System and method for integrating and internet of things (IoT) radio module in an appliance
US10734703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/2291
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are described for integration of an RF antenna in an appliance. For example, one embodiment of an apparatus includes: a dielectric having a specified length and width defining an area; a ground plane made of conductive material directly adjacent to the dielectric, the ground plane formed from one or more components of a handle or a door of a heating device; an antenna element made of conductive material forming a plane adjacent to the dielectric and parallel to the ground plane, the antenna having a first dimension defining a first end and a second end, the first end electrically coupled to the ground plane; and an antenna feed electrically coupled to the antenna element at specified distance from the first end, the distance from the first end selected in accordance with a wavelength of a radio frequency (RF) signal to be transmitted and/or received by the antenna.
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