Ear-worn electronic device incorporating an integrated battery/antenna module
US11140496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/51
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An ear-worn electronic device is configured to be worn by a wearer and comprises a housing configured to be supported at, by, in or on the wearer's ear. A processor is disposed in the housing, and a speaker or a receiver is operably coupled to the processor. A radio frequency transceiver is disposed in the housing and operably coupled to the processor. A battery/antenna module is disposed in the housing and comprises a battery, a helical antenna wrapped around the battery, and electrically insulating material disposed between the helical antenna and the battery. The helical antenna is operably coupled to the transceiver.
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