Side launch contactless signal conduit structures
US10256520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B5/20
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Conduit structures for redirecting extremely high frequency (EHF) signals are disclosed herein. The conduit structures discussed herein are designed to re-direct EHF or RF signal energy from a first signal path to a second signal path. The conduit structures according to embodiments discussed herein can re-direct the RF signal energy while simultaneously adhering to specified signaling characteristic of the RF signal and minimizing stray RF signal radiation within a device to support device-to-device contactless communications.
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