ANTENNA FOR APPENDAGE-WORN MINIATURE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE

摘要

Antennas, antenna systems, and communications devices are described that provide an antenna utilizing a fractal and/or self-similar conductive element that is novel and inventive in that its small in size and exhibits multiple-band or wideband frequency coverage which allows a miniature communications device incorporating the antenna to operate (e.g., function) with wide-band capabilities in close-proximity to a user's body and in form factor suitable for wearing by the user. As noted above, previous size and performance limitations of prior art antennas/devices were poor and made those devices either of limited utility or inoperable.

主权项

1. An antenna system comprising:
a conductive element, at least a portion of which is described by a fractal or self-similar geometry including two or more scalings, rotations, and/or offsets of a generator motif structure; and a housing that holds the antenna element and is adapted to be worn attached to a body appendage.