ANTENNAS AND METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING THE SAME FOR WEARABLE PODS AND DEVICES THAT INCLUDE METALIZED INTERFACES

摘要

Embodiments relate generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and computing devices, and, in particular, to antenna structures and formation methods for a wearable pod and/or device implementing a touch-sensitive interface in a metal pod cover. According to an embodiment, formation of a wearable pod includes selecting an antenna having a first surface area that extends beyond a second surface area associated with an attachment portion a cradle for a wearable pod. The method also includes forming an under-anchor portion composed of an interface material configured to bind to the cradle and to an elastomer, and disposing the antenna on a surface of the under-anchor portion at a distance from the second surface area associated with the attachment portion. Also, the method can include forming an over-anchor portion.

主权项

1. A wearable pod comprising:
a first pod cover comprising micro-perforations; a second pod cover; a metal cradle disposed between the first pod cover and the second pod cover, the metal cradle having an interior region to house circuitry and to accept conductors extending external to the metal cradle, the metal cradle comprising:
an attachment portion extending from a distal end of the metal cradle;an anchor portion formed on the attachment portion and composed of an interface material configured to bind to the metal cradle and to an elastomer; anda short-range communication antenna encapsulated in the anchor portion external to a periphery of the first pod cover and the second pod cover.