Antenna for wearable electronic devices
The disclosed system may include a support structure having a top portion and a first bottom portion. The system may also include at least one wireless communication device positioned on the top portion of the support structure. The system may further include at least one antenna positioned in the first bottom portion of the support structure. The antenna in the first bottom portion of the support structure may be electrically connected to the wireless communication device positioned on the top portion of the support structure. Various other wearable devices, apparatuses, and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.
1 . A system comprising:
a support structure having a top portion and a first bottom portion, wherein the support structure is made of a conducting metal;
at least one wireless communication device positioned on the top portion of the support structure;
at least one antenna positioned in the first bottom portion of the support structure, wherein the at least one antenna in the first bottom portion of the support structure is electrically connected to the at least one wireless communication device positioned on the top portion of the support structure, and wherein the at least one antenna is grounded to the support structure; and
an overmold portion configured to cover at least a portion of the at least one antenna in the first bottom portion of the support structure.
2 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one second antenna positioned in a second bottom portion of the support structure that is vertically offset from the first bottom portion of the support structure.
3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one second antenna positioned in the second bottom portion of the support structure is electrically connected to the at least one wireless communication device via a second electrical connection.
4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the system comprises a wearable device including at least one of a head-mounted display or a pair of artificial reality glasses.
5 . The system of claim 4 , wherein the first bottom portion comprises a right lower rim of the pair of artificial reality glasses, and wherein the second bottom portion comprises a left lower rim of the pair of artificial reality glasses.
6 . The system of claim 5 , wherein the electrical connection between the first bottom portion and the at least one wireless communication device follows an inner contour of the right lower rim of the artificial reality glasses, and wherein the second electrical connection between the second bottom portion and the at least one wireless communication device follows an inner contour of the left lower rim of the artificial reality glasses.
7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the electrical connection between the first bottom portion and the at least one wireless communication device and the second electrical connection between the second bottom portion and the at least one wireless communication device are substantially equal in length.
8 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one antenna and the at least one second antenna function simultaneously in a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) operation.
9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one wireless communication device is centered within the top portion of the support structure.
10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one antenna in the first bottom portion of the support structure is at least partially integrated into the support structure.
11 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more additional electrical components positioned in the first bottom portion of the support structure, wherein the one or more additional electronic components abut the at least one antenna.
12 . A wearable device comprising:
a support structure having a top portion and a first bottom portion, wherein the support structure is made of a conducting metal;
at least one wireless communication device positioned on the top portion of the support structure;
at least one antenna positioned in the first bottom portion of the support structure, wherein the at least one antenna in the first bottom portion of the support structure is electrically connected to the at least one wireless communication device positioned on the top portion of the support structure, and wherein the at least one antenna is grounded to the support structure; and
an overmold portion configured to cover at least a portion of the at least one antenna in the first bottom portion of the support structure.
13 . The wearable device of claim 12 , further comprising at least one second antenna positioned in a second bottom portion of the support structure that is vertically offset from the first bottom portion of the support structure.
14 . The wearable device of claim 13 , wherein the at least one second antenna positioned in the second bottom portion of the support structure is electrically connected to the at least one wireless communication device via a second electrical connection.
15 . The wearable device of claim 14 , wherein the wearable device includes at least one of a head-mounted display or a pair of artificial reality glasses.
16 . The wearable device of claim 15 , wherein the first bottom portion comprises a right lower rim of the pair of artificial reality glasses, and wherein the second bottom portion comprises a left lower rim of the pair of artificial reality glasses.
17 . The wearable device of claim 13 , wherein the at least one antenna and the at least one second antenna are each integrated into a respective portion of the support structure.
18 . The wearable device of claim 13 , wherein the at least one antenna and the at least one second antenna function simultaneously in a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) operation.
19 . The wearable device of claim 12 , wherein one or more additional electrical components are placed in a position that abuts the at least one antenna in the bottom portion of the support structure.
20 . A method of manufacturing comprising:
providing a support structure having a top portion and a first bottom portion, wherein the support structure is made of a conducting metal;
assembling at least one wireless communication device on the top portion of the support structure;
assembling at least one antenna on the first bottom portion of the support structure, wherein the at least one antenna in the first bottom portion of the support structure is electrically connected to the at least one wireless communication device positioned on the top portion of the support structure, and wherein the at least one antenna is grounded to the support structure; and
overmolding a cover portion, wherein the cover portion covers at least a portion of the at least one antenna in the first bottom portion of the support structure.