BAND WITH AN ANTENNA FOR USE WITH A WIRELESS ELECTRONIC DEVICE

摘要

An electronic device having a unique interface between the electronic circuitry of the device and an antenna that is external to the device and located in a band. The antenna functionality is achieved externally in the band and includes a conductive path from one or more components of the device to the antenna in the band. The conductive path may extend through an exterior housing of the device to electrically connect the one or more components and the antenna.

主权项

1. A wireless electronic device comprising:
a wireless communication circuit for sending and receiving wireless signals; an exterior housing that extends around the communication circuit, the housing including an opening; a flexible band connected to an exterior of the housing in proximity to the opening, the flexible band configured to attach the device to a user; an antenna positioned in the band, the antenna including antenna traces that extend along a length of the band away from the housing; and a conductive element that extends through the opening in the housing and is electrically connected to each of the communication circuit and the antenna.