Apple inc. (20240186684). Electronic Devices With Antenna Mounting Structures simplified abstract

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Electronic Devices With Antenna Mounting Structures

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Yi Jiang of Cupertino CA (US)

Boon W Shiu of Palo Alto CA (US)

Jason C Sauers of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Jia-Woei Chen of Campbell CA (US)

Killian J Poore of San Jose CA (US)

Lijun Zhang of Los Gatos CA (US)

Electronic Devices With Antenna Mounting Structures - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240186684 titled 'Electronic Devices With Antenna Mounting Structures

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a head-mounted device with optical modules providing images to eye boxes, a forward-facing display covered with a transparent housing portion, an antenna mounted in the device, and a biasing member pressing against the antenna.

  • Head-mounted device with optical modules providing images to eye boxes
  • Forward-facing display covered with a transparent housing portion
  • Antenna mounted in the device
  • Biasing member pressing against the antenna

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be used in virtual reality headsets, augmented reality devices, and other wearable technology applications.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of securely mounting an antenna in a head-mounted device without interfering with the display or other components.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved signal reception due to the secure mounting of the antenna, enhanced user experience with clear display visibility, and overall improved performance of the head-mounted device.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be applied in the development of consumer virtual reality headsets, professional augmented reality devices for industrial use, and military-grade head-mounted displays for tactical applications.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be existing head-mounted devices with antennas, but without the specific biasing member and foam layer configuration described in the patent application.

Unanswered Questions

How does the biasing member affect the overall weight and comfort of the head-mounted device?

The biasing member, such as a layer of foam, may add some weight to the device, but its impact on comfort would depend on the material used and the design of the head-mounted device.

What materials are used in the transparent housing portion covering the forward-facing display?

The patent application does not specify the materials used in the transparent housing portion, so further details on this aspect would be needed for a complete understanding of the technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

a head-mounted device may be worn on a head of a user. while the head-mounted device is being worn, optical modules in the head-mounted device may provide images to eye boxes located rearward of the head-mounted device. a forward-facing display on a front portion of the head-mounted device may be covered with a transparent housing portion forming a display cover layer. an antenna may be mounted in the device. an antenna support member may be coupled to the head-mounted housing. a biasing member such as a layer of foam may have first and second opposing surfaces characterized by surface normals. the foam may be characterized by an axis of preferential compression that is not parallel to the surface normals. the support member may press against the foam so that the antenna presses against an edge portion of the display cover layer or other overlapping dielectric layer.