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Embedded antenna connection method and system

US7102587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2004
Grant dateSep 5, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q9/045
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A technique is provided for interconnecting an embedded antenna with external circuitry. The antenna may be formed on an intermediate layer of a layered structure, such as a laminate. The interconnection may be made by providing an aperture through the laminate structure and a terminal pad of the antenna, and making a physical connection by means of a fastener or similar structure extending through the laminate structure. A conductive fluid or other intermediary material such as epoxy may be provided between the fastener and the embedded antenna terminal pad. Similar connection may be made by capacitive coupling with a terminal pad on an exterior surface of the laminate structure.

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