacturing challenges that may arise when implementing this technology in mass production. Understanding the production process, material requirements, and assembly techniques could shed light on the feasibility and scalability of the innovation.

Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic device may be provided with peripheral conductive housing structures having first and second segments. a flexible printed circuit may have a first tail that extends along the first and second segments and a second tail that extends along the first segment. a conductive trace on the first tail may be coupled to an antenna feed terminal on the second segment. a conductive trace on the second tail may couple the conductive trace on the first tail to the first segment. a tuner and filters may be disposed on the flexible printed circuit and may be coupled to the conductive traces. the conductive trace on the second tail may have a tapered width. an antenna in the device may have a resonating element that includes both the first and second segments, thereby allowing the antenna to exhibit a wide bandwidth from 1.1-5 ghz.

20240079757.Wideband Antenna Structures in Corner of Electronic Device simplified abstract (apple inc.)

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Wideband Antenna Structures in Corner of Electronic Device

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