Ear-worn electronic device incorporating chip antenna loading of antenna structure
US10979828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/51
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments are directed to an ear-worn electronic device configured to be worn by a wearer. The device includes an enclosure configured to be supported by or in an ear of the wearer. Electronic circuitry is disposed in the enclosure and includes a wireless transceiver. An antenna is situated in or on the enclosure and coupled to the wireless transceiver. The antenna includes a first antenna element, a second antenna element, and a chip antenna operably coupled to the first and second antenna elements.
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