Electronic device and antenna

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device and an antenna. Electronic devices are disclosed that include an antenna disposed outside of a device housing. In one example, an electronic device includes: a device housing defining an interior volume; a radio component disposed in the internal volume; an antenna disposed outside the interior volume and coupled to the radio component through the device housing; and a conductive element coupled to a ground of the radio component. The conductive element may extend from the interior volume through the device housing to an exterior of the device housing. The conductive element may define at least a portion of an exterior surface of the electronic device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The described embodiments generally relate to electronic devices, such as wearable electronic devices. More particularly, the present embodiments relate to wearable electronic devices including antennas with increased lengths, which allow the wearable electronic devices to radiate to a wider range of frequencies. Background Art

[0002] When designing electronic devices, the portability of the devices is increasingly taken into consideration, for example, to allow users to use the devices in a variety of situations and environments. In the context of wearable devices, these devices can be designed to include many different functions and operate in many different locations and environments. The components of an electronic device (e.g., processor, memory, antenna, display, and other components) can partially determine the performance level of the electronic device. In addition, the arrangement of these components relative to each other in the device can also determine the overall performance level of the electronic device.

[0003] Continuous advancements in electronic devices and their components have led to significant performance improvements. However, existing components and structures for electronic devices may limit the performance levels of such devices. For example, while some components can achieve high performance levels in some circumstances, including multiple components in a device designed for portability may limit the performance of the components, and therefore the performance of the device itself. Therefore, further customization and arrangement of components in electronic devices to provide additional or enhanced functionality may be desirable. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In at least one example of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a device housing defining an interior volume; a radio component disposed within the interior volume; an antenna disposed outside the interior volume and coupled to the radio component through the device housing; and a conductive element coupled to a ground terminal of the radio component. The conductive element may extend from the interior volume through the device housing to an exterior of the device housing. The conductive element may define at least a portion of an exterior surface of the electronic device.

[0005] In some examples, the electronic device further comprises a securing strap coupled to the device housing. The antenna may be embedded in the securing strap. The securing strap may include a conductive contact that couples the antenna to the radio. In some examples, the conductive contact comprises a first conductive contact. The securing strap may be received in a slot in the device housing. The slot may comprise a second conductive contact that couples the first conductive contact to the radio.

[0006] In some examples, the electronic device further includes a first fixing strip and a second fixing strip. The antenna may be a first antenna disposed in the first fixing strip. The second fixing strip may include a second antenna disposed therein. The second antenna may be coupled to the first antenna.

[0007] In some examples, the conductive element extends around the circumference of the device housing.

[0008] In at least one example of the present disclosure, a mounting strap for an electronic device includes a strap, an antenna within the strap, and a contact within the strap and coupled to the antenna. The contact can be configured to couple the antenna to the electronic device. The effective radiation length of the antenna can be adjustable to improve the radiation of signals through the antenna to specific frequencies.

[0009] In some examples, the strap has a first configuration and a second configuration. The first configuration may include a folded, compact configuration. The second configuration may include an unfolded, expanded configuration. In some examples, the strap may include a securing feature configured to retain the strap in the compact configuration. The securing feature may include at least one of sutures, magnets, a loop of strap at least partially encircling the strap, or a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0010] In some examples, the strap may include an extension feature extending parallel to the antenna. The strap may be configured to separate along the extension feature to adjust the effective radiation length of the antenna. In some examples, the strap may include an extension feature extending perpendicular to the antenna. The strap may be configured to separate along the extension feature to adjust the effective radiation length of the antenna. In some examples, the antenna has a rectangular serpentine shape. The strap may include multiple extension features. The strap may be configured to separate along the extension feature to adjust the effective radiation length of the antenna.

[0011] In some examples, the contact may include a spring pin. In some examples, the contact may include an inductive contact. In some examples, the length of the strip is at least 40 cm. In some examples, the antenna may include at least one of an S-shaped serpentine pattern or a conductive mesh.

[0012] In at least one example of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a device housing; a radio component within the device housing; an antenna connector coupled to the radio component; and a conductive element coupled to the radio component. The antenna may be configured to couple the antenna to the radio component via the device housing. The conductive element may define an exterior surface of the device housing.

[0013] In some examples, the electronic device further includes an antenna receptacle coupled to the antenna connector. The antenna receptacle may include a retractable antenna coupled to the radio via the antenna connector. In some examples, the antenna connector may include conductive contacts or an inductive coil coupled to the radio.

[0014] In some examples, the electronic device may further include: a first slot in the device housing; a second slot in the device housing; a securing strap; and an antenna coupled to the antenna connector. The antenna connector may be disposed in the first slot. The securing strap may include a first securing feature received in the first slot and a second securing feature received in the second slot. The effective radiation length of the antenna may be configured to be increased by removing the second securing feature from the second slot.

[0015] In some examples, the electronic device further includes a slot in the device housing and a securing strap. The antenna connector may be disposed in the slot. The securing strap may include an antenna coupled to the antenna connector and a securing feature received in the slot. The length of the securing strap and the antenna may be adjustable by extending the securing strap. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present disclosure will be readily understood through the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like structural elements and in which:

[0017] Figure 1A A perspective view of a wearable electronic device is shown.

[0018] Figure 1B Shown Figure 1A A top perspective view of a portion of a wearable electronic device.

[0019] Figure 1C Shown Figure 1A A bottom perspective view of a portion of a wearable electronic device.

[0020] Figure 2A A perspective view of a wearable electronic device is shown.

[0021] Figure 2B Shown Figure 2A A perspective view of a wearable electronic device.

[0022] Figure 2C Shown Figure 2A An exploded view of a wearable electronic device.

[0023] Figure 2D Shown Figure 2A A front view of a portion of a wearable electronic device.

[0024] Figure 2E Shown Figure 2A A bottom perspective view of a portion of a wearable electronic device.

[0025] Figure 3 A front view of a user operating a wearable electronic device is shown.

[0026] Figures 4A to 4C A front view of a strip for a wearable electronic device is shown.

[0027] Figure 5A A side view of a wearable electronic device in a folded configuration is shown.

[0028] Figure 5B Shown in extended configuration Figure 5A Side view of a wearable electronic device.

[0029] Figure 6A and Figure 6B A front view of a strip for a wearable electronic device is shown.

[0030] Figure 7A A side view of a wearable electronic device in a wrapped configuration is shown.

[0031] Figure 7B Shown in extended configuration Figure 7A Side view of a wearable electronic device.

[0032] Figure 8 A side view of a wearable electronic device is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Reference will now be made in detail to the representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following description is not intended to limit the embodiments to a preferred embodiment. On the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications and equivalents that may be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims.

[0034] The following disclosure generally relates to electronic devices. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to wearable electronic devices and portable electronic devices. The wearable electronic devices of the present disclosure include custom arrangements of components to provide additional or enhanced functionality without introducing or increasing undesirable device properties or performance. In this way, more functionality and components can be included in the wearable device, allowing the user to wear and operate it in any condition or during any activity without limiting the functionality and durability of the device.

[0035] In some examples, wearable electronic devices may include components that can be used to broadcast signals with increased range. For example, a wearable electronic device may include an antenna with increased length, which allows the wearable electronic device to radiate to lower frequencies. Radio waves with lower frequencies can travel greater distances than waves with higher frequencies. Therefore, radiating to lower frequencies enables the wearable electronic device to broadcast over a larger range. This can be used, for example, to transmit emergency signals over long distances from a remote location.

[0036] A wearable electronic device may include a housing in which a radio receiver and / or a radio transmitter (collectively referred to as a radio component or a radio transceiver) is disposed. The wearable electronic device may also include an antenna disposed on the outside of the housing. The antenna may be connected to the radio component through the housing. In some examples, the antenna may be included in a strip or band of the wearable electronic device. In some examples, the antenna may have an adjustable length (e.g., an adjustable effective radiation length), which may be used to tune the frequency to which the radio component radiates through the antenna. For example, the antenna may be folded, coiled, or staggered, etc. to adjust the effective radiation length of the antenna, which may be used to optimize radiation through the antenna to a selected frequency. By providing an antenna on the outside of the housing of the wearable electronic device, an antenna with an increased length may be provided, and the wearable electronic device may broadcast to lower frequencies over a larger range.

[0037] References below Figures 1A to 8 To discuss these embodiments and other embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description relative to these figures given herein is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as restrictive. In addition, as used herein, a system, method, product, component, feature, or sub-feature comprising at least one of the first option, the second option, or the third option should be understood to refer to a system, method, product, component, feature, or sub-feature comprising at least one of the first option, the second option, or the third option (e.g., only one first option in the first option, only one second option in the second option, or only one third option in the third option), multiple options of a single listed option (e.g., two or more first options in the first option), two options simultaneously (e.g., a first option in the first option and a second option in the second option), or a combination thereof (e.g., a second option in the two first options in the first option and a second option in the second option).

[0038] Figures 1A to 1C 1 illustrates a perspective view of the electronic device 100. Figures 1A to 1C As illustrated, the electronic device 100 may be a watch, such as a smart watch. Figures 1A to 1CThe illustrated electronic device 100 is merely a representative example of a device that can be used in conjunction with the systems and methods disclosed herein. The electronic device 100 can correspond to any form of wearable electronic device or portable electronic device, such as a portable media player, a media storage device, a portable digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer, a computer, a mobile communication device, a GPS unit, a remote control device, a transceiver (e.g., an avalanche transceiver), or another electronic device. The electronic device 100 can be referred to as an electronic device or a consumer device, etc. In some examples, the electronic device 100 can include a housing 102 that can, for example, carry operating components in an interior volume at least partially defined by the housing 102. The electronic device 100 can also include a strap 104, or other retaining component capable of securing the electronic device 100 to the user's body as needed.

[0039] The antenna 105 may be included in the strip 104 outside the housing 102. The antenna 105 may be embedded in or otherwise disposed in the strip 104. The antenna 105 may be coupled to the radio components of the electronic device 100 through the housing 102. The antenna 105 may be formed of a conductive material, such as a metal including silver, copper, gold, platinum, palladium, aluminum, an alloy, or a combination thereof. The antenna 105 may have an increased length relative to an antenna included within the housing 102. Due to the increased length of the antenna 105, the electronic device 100 may radiate to lower frequencies at an increased distance. In some examples, this may be used to transmit signals (e.g., emergency signals) from the electronic device 100 radiated by the antenna 105 even when the electronic device 100 does not access network services (e.g., cellular networks and Wi-Fi networks, etc.), such as when the electronic device 100 is located in a remote location.

[0040] As will be discussed in detail herein, the antenna 105 can be provided in a folded configuration, a retracted configuration, a wrapped configuration, or other compact configurations, and can be deployed in an extended configuration. This allows an antenna 105 with an increased length to be provided in a small package. The antenna 105 can have an adjustable length (e.g., an adjustable effective radiation length). For example, the antenna 105 can have a folded, compact configuration and an unfolded, unfolded, or extended configuration. The effective radiation length of the antenna 105 can be adjusted by transitioning the antenna 105 between the compact configuration and the deployed configuration to optimize radiation through the antenna 105 to a selected frequency, so that the electronic device 100 can broadcast or radiate to a desired frequency. In some examples, the antenna 105 can be partially extended or deployed to adjust the effective radiation length of the antenna 105 to optimize radiation to an intermediate frequency. This can be used to broadcast a signal to a specific frequency through the antenna 105 with reduced power requirements, at an increased distance, and the like.

[0041] Various types of antennas can be used for antenna 105. In some examples, antenna 105 can be a monopole antenna. A conductive element can be included in housing 102 of electronic device 100. The conductive element can be isolated from antenna 105 and coupled to the radio of electronic device 100. The conductive element can be exposed through housing 102, pass through housing 102, and couple to the radio of electronic device 100 within housing 102. In other words, the conductive element can extend through housing 102 and define at least a portion of the exterior surface of electronic device 100. A user of electronic device 100 can contact the conductive element with the user's skin or another conductive object to provide a ground for the radio of electronic device 100. In some examples, antenna 105 can be a dipole antenna. Electronic device 100 can include two strips 104, each of which includes an antenna 105. Both antennas 105 can be coupled to the radio through housing 102. One of antennas 105 can be used to broadcast a signal from the radio, and the other of antennas 105 can be used to ground the radio. In some examples, antenna 105 can be a loop antenna. The antenna 105 may be coupled to the radio components through the opposite side of the housing 102 to form a loop.

[0042] In examples where the electronic device 100 includes a monopole antenna 105 or a dipole antenna 105, a user of the electronic device 100 can hold the electronic device 100 by one of the housing 102 or straps 104, respectively, with the antenna 105 extended to optimally broadcast a signal. In examples where the electronic device 100 includes a loop antenna 105, the user of the electronic device 100 can optimally broadcast a signal with the electronic device 100 positioned on their wrist. Configurations using the monopole antenna 105 or the dipole antenna 105 can have increased range and be capable of broadcasting to lower frequencies; configurations using the loop antenna 105 can be used with minimal user input.

[0043] The antenna 105 of the electronic device 100 can be used to broadcast to low frequencies, such as frequencies in the range of about 80 MHz to about 500 MHz, in the range of about 120 MHz to about 450 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 250 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 175 MHz, about 100 MHz, about 120 MHz, about 150 MHz, about 160 MHz, about 240 MHz, about 400 MHz, about 410 MHz, or other similar low frequencies. Antenna 105 can be used to broadcast to VHF frequencies (in the range from about 30 MHz to about 300 MHz or about 156.80 MHz), APRS frequencies (about 144.390 MHz), VHF emergency frequencies (about 146.520 MHz), international aeronautical distress signal frequencies (in the range from about 110 MHz to about 250 MHz, about 121.50 MHz or about 243.00 MHz), satellite search and rescue frequencies (about 146.520 MHz) or NWR SAME frequencies (about 164 MHz), etc.

[0044] The antenna 105 of the electronic device 100 may have a length of approximately 40 cm, approximately 50 cm, approximately 60 cm, approximately 70 cm, approximately 75 cm, approximately 80 cm, approximately 90 cm, approximately 100 cm, within a range from approximately 40 cm to approximately 110 cm, within a range from approximately 65 cm to approximately 85 cm, and the like. The length of the antenna 105 may be related to the frequency that the antenna 105 of the electronic device 100 is configured to broadcast to. For example, the length of the antenna 105 may be based on the wavelength, half-wavelength, or quarter-wavelength of the frequency that the antenna 105 of the electronic device 100 is configured to broadcast to. In an example where the electronic device 100 is configured to broadcast to a frequency of approximately 100 MHz having a wavelength of approximately 1.5 m, the antenna 105 may have a length of approximately 75 cm (e.g., the length of the antenna 105 is half the wavelength of the frequency that the antenna 105 is configured to broadcast to). Providing the electronic device 100 with an antenna 105 having a length configured to broadcast to a particular frequency may improve the efficiency of the electronic device 100 in broadcasting to the selected frequency.

[0045] Although the conductive element has been described as providing a ground and the antenna 105 has been described as being used to radiate or broadcast a signal, in some embodiments, the antenna 105 can be used to provide a ground and the conductive element can be used to broadcast or radiate a signal. For example, a user can touch the conductive element to a part of their body or another conductive object, and a signal can be radiated through the conductive element and the conductive object in contact with the conductive element.

[0046] exist Figure 1B and Figure 1C In FIG, stripe 104 has been omitted. Figure 1BAs illustrated, electronic device 100 can include housing 102 and display assembly 106 attached to housing 102. Housing 102 and display assembly 106 can each define at least a portion of an exterior surface of electronic device 100.

[0047] Display assembly 106 can include glass, plastic, or any other substantially transparent outer layer, material, component, or assembly. As described herein, display assembly 106 can include multiple layers, each layer providing a unique function. Display assembly 106 can be an interface component of electronic device 100, or can be part of such an interface component. Display assembly 106 can define the front exterior surface of electronic device 100. The surface defined by display assembly 106 can be considered an interface surface. In some examples, the interface surface defined by display assembly 106 can receive input from a user, such as touch input.

[0048] In some examples, the housing 102 can be a substantially continuous or unitary component and can define one or more openings to receive components of the electronic device 100. In some examples, the electronic device 100 can include input components, such as one or more buttons 108 and / or a crown 110, which can be disposed in openings defined in the housing 102. In some examples, a material can be disposed between the buttons 108 and / or the crown 110 and the housing 102 to provide an airtight and / or watertight seal at the location of the openings. The housing 102 can also define one or more openings or orifices, such as orifice 112, which can allow sound to pass into or out of the interior volume defined by the housing 102. For example, the orifice 112 can be in communication with a microphone component disposed in the interior volume. In some examples, the housing 102 can define or include features, such as for attaching the housing 102 to a strap or retaining component (e.g., Figure 1A The strip 104) is removably coupled to the recessed portion.

[0049] Figure 1C A bottom perspective view of electronic device 100 is illustrated. Electronic device 100 may include a back cover 114 that may be attached to housing 102, for example, opposite display assembly 106. Back cover 114 may include ceramic, plastic, metal, or a combination thereof. In some examples, back cover 114 may include at least partially electromagnetically transparent components 116. Electromagnetically transparent components 116 may be transparent to electromagnetic radiation of any desired wavelength (such as visible light, infrared light, radio waves, or a combination thereof). In some examples, electromagnetically transparent components 116 may allow sensors and / or transmitters disposed in housing 102 to communicate with the external environment. Housing 102, display assembly 106, and back cover 114 may define an interior volume and exterior surface of electronic device 100.

[0050] The housing 102 may also define one or more openings to receive components of the electronic device 100 in a sidewall opposite the sidewall in which the button 108 and the crown 110 are disposed. Figure 1C As illustrated, the electronic device 100 may include a button 118, a first speaker vent 120, and a second speaker vent 122. The button 118 may be disposed between the first speaker vent 120 and the second speaker vent 122. The first speaker vent 120 and the second speaker vent 122 may provide fluid communication from a common speaker volume behind the one or more speakers and the sidewalls of the housing 102 (e.g., within an interior volume defined by the housing 102) to the external environment. The button 118 may be disposed between the first speaker vent 120 and the second speaker vent 122 to save space and provide a compact design without interrupting the functionality of the one or more speakers communicating with the external environment through the first speaker vent 120 and the second speaker vent 122.

[0051] Figures 1A to 1C Any of the features, components and / or parts shown (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components and / or parts shown in the other figures (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in the Figures 1A to 1C Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0052] Figure 2A and Figure 2B A perspective view of an electronic device 200 (also referred to as a wearable electronic device or a portable electronic device) is illustrated. Figure 2C An exploded view of the electronic device 200 is illustrated. Figure 2D A front view of the fixing strip 204a of the electronic device 200 is illustrated. Figure 2E A bottom perspective view of a portion of an electronic device 200 is illustrated. The electronic device 200 includes a housing 202 having sidewalls 210. The housing 202 includes slots defined in opposing sidewalls of the sidewalls 210 that can be used to removably couple securing straps 204a, 204b to the housing 202. The securing strap 204a can include an antenna 206 that can be coupled to components of the electronic device 200 through the housing 202. The securing strap 204b can also include an antenna 206. The antenna 206 can be embedded in or otherwise disposed within each of the securing straps 204a, 204b. The housing 202 defines an opening in which a conductive element 212 is disposed and an opening in which a display cover 208 is disposed.

[0053] The antenna 206 can be disposed in the fixed strips 204a and / or the fixed strips 204b outside the housing 202 to provide the electronic device 200 with an antenna 206 of increased length. In conventional electronic devices, the antenna can be disposed within the housing, and the size of the housing may limit the length of the antenna. Providing an antenna 206 of increased length in the fixed strips 204a, 204b outside the housing 202 allows the electronic device 200 to broadcast signals to lower frequencies at an increased distance and with improved efficiency. This can also be used to broadcast signals from the electronic device 200 even when the electronic device 200 does not access network services (such as cellular networks, Wi-Fi networks, etc.) (for example, when the electronic device 200 is located in a remote location). In some examples, the antenna 206 can have an adjustable length (for example, an adjustable effective radiation length), which can be used to optimize broadcasts to specific frequencies.

[0054] Antenna 206 may be formed from a conductive material such as a metal. For example, antenna 206 may include silver, copper, gold, platinum, palladium, aluminum, an alloy, or a combination thereof. Antenna 206 may include a conductive elastomer. In some examples, antenna 206 may include conductive fibers that may be woven into the fabric material of retaining strap 204. Antenna 206 may include conductive particles that may be insert molded into the material of retaining strap 204. Figure 2A As illustrated, antenna 206 may have a curved S-shape (e.g., a serpentine shape), however, other shapes are possible. For example, antenna 206 may be shaped as a mesh (e.g., a conductive mesh), a rectangular S-shape (e.g., a rectangular serpentine shape), a straight line or rectangle, or any other suitable shape.

[0055] In some examples, antenna 206 of fixed strip 204a can be coupled to antenna 206 of fixed strip 204b, which can extend the length and effective radiating length of antenna 206 or allow antenna 206 to function as a loop antenna. For example, antenna 206 of fixed strip 204a can be coupled to antenna 206 of fixed strip 204b, fixed strip 204b can be detached from housing 202, and electronic device 200 can broadcast via both antennas 206, thereby doubling the length of each antenna in the respective antenna 206 (e.g., doubling the effective radiating length of the respective antenna 206). In some examples, fixed strip 204 can include an insulating material and / or can coat antenna 206 in an insulating material. This can prevent any unintentional electrical contact between a user of electronic device 200 and antenna 206 when using antenna 206.

[0056] The antenna 206 of the electronic device 200 can be used to broadcast to low frequencies, such as frequencies in the range of about 80 MHz to about 500 MHz, in the range of about 120 MHz to about 450 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 250 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 175 MHz, about 100 MHz, about 120 MHz, about 150 MHz, about 160 MHz, about 240 MHz, about 400 MHz, about 410 MHz, or other similar low frequencies. Antenna 105 can be used to broadcast to VHF frequencies (in the range from about 30 MHz to about 300 MHz or about 156.80 MHz), APRS frequencies (about 144.390 MHz), VHF emergency frequencies (about 146.520 MHz), international aeronautical distress signal frequencies (in the range from about 110 MHz to about 250 MHz, about 121.50 MHz or about 243.00 MHz), satellite search and rescue frequencies (about 146.520 MHz) or NWR SAME frequencies (about 164 MHz), etc.

[0057] Conductive element 212 may be provided in housing 202 to provide a ground for radio components of electronic device 200. Figure 2A and Figure 2B As illustrated, the conductive element 212 can extend around at least a portion of the circumference of the housing 202. The conductive element 212 can surround or enclose the display cover 208. The conductive element 212 can define at least a portion of the exterior surface of the housing 202 of the electronic device 200. The conductive element 212 can be isolated from the antenna 206. The conductive element 212 can be coupled to the radio components of the electronic device 200 through the housing 202. In other words, the conductive element 212 can extend through the housing 202 to couple to the radio components of the electronic device 200. The conductive element 212 can be exposed through the housing 202 so that a user of the electronic device 200 can contact the conductive element 212 with their skin or another conductive object. The conductive element 212 can be formed of a conductive material, such as a metal. For example, the conductive element 212 can include silver, copper, gold, platinum, palladium, aluminum, an alloy, or a combination thereof.

[0058] Antenna 206 and / or conductive element 212 can be coupled to the radio components of electronic device 200. In examples where one antenna 206 is located in one of the fixed strips 204a, 204b, antenna 206 can be used to broadcast signals, and conductive element 212 can be used as a ground terminal. Thus, antenna 206 can function as a monopole antenna. In examples where two antennas 206 are provided, with one antenna 206 located in each of the fixed strips 204a, 204b, one antenna 206 can be used to broadcast signals, and the other antenna 206 or conductive element 212 can be used as a ground terminal. Thus, antennas 206 can function as a dipole antenna or a monopole antenna, respectively. In some examples where two antennas 206 are provided, with one antenna 206 located in each of the fixed strips 204a, 204b, antennas 206 can be coupled to each other and function as a single antenna for broadcasting signals. Thus, antennas 206 can function as loop antennas.

[0059] Although the conductive element 212 has been described as providing a ground and the antenna 206 has been described as being used to radiate or broadcast a signal, in some embodiments, the antenna 206 can be used to provide a ground and the conductive element 212 can be used to broadcast or radiate a signal. For example, a user can touch the conductive element 212 to a part of their body or another conductive object, and a signal can be radiated through the conductive element 212 and the conductive object in contact with the conductive element.

[0060] The sidewalls 210 of the housing 202 can define an opening in which the display cover 208 is disposed. In at least one example, the sidewalls 210 of the housing 202 can define an upper peripheral edge of the electronic device 200 surrounding the display cover 208. In at least one example, the display cover 208 defines a top surface of the electronic device 200 disposed in a plane. The top surface can include an outward-facing surface of the display cover 208. In at least one example, the display cover 208 can be a transparent display cover disposed on or above other display layers. In at least one example, the outward-facing surface of the display cover 208 can be planar.

[0061] In at least one example, Figure 2A As shown, sidewall 210 can define a first side of electronic device 200, which defines a crown 216 and a recessed feature in which button 214 is positioned. Crown 216 can be part of a dial button or other functional knob configured to be manipulated by a user. Crown 216 can be disposed in the recessed portion, as described above. In at least one example, the protrusion can include a window that exposes a circumferential side surface of crown 216, in which the user can manually manipulate crown 216 within the recessed portion. Figure 2AThe illustrated button 214 can also be at least partially surrounded by an outwardly extending portion of the sidewall 210, such that the button 214 is disposed within another recessed portion thereof. The housing 202 can also define one or more openings or apertures, such as aperture 218, that can allow sound to pass into or out of the interior volume defined by the sidewall 210. For example, the aperture 218 can communicate with a microphone component disposed in the interior volume. The aperture 218 can be disposed between the crown 216 and the button 214.

[0062] In at least one example, Figure 2B As shown, the side wall 210 may define Figure 2A The second side is opposite to the first side shown. In such an example, the electronic device 200 may include a first speaker vent 222, a second speaker vent 224, and a button 220, which is disposed within an aperture defined by the sidewall 210 between the first speaker vent 222 and the second speaker vent 224. The first speaker vent 222 and the second speaker vent 224 can provide fluid communication between a common speaker volume behind the sidewall 210 (e.g., within an interior volume defined by the sidewall 210) and the external environment. The button 220 can be disposed between the first speaker vent 222 and the second speaker vent 224 to save space and provide a compact design without interfering with the functionality of one or more speakers that communicate with the external environment through the first speaker vent 222 and the second speaker vent 224.

[0063] Figure 2C An exploded view of electronic device 200 is illustrated. Electronic device 200 includes display assembly 234, housing 202, and back cover 236. An electromagnetically transparent component 238 may be defined in back cover 236. Figure 2C The exploded view of FIG2 illustrates various internal components that may be disposed within the interior volume defined by the housing 202, the back cover 236, and the display assembly 234. For example, the electronic device 200 may include one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs) 228, one or more antenna components 232, electrical connectors and electrical flexures 230, radio components, microphones, buttons, seals, gaskets, memory components, processors, sensors, dial keys, a battery, and the like.

[0064] The antenna 206 and the conductive element 212 can be coupled to the radio via the electrical connector and electrical flexure 230. For example, the conductive element 212 can extend through the housing 202 and can be coupled to the radio via the electrical connector and electrical flexure 230. The securing straps 204a, 204b can be removably coupled to the housing 202 via a slot 242 defined in the sidewall 210 between the display assembly 234 and the back cover 236. The securing straps 204a, 204b can include conductive contacts that couple to the antenna 206. The conductive contacts 226 can be disposed in the slot 242 and can be coupled to the radio via the electrical connector and electrical flexure 230. Thus, the antenna 206 can be coupled to the radio via the conductive contacts of the securing straps 204a, 204b, the conductive contacts 226 of the slot 242, and the electrical connector and electrical flexure 230. The conductive contacts 226 can be used to connect the antenna 206 to the radio and can be referred to as an antenna connector, etc. The conductive contacts of the securing strips 204 a , 204 b and / or the conductive contacts 226 of the slot 242 may include spring pins to ensure good contact is made between the conductive contacts of the securing strips 204 a , 204 b and the conductive contacts 226 .

[0065] The slots 242 can be configured to retain the securing straps 204a, 204b. For example, the slots 242 can mechanically retain the securing straps 204a, 204b. The slots 242 can removably retain the securing straps 204a, 204b. The securing straps 204a, 204b can be slidably inserted into and removed from the slots 242. The slots 242 and the securing straps 204a, 204b can be shaped to guide the securing straps 204a, 204b into the slots 242 in a desired direction. The slots 242 can release the securing straps 204a, 204b in response to a button push, etc. The slots 242 and the securing straps 204a, 204b can include various detent features (such as protrusions and recesses) that can be activated / deactivated using a button, etc. The slots 242 and the securing straps 204a, 204b may include magnets that may be used to guide the securing straps 204a, 204b into the slots 242, help align the securing straps 204a, 204b within the slots 242, and / or retain the securing straps 204a, 204b within the slots 242.

[0066] The conductive contacts 226 can be formed from a conductive material, such as a metal. For example, the conductive contacts 226 can include silver, copper, gold, platinum, palladium, aluminum, an alloy, or a combination thereof. The conductive contacts 226 can be plated, coated, or covered with an additional material to prevent corrosion of the conductive contacts 226. In some examples, a protective cover can be included over the conductive contacts 226, and the protective cover can be removed before broadcasting a signal to the antenna 206 via the conductive contacts 226. In some examples, the conductive contacts 226 can be replaced by inductive contacts (e.g., an inductive coil). In such examples, the inductive contacts can be disposed in the slots 242 and the fixed strips 204a, 204b. The antenna 206 can be coupled to the inductive contacts of the fixed strips 204a, 204b, and the inductive contacts in the slots 242 can be coupled to the radio components via the electrical connector and the electrical flexure 230. The antenna 206 can be operated by induction through the inductive contacts in the slot 242 and the inductive contacts of the fixed strips 204a, 204b. Providing inductive contacts can improve waterproofing and reduce corrosion in the electronic device 200.

[0067] In some examples, the conductive contacts 226 (also referred to as antenna connectors) can be positioned outside of the slot 242. For example, a port can be positioned anywhere in the housing 202, and the conductive contacts 226 can be positioned in the port. An external antenna can be positioned in the port and connected to the radio of the electronic device 200 via the conductive contacts 226 positioned in the port. Thus, the external antenna can be connected to the radio via the conductive contacts 226 in the port and outside of the slot 242 through the housing 202. In some examples, the antenna connector can include inductive contacts positioned near or in a sidewall or rear surface of the housing 202. An external antenna having inductive contacts can be positioned near the inductive contacts and can be connected to the radio of the electronic device 200 via the inductive contacts positioned in or near a sidewall or rear surface of the housing 202 and outside of the slot 242 through the housing 202. Magnets can be included in the housing 202 and / or the external antenna to help align the inductive contacts of the external antenna with the inductive contacts of the electronic device 200.

[0068] Figure 2DA securing strap 204a of an electronic device 200 is illustrated. The securing strap 204a includes an antenna 206, a conductive contact 240, and a securing feature 244. The conductive contact 240 can be coupled to the antenna 206 and can be used to couple the antenna 206 to a conductive contact 226 disposed in a slot 242 of the electronic device 200. The conductive contact 240 can be formed from a conductive material, such as a metal. For example, the conductive contact 240 can include silver, copper, gold, platinum, palladium, aluminum, an alloy, or a combination thereof. The conductive contact 240 can be plated, coated, or covered with an additional material to prevent corrosion of the conductive contact 240. In some examples, a protective cover can be included over the conductive contact 240, and the protective cover can be removed before broadcasting a signal through the conductive contact 240 to the antenna 206. The conductive contact 240 can include a spring pin to ensure good contact between the conductive contact 240 of the securing strap 204a and the conductive contact 226 of the electronic device 200. In examples where the electronic device 200 includes inductive contacts disposed in the slots 242 , the conductive contacts 240 may be replaced by inductive contacts.

[0069] The securing features 244 can be configured to engage with the slots 242 to retain the securing strip 204a in the slots 242. The securing features 244 can be slidably inserted into and removed from the slots 242. The securing features 244 can include detent features, magnets, etc. that engage with features of the slots 242 to guide the securing features 244 into the corresponding slots 242 and retain the securing features 244 in the slots 242.

[0070] Figure 2E The conductive contact 226 is illustrated as being disposed in a slot 242 of the electronic device 200. The slot 242 in the housing 202 of the wearable electronic device 200 and the securing feature 244 of the securing strap 204 can be configured to secure the securing strap 204 in the slot 242 at a range of angles. The conductive contact 226 and the conductive contact 240 can be oriented in the slot 242 and on the securing strap 204 so that contact between the conductive contact 226 and the conductive contact 240 is maintained throughout the range of angles through which the securing strap 204 can move relative to the slot 242.

[0071] Figures 2A to 2E Any of the features, components and / or parts shown (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components and / or parts shown in the other figures (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in the Figures 2A to 2E Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0072] Figure 3 A user 300 is shown operating an electronic device 302. The electronic device 302 may be similar to the one described above. Figures 1A to 2E The electronic devices 100 and 200 discussed are the same or similar. The electronic device 302 may include two fixing strips 304a and 304b, which may be used to fix the electronic device 302 to the body of the user 300. The antenna may be included in the fixing strips 304a and / or the fixing strips 304b. For example, the antenna may be embedded or otherwise disposed in one or both of the fixing strips 304a and 304b. The conductive element may be included in the housing of the electronic device 302. Figure 3 In the example of , the antenna is included in the fixed strip 304a. The user 300 can operate the electronic device 302 by holding the electronic device 302 so that the fixed strip 304a is suspended from the electronic device 302 perpendicular to the ground (e.g., parallel to the direction of gravity), wherein the user 300 contacts the conductive elements of the housing of the electronic device 302 with his or her skin. The antenna in the fixed strip 304a can have a relatively long length and can be used to broadcast to low frequencies over a long distance with improved efficiency. The body of the user 300 can serve as a ground terminal for the antenna through contact between the user's skin and the conductive elements of the housing of the electronic device 302. Therefore, in Figure 3 In the example, the antenna can be used as a monopole antenna.

[0073] In some examples, both the fixed strip 304b and the fixed strip 304a may include antennas, and the electronic device 302 may operate with a dipole antenna. The user 300 may hold the fixed strip 304b so that the housing of the electronic device 302 and the fixed strip 304a are suspended from the user's 300 hand. One of the antennas in one of the fixed strips 304a, 304b may be used to broadcast a signal, and the other antenna in the other of the fixed strips 304a, 304b may be used as a ground terminal. Thus, in a manner similar to Figure 3 In the example, the antenna can be used as a dipole antenna.

[0074] In some examples, both the fixed strip 304b and the fixed strip 304a may include antennas that may be coupled to each other, and the electronic device 302 may operate with the loop antennas. The electronic device 302 may be fixed to the limb of the user 300 using the fixed strips 304a, 304b coupled to each other. The antennas in both the fixed strips 304a, 304b may be used to broadcast signals. Thus, in a similar manner to Figure 3 In the example, the antenna can be used as a loop antenna.

[0075] Although user 300 is illustrated as touching a conductive element of electronic device 302 with their hand, user 300 may touch the conductive element to another part of their body or another conductive object (such as a metal pole, etc.). Although the conductive element has been described as providing a ground and the antenna has been described as being used to radiate or broadcast a signal, in some embodiments, the antenna may be used to provide a ground and the conductive element may be used to broadcast or radiate a signal. For example, user 300 may touch the conductive element to a part of their body or another conductive object, and a signal may be radiated through the conductive element and the conductive object in contact with the conductive element.

[0076] The antenna of the electronic device 302 can be used to broadcast to low frequencies, such as frequencies in the range of about 80 MHz to about 500 MHz, in the range of about 120 MHz to about 450 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 250 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 175 MHz, about 100 MHz, about 120 MHz, about 150 MHz, about 160 MHz, about 240 MHz, about 400 MHz, about 410 MHz, or other similar low frequencies. The antenna can be used to broadcast to VHF frequencies (in the range from about 30 MHz to about 300 MHz or about 156.80 MHz), APRS frequencies (about 144.390 MHz), VHF emergency frequencies (about 146.520 MHz), international aeronautical distress signal frequencies (in the range from about 110 MHz to about 250 MHz, about 121.50 MHz or about 243.00 MHz), satellite search and rescue frequencies (about 146.520 MHz) or NWR SAME frequencies (about 164 MHz), etc.

[0077] The antenna of electronic device 302 may have a length of approximately 40 cm, approximately 50 cm, approximately 60 cm, approximately 70 cm, approximately 75 cm, approximately 80 cm, approximately 90 cm, approximately 100 cm, within a range from approximately 40 cm to approximately 110 cm, or within a range from approximately 65 cm to approximately 85 cm. The length of the antenna may be related to the frequency that the antenna of electronic device 302 is configured to broadcast to. For example, the length of the antenna may be based on the wavelength, half-wavelength, or quarter-wavelength of the frequency that the antenna of electronic device 302 is configured to broadcast to. In an example where electronic device 302 is configured to broadcast to a frequency of approximately 100 MHz having a wavelength of approximately 1.5 m, the antenna may have a length of approximately 75 cm (e.g., the length of the antenna is half the wavelength of the frequency that the antenna is configured to broadcast to). Providing electronic device 302 with antennas of certain lengths that are configured to broadcast to specific frequencies may improve the efficiency of electronic device 302 in broadcasting to the selected frequency.

[0078] Figure 3Any of the features, components and / or parts shown (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components and / or parts shown in the other figures (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in the Figure 3 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0079] Figures 4A to 4C Various configurations of antennas 402a to 402c in fixed strips 400a to 400c are illustrated. Fixed strips 400a to 400c may be used in electronic devices, such as those described above with respect to FIG. Figures 1A to 3 The features of the fixing strips 400a to 400c may be the same as those described above with respect to the electronic devices 100, 200, 302. Figures 1A to 3 The features of the strip 104 and the fixing strips 204a, 204b, 304a, 304b discussed are the same or similar. Figures 4A to 4C As illustrated, each of the securing strips 400a-400c may include an antenna 402a-402c, a strap portion 404, a securing feature 406, a conductive contact 408, and an end portion 410. Each of the antennas 402a-402c may be embedded or otherwise disposed in the respective securing strip 400a-400c.

[0080] exist Figure 4A In the example of FIG, the antenna 402a has a curved S-shape (e.g., a serpentine shape). The antenna 402a may have a rectangular S-shape, etc. Providing the antenna 402a with an S-shape may increase the length of the antenna 402a without increasing the length of the fixed strip 400a. Figure 4B In the example of FIG, the antenna 402b has a mesh shape consisting of parallel conductive portions and vertical conductive portions (eg, the antenna 402b includes a conductive mesh). Figure 4C In the example shown, the antenna 402c has a rectangular shape, which may be referred to as a foil shape, etc. Providing antennas 402b, 402c with a grid shape or a rectangular shape may increase the width of the antennas 402b, 402c, which may improve the performance of the antennas 402b, 402c. The antennas 402a to 402c may have any suitable shape. Figures 4A to 4CIn the example shown, antennas 402a-402c can extend across a majority of the length and width of each respective mounting strip 400a-400c. Providing antennas 402a-402c with increased length can allow the antennas to broadcast to lower frequencies with increased efficiency and range. Providing antennas 402a-402c with increased width or thickness can improve the performance of antennas 402a-402c, including the efficiency of antennas 402a-402c.

[0081] The strap portion 404 may include a textile (e.g., including materials such as polyester, nylon, spandex, silicone, or combinations thereof), rubber (e.g., an elastomer), silicone, metal (e.g., stainless steel or titanium), or any other suitable material. The strap portion 404 may be formed of an insulating material to insulate the antennas 402a to 402c from the user and the housing of the electronic device to which the respective securing straps 400a to 400c are secured. In some examples, the strap portion 404 may be formed of a conductive material, and the antennas 402a to 402c may include an insulating coating to insulate the antennas 402a to 402c from the user and the electronic device.

[0082] Securing features 406 can be used to secure securing straps 400a-400c to slots in the housing of an electronic device, to which respective securing straps 400a-400c are secured. Conductive contacts 408 can be coupled to antennas 402a-402c. Conductive contacts 408 can couple antennas 402a-402c to conductive contacts in the slots of the electronic device, to which respective securing straps 400a-400c are secured. Antennas 402a-402c can be coupled to radio components of the electronic device via the conductive contacts. Securing straps 400a-400c can be coupled to other securing straps via end portions 410. End portions 410 can include magnets, buckles, lugs (e.g., pin buckle closures), hook-and-loop fasteners, or any other suitable securing device. Holes, magnets, or other securing devices can be included in the securing straps to which securing straps 400a-400c are secured and can engage with end portions 410. End portion 410 may be weighted or include features to which weights may be attached. This may help maintain antennas 402a-402c in an extended position while signals are being broadcast through antennas 402a-402c, thereby maximizing antenna length. Thus, antennas 402a-402c may be used to broadcast signals to lower frequencies over a greater range with improved efficiency.

[0083] In some examples, end portion 410 and / or antennas 402a-402c can include conductive connectors that can be used to couple antennas 402a-402c to antennas on a fixed strip to which fixed strips 400a-400c are coupled. For example, end portion 410 can include conductive tabs that can be coupled to antennas 402a-402c and can be coupled to antennas on another fixed strip via conductive holes in the other fixed strip. For an electronic device that includes two fixed strips, this can be used to increase the length and effective radiation length of the electronic device's antennas by coupling the antennas of the two fixed strips. Thus, antennas 402a-402c can be used to broadcast signals to lower frequencies over a larger range with improved efficiency.

[0084] Antennas 402a to 402c may be used to broadcast to low frequencies, such as frequencies in the range of about 80 MHz to about 500 MHz, in the range of about 120 MHz to about 450 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 250 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 175 MHz, about 100 MHz, about 120 MHz, about 150 MHz, about 160 MHz, about 240 MHz, about 400 MHz, about 410 MHz, or other similar low frequencies. Antennas 402a to 402c can be used to broadcast to VHF frequencies (in the range from about 30 MHz to about 300 MHz or about 156.80 MHz), APRS frequencies (about 144.390 MHz), VHF emergency frequencies (about 146.520 MHz), international aeronautical distress signal frequencies (in the range from about 110 MHz to about 250 MHz, about 121.50 MHz or about 243.00 MHz), satellite search and rescue frequencies (about 146.520 MHz) or NWR SAME frequencies (about 164 MHz), etc.

[0085] Figures 4A to 4C Any of the features, components and / or parts shown (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components and / or parts shown in the other figures (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in the Figures 4A to 4C Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0086] Figure 5A and Figure 5B The electronic device 500 is illustrated as including a first securing strip 504 in a compact configuration 504a and an extended configuration 504b, respectively. The electronic device 500 may be similar to the one described above with respect to Figures 1A to 3The electronic devices 100, 200, and 302 discussed above are the same or similar. The electronic device 500 may include a housing 502, a first securing strip 504 (illustrated in a compact configuration 504a and an extended configuration 504b), and a second securing strip 506. The first securing strip 504 may be coupled to the second securing strip 506 to secure the housing 502 to the user. The first securing strip 504 may be coupled to the second securing strip 506 by hook-and-loop fasteners, magnets, or the like. The first securing strip 504 may include an antenna, such as described above with respect to Figures 1A to 4C The antenna may be similar or identical to any of the antennas 105, 206, 402a, 402b, 402c discussed above. The antenna may extend across the length of the first securing strip 504 such that the antenna has a length substantially similar to the length 508 of the first securing strip 504. In some examples, the antenna may have a serpentine shape, etc., such that the antenna has a length longer than the length of the first securing strip 504.

[0087] exist Figure 5A , first securing strap 504 is in a compact configuration 504a. First securing strap 504 can be in the compact configuration 504a by default, and when using an antenna included in first securing strap 504, a user can unfold or extend first securing strap 504 to an extended configuration 504b. First securing strap 504 can be retained in the compact configuration 504a by sutures, magnets, or a material wrapped around first securing strap 504. First securing strap 504 can be retained in the compact configuration 504a by a sacrificial feature, such as sutures, which can be repaired or replaced after extending first securing strap 504 to the extended configuration 504b to return first securing strap 504 to the compact configuration 504a. First securing strap 504 can be retained in the compact configuration 504a by a reusable feature, such as a magnet, which can be used to return first securing strap 504 to the compact configuration 504a after extending first securing strap 504 to the extended configuration 504b without requiring repair or replacement. Maintaining first securing strip 504 in compact configuration 504a before extending first securing strip 504 to extended configuration 504b reduces the size of first securing strip 504 and may enhance the aesthetics of electronic device 500 and improve user comfort.

[0088] Deploying or extending the first securing strap 504 from the compact configuration 504a to the extended configuration 504b increases the effective radiating length of the antenna included in the first securing strap 504, which allows the antenna to broadcast signals to lower frequencies over a greater range with increased efficiency. The first securing strap 504 in the compact configuration 504a can have a length of about 9 cm, about 10 cm, about 11 cm, about 12 cm, about 13 cm, about 14 cm, about 15 cm, about 16 cm, in a range of about 8 cm to about 17 cm, or in a range of about 9 cm to about 15 cm, etc. The first securing strap 504 in the extended configuration 504b can have a length 508 of about 40 cm, about 50 cm, about 60 cm, about 70 cm, about 75 cm, about 80 cm, about 90 cm, about 100 cm, greater than about 30 cm, greater than about 40 cm, greater than about 50 cm, greater than about 60 cm, greater than about 70 cm, in the range of about 40 cm to about 110 cm, or in the range of about 65 cm to about 85 cm. The length 508 of the first securing strap 504 in the extended configuration 504b can be related to the frequency that the antenna of the electronic device 500 is configured to broadcast to. For example, the length 508 of the first securing strap 504 in the extended configuration 504b can be based on a wavelength, a half-wavelength, or a quarter-wavelength of the frequency that the antenna of the electronic device 500 is configured to broadcast to. In an example where the electronic device 500 is configured to broadcast to a frequency of approximately 100 MHz having a wavelength of approximately 1.5 m, the first securing strip 504 in the extended configuration 504 b can have a length 508 of approximately 75 cm (e.g., the length 508 of the antenna is half the wavelength of the frequency the antenna is configured to broadcast to). The antenna can have a length equal to or greater than the length 508 of the first securing strip 504. Providing the electronic device 500 with an antenna having a length 508 that is configured to broadcast to a particular frequency can improve the efficiency of the electronic device 500 in broadcasting to the selected frequency.

[0089] The antenna of the electronic device 500 can be used to broadcast to low frequencies, such as frequencies in the range of about 80 MHz to about 500 MHz, in the range of about 120 MHz to about 450 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 250 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 175 MHz, about 100 MHz, about 120 MHz, about 150 MHz, about 160 MHz, about 240 MHz, about 400 MHz, about 410 MHz, or other similar low frequencies. The antenna can be used to broadcast to VHF frequencies (in the range from about 30 MHz to about 300 MHz or about 156.80 MHz), APRS frequencies (about 144.390 MHz), VHF emergency frequencies (about 146.520 MHz), international aeronautical distress signal frequencies (in the range from about 110 MHz to about 250 MHz, about 121.50 MHz or about 243.00 MHz), satellite search and rescue frequencies (about 146.520 MHz) or NWR SAME frequencies (about 164 MHz), etc.

[0090] A user can partially unfold or extend first securing strip 504 from compact configuration 504a toward extended configuration 504b. For example, the effective radiation length of the antenna can be increased from compact configuration 504a by an amount less than the maximum amount. This can be used to optimize radiation emitted by the antenna for a specific frequency. For example, if a user of electronic device 500 desires to transmit signals at a specific frequency, the user can partially unfold or extend first securing strip 504 based on that specific frequency. The user can unfold or extend first securing strip 504 so that the antenna in first securing strip 504 has an effective radiation length equal to a wavelength, half a wavelength, or a quarter wavelength of the frequency the antenna desires to broadcast. Thus, the length of the antenna of electronic device 500 can be adjustable, and this can be used to optimize signal radiation emitted by the antenna for a specific desired frequency. In some examples, electronic device 500 can provide instructions to the user (e.g., via a display or speaker of electronic device 500, etc.) to change the length of first securing strip 504 and the effective radiation length of the antenna based on the frequency the antenna of first securing strip 504 intends to broadcast.

[0091] Figure 5A and Figure 5B Any of the features, components and / or parts shown (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components and / or parts shown in the other figures (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in the Figure 5A and Figure 5B Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0092] Figure 6A and Figure 6B Various configurations of antennas 602a, 602b in fixed strips 600a, 600b are illustrated. Fixed strips 600a, 600b may be used in electronic devices, such as those described above with respect to FIG. Figures 1A to 3 The electronic device 100, 200, 302 discussed. The fixing strips 600a, 600b can be the same as those described above with respect to Figures 4A to 4C The fixing straps 400a to 400c discussed are the same or similar and may include the same or similar components as the fixing straps 400a to 400c. Figure 6A and Figure 6B As illustrated, each of the securing strips 600a, 600b may include an antenna 602a, 602b, a strap portion 604, a securing feature 606, a conductive contact 608, an end portion 610, and extension features 612a, 612b. Each of the antennas 602a, 602b may be embedded or otherwise disposed within the respective securing strip 600a, 600b.

[0093] exist Figure 6A and Figure 6B In the example shown, extension features 612a, 612b can be provided in the band portion 604 of the securing straps 600a, 600b to straighten the antennas 602a, 602b, thereby increasing the effective radiating length of the antennas 602a, 602b. For example, a user of the securing straps 600a, 600b can slit, tear, or otherwise separate the band portion 604 along the extension features 612a, 612b to increase the linear length of the antennas 602a, 602b. This increases the effective length of the antennas 602a, 602b, allowing the antennas 602a, 602b to be used to broadcast signals to lower frequencies over a wider range with improved efficiency.

[0094] A user can partially separate the strap portion 604 along the extension feature 612a, or can separate the strap portion 604 along the plurality of extension features 612b, to selectively straighten the antennas 602a, 602b and increase the effective radiation length of the antennas 602a, 602b. For example, the effective radiation length of the antennas 602a, 602b can be increased by an amount less than a maximum amount. This can be used to optimize radiation through the antennas 602a, 602b to a specific frequency. For example, if a user securing the straps 600a, 600b desires signals to be transmitted at a specific frequency, the user can partially separate the strap portion 604 along the extension feature 612a, or can separate the strap portion 604 along the plurality of extension features 612b based on the specific frequency. Thus, the effective radiation length of the antennas 602a, 602b can be adjustable, and this can be used to optimize signal radiation through the antennas 602a, 602b to a specific desired frequency.

[0095] Various types of features can be used for extension features 612a, 612b. For example, extension features 612a, 612b can include stitching, hook-and-loop fasteners, magnets, zippers, adhesives, etc. Extension features 612a, 612b can include any feature that is relatively weaker than the material of strap portion 604, which allows strap portion 604 to be selectively separated along extension features 612a, 612b. Extension features 612a, 612b can be sacrificial portions of strap portion 604 that cannot be repaired, allowing securement straps 600a, 600b to be replaced after detaching extension features 612a, 612b. In some examples, extension features 612a, 612b can be re-stitched or otherwise repaired after strap portion 604 is separated along extension features 612a, 612b. Extension features 612a, 612b may be reusable portions of strap portion 604, such as hook-and-loop fasteners, magnets, or zippers, which may be returned to the strap portion 604. Figure 6A and Figure 6B The illustrated configuration (eg, not separated) does not require repair or replacement.

[0096] In a similar Figure 6B In an embodiment of an embodiment of the present invention, the strap portion 604 may include a textile material, such as a woven material. A user securing the strap 600b may unfasten the strap portion 604 and see a marking or other visual indicator indicating the effective radiation length of the antenna 602b or the frequency to which the antenna 602b is optimized to broadcast at the corresponding effective radiation length. The visual indicator may include text, color, etc. Figure 6A and Figure 6BIn both examples illustrated, the electronic device to which the fixed strips 600a, 600b are coupled can provide instructions to a user to change the effective radiating length of the antennas 602a, 602b based on the frequency to which the antennas 602a, 602b are intended to broadcast.

[0097] Separating the extension features 612a, 612b to straighten the antennas 602a, 602b increases the effective radiating length of the antennas 602a, 602b, which allows the antennas 602a, 602b to broadcast signals to lower frequencies over a wider range with improved efficiency. Before separating the extension features 612a, 612b, the antennas 602a, 602b may have an effective radiating length in the range of about 9 cm, about 10 cm, about 11 cm, about 12 cm, about 13 cm, about 14 cm, about 15 cm, about 16 cm, about 8 cm to about 17 cm, or about 9 cm to about 15 cm, etc. After detaching the extension features 612a, 612b, the antennas 602a, 602b can have an effective radiating length of about 40 cm, about 50 cm, about 60 cm, about 70 cm, about 75 cm, about 80 cm, about 90 cm, about 100 cm, greater than about 30 cm, greater than about 40 cm, greater than about 50 cm, greater than about 60 cm, greater than about 70 cm, in the range of about 40 cm to about 110 cm, or in the range of about 65 cm to about 85 cm. The effective radiating length of the antennas 602a, 602b in the extended configuration can be related to the frequency that the antennas 602a, 602b are configured to broadcast to. For example, the effective radiating length of the antennas 602a, 602b in the extended configuration can be based on a wavelength, a half-wavelength, or a quarter-wavelength of the frequency that the antennas 602a, 602b are configured to broadcast to. In an example where the fixed strips 600a, 600b are configured to broadcast to a frequency of approximately 100 MHz having a wavelength of approximately 1.5 m, the antennas 602a, 602b in the extended configuration may have an effective radiation length of approximately 75 cm (e.g., the effective radiation length of the antennas 602a, 602b is half the wavelength of the frequency that the antennas 602a, 602b are configured to broadcast to). Providing the fixed strips 600a, 600b with antennas 602a, 602b having an effective radiation length configured to broadcast to a particular frequency may improve the efficiency of the antennas 602a, 602b in broadcasting to the selected frequency.

[0098] The antenna of the electronic device 500 can be used to broadcast to low frequencies, such as frequencies in the range of about 80 MHz to about 500 MHz, in the range of about 120 MHz to about 450 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 250 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 175 MHz, about 100 MHz, about 120 MHz, about 150 MHz, about 160 MHz, about 240 MHz, about 400 MHz, about 410 MHz, or other similar low frequencies. The antenna can be used to broadcast to VHF frequencies (in the range from about 30 MHz to about 300 MHz or about 156.80 MHz), APRS frequencies (about 144.390 MHz), VHF emergency frequencies (about 146.520 MHz), international aeronautical distress signal frequencies (in the range from about 110 MHz to about 250 MHz, about 121.50 MHz or about 243.00 MHz), satellite search and rescue frequencies (about 146.520 MHz) or NWR SAME frequencies (about 164 MHz), etc.

[0099] Figure 6A and Figure 6B Any of the features, components and / or parts shown (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components and / or parts shown in the other figures (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in the Figure 6A and Figure 6B Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0100] Figure 7A and Figure 7B An electronic device 700 is illustrated that includes a securing strap 704 in a compact configuration 704a and an extended configuration 704b, respectively. The electronic device 700 may be similar to the one described above with respect to FIG. Figures 1A to 3 The electronic devices 100, 200, and 302 discussed above are the same or similar. The electronic device 700 may include a housing 702, a securing strip 704 (illustrated in a compact configuration 704a and an extended configuration 704b), a first securing feature 706, a second securing feature 708, and an end portion 710. The first securing feature 706 and the second securing feature 708 may be coupled to the housing 702 and the end portion 710 may be coupled to the securing strip 704 to secure the housing 702 to the user. The securing strip 704 may include an antenna, such as described above with respect to Figures 1A to 6B Any of the discussed antennas 105, 206, 402a, 402b, 402c, 602a, 602b may be similar or identical to the antennas 105, 206, 402a, 402b, 402c, 602a, 602b. The fixing features 706, 708 may be similar to the ones discussed above with respect to Figures 4A to 4C 、 Figure 6A and Figure 6B The end portion 710 may be the same as or similar to the fixing features 406, 606 discussed above. Figures 4A to 4C 、 Figure 6A and Figure 6B The end portions 410 , 610 in question are identical or similar.

[0101] exist Figure 7A and Figure 7B In the example of FIG. 7 , the electronic device 700 can include a single securing strap 704. The securing strap 704 can be coupled to the housing 702 at two locations, such as by coupling to opposite sides of the housing 702 via a first securing feature 706 and a second securing feature 708. An end portion 710 can be coupled to the securing strap 704, such as by a magnet or a hook-and-loop fastener. The securing strap 704 can be slid through the second securing feature 708 to adjust the linear length of the securing strap 704, and any play in the securing strap 704 can be accommodated by coupling the end portion 710 to the securing strap 704.

[0102] exist Figure 7A 704 is in a compact configuration 704a. When the electronic device 700 is worn by a user, the securing strap 704 can be in the compact configuration 704a, and when using the antenna included in the securing strap 704, the user can unfold or extend the securing strap 704 to an extended configuration 704b. The securing strap 704 can be retained in the compact configuration 704a by securing features 706, 708 secured in slots in the housing 702, and by magnets or hook-and-loop fasteners, etc., included in the securing strap 704 and end portions 710. Maintaining the securing strap 704 in the compact configuration 704a before extending the securing strap 704 to the extended configuration 704b reduces the size of the securing strap 704, improves the aesthetics of the electronic device 700, improves user comfort, and helps secure the electronic device 700 to the user's body.

[0103] Unfolding or extending the securing strap 704 from the compact configuration 704a to the extended configuration 704b increases the effective radiation length of the antenna included in the securing strap 704, which allows the antenna to broadcast signals to lower frequencies over a larger range with increased efficiency. The securing strap 704 can be extended by decoupling the end portion 710 from the securing strap 704 and removing the second securing feature 708 from the slot in the housing 702. The housing 702 and the securing strap 704 can have a circumference in the range from about 12 cm to about 26 cm, in the range from about 14 cm to about 23 cm, or in the range from about 17 cm to about 25 cm, etc. The securing strap 704 in the extended configuration 704b can have a length of about 22 cm, about 23 cm, about 24 cm, about 26 cm, or about 30 cm, etc. In some examples, the securing strap 704 can include a securing feature 710 that is substantially the same as the securing feature 708 in FIG. Figure 5A and Figure 5B Additional creases identical or similar to the examples of Figure 6A and Figure 6B Additional extension features, the same as or similar to the example of , may be provided to further increase the length of the securing strap 704 in the extended configuration 704b. The securing strap 704 in the extended configuration 704b may have a length of about 40 cm, about 50 cm, about 60 cm, about 70 cm, about 75 cm, about 80 cm, about 90 cm, about 100 cm, in a range of about 40 cm to about 110 cm, or in a range of about 65 cm to about 85 cm, etc.

[0104] The length of the fixed strip 704 in the extended configuration 704b can be related to the frequency to which the antenna of the electronic device 700 is configured to broadcast. For example, the length of the fixed strip 704 in the extended configuration 704b can be based on the wavelength, half-wavelength, or quarter-wavelength of the frequency to which the antenna of the electronic device 700 is configured to broadcast. In an example where the electronic device 700 is configured to broadcast to a frequency of approximately 100 MHz having a wavelength of approximately 1.5 m, the fixed strip 704 in the extended configuration 704b can have a length of approximately 75 cm (e.g., the length of the antenna is half the wavelength of the frequency to which the antenna is configured to broadcast). Providing the electronic device 700 with an antenna of a certain length that is configured to broadcast to a particular frequency can improve the efficiency of the electronic device 700 in broadcasting to the selected frequency.

[0105] The antenna of the electronic device 700 can be used to broadcast to low frequencies, such as frequencies in the range of about 80 MHz to about 500 MHz, in the range of about 120 MHz to about 450 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 250 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 175 MHz, about 100 MHz, about 120 MHz, about 150 MHz, about 160 MHz, about 240 MHz, about 400 MHz, about 410 MHz, or other similar low frequencies. The antenna can be used to broadcast to VHF frequencies (in the range from about 30 MHz to about 300 MHz or about 156.80 MHz), APRS frequencies (about 144.390 MHz), VHF emergency frequencies (about 146.520 MHz), international aeronautical distress signal frequencies (in the range from about 110 MHz to about 250 MHz, about 121.50 MHz or about 243.00 MHz), satellite search and rescue frequencies (about 146.520 MHz) or NWR SAME frequencies (about 164 MHz), etc.

[0106] A user can partially unfold or extend the fixed strip 704 from the compact configuration 704a toward the extended configuration 704b. For example, the effective radiation length of the antenna can be increased by an amount less than the maximum amount. In some examples, the end portion 710 can be folded and coupled to the fixed strip 704 to increase the length of the fixed strip 704 to an amount less than that illustrated by the extended configuration 704b. This can be used to optimize the radiation through the antenna to a specific frequency. For example, if the user of the electronic device 700 desires to transmit signals at a specific frequency, the user can partially unfold or extend the fixed strip 704 based on that specific frequency. The user can unfold or extend the fixed strip 704 so that the antenna in the fixed strip 704 has an effective radiation length equal to a wavelength, half a wavelength, or a quarter wavelength of the frequency the antenna desires to broadcast. Thus, the effective radiation length of the antenna of the electronic device 700 can be adjustable, and this can be used to optimize the radiation of signals through the antenna to a specific desired frequency.

[0107] Figure 7A and Figure 7B Any of the features, components and / or parts shown (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components and / or parts shown in the other figures (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in the Figure 7A and Figure 7B Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0108] Figure 8An electronic device 800 is illustrated that includes an antenna socket 804. The electronic device 800 may be similar to the one described above with respect to Figures 1A to 3 The electronic devices 100, 200, and 302 discussed above are the same or similar. The electronic device 800 may include a housing 802, an antenna receptacle 804, and a securing strap 808. The electronic device 800 may include a second securing strap secured in a slot in the housing 802 for normal use, and the second securing strap may be replaced in the slot by the antenna receptacle 804 to transmit signals at low frequencies with increased efficiency over an increased range. The antenna receptacle 804 may house and allocate an antenna 806, which may be similar to the antenna described above with respect to FIG. Figures 1A to 7B Any of the antennas 105, 206, 402a, 402b, 402c, 602a, 602b discussed above may be similar or identical. The antenna receptacle 804 may include conductive contacts that may be similar to those described above with respect to Figures 2A to 2E 、 Figures 4A to 4C 、 Figure 6A and Figure 6B The conductive contacts 240 , 408 , 608 discussed above are the same or similar for coupling the antenna 806 to the radio components of the electronic device 800 .

[0109] Antenna receptacle 804 can accommodate and dispense antennas 806 of increasing lengths in a small, portable package. Antenna 806 or antenna receptacle 804 can include linear measurement markings to indicate to the user the effective radiating length of antenna 806 when antenna 806 is dispensed or extended from antenna receptacle 804. The linear measurement markings can indicate the effective radiating length of antenna 806 and / or the frequency to which antenna 806 can optimally radiate at different corresponding effective radiating lengths. Antenna receptacle 804 can include a bobbin around which antenna 806 is wrapped, and antenna 806 can be wound from or onto the bobbin when antenna 806 is dispensed or retracted from antenna receptacle 804 into the antenna receptacle. Antenna 806 can include a rigid material so that antenna 806 extends rigidly and straight from antenna receptacle 804, thereby maximizing the effective radiating length of antenna 806. Antenna 806 can be retracted into a coil. Antenna receptacle 804 can include a spring or crank to coil antenna 806 into antenna receptacle 804 and retract antenna 806 into the antenna receptacle. Antenna receptacle 804 can be a replacement part for electronic device 800, allowing the electronic device to operate normally without antenna receptacle 804 and operate to transmit signals to lower frequencies at increased range and increased efficiency when antenna receptacle 804 is coupled to housing 802. In some examples, antenna 806 can be retracted or otherwise removable from antenna receptacle 804.

[0110] Distributing antenna 806 from antenna receptacle 804 increases the effective radiation length of antenna 806, allowing antenna 806 to broadcast signals to lower frequencies over a larger range with increased efficiency. Antenna 806 can be distributed by pulling one end of antenna 806 away from antenna receptacle 804. Antenna 806 can have an effective radiation length of about 40 cm, about 50 cm, about 60 cm, about 70 cm, about 75 cm, about 80 cm, about 90 cm, about 100 cm, in the range of about 40 cm to about 110 cm, or in the range of about 65 cm to about 85 cm, etc.

[0111] The length of antenna 806 allocated from antenna receptacle 804 can be related to the frequency to which antenna 806 is configured to broadcast. For example, the length of antenna 806 allocated can be based on the wavelength, half-wavelength, or quarter-wavelength of the frequency to which antenna 806 is configured to broadcast. In an example where electronic device 800 is configured to broadcast to a frequency of approximately 100 MHz with a wavelength of approximately 1.5 m, antenna 806 can be allocated to a length of approximately 75 cm (e.g., the length of antenna 806 is half the wavelength of the frequency to which antenna 806 is configured to broadcast). Providing electronic device 800 with antenna receptacle 804 and antenna 806 that can be adjustably allocated (e.g., with an adjustable effective radiation length) and configured to broadcast to a specific frequency length can improve the efficiency of electronic device 800 in broadcasting to selected frequencies. In some examples, electronic device 800 can provide instructions to a user (e.g., via a display or speaker of electronic device 800, etc.) to change the length of antenna 806 allocated from antenna receptacle 804 based on the frequency to which antenna 806 is intended to broadcast.

[0112] The antenna 806 of the electronic device 800 can be used to broadcast to low frequencies, such as frequencies in the range of about 80 MHz to about 500 MHz, in the range of about 120 MHz to about 450 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 250 MHz, in the range of about 100 MHz to about 175 MHz, about 100 MHz, about 120 MHz, about 150 MHz, about 160 MHz, about 240 MHz, about 400 MHz, about 410 MHz, or other similar low frequencies. Antenna 806 can be used to broadcast to VHF frequencies (in the range from about 30 MHz to about 300 MHz or about 156.80 MHz), APRS frequencies (about 144.390 MHz), VHF emergency frequencies (about 146.520 MHz), international aeronautical distress signal frequencies (in the range from about 110 MHz to about 250 MHz, about 121.50 MHz or about 243.00 MHz), satellite search and rescue frequencies (about 146.520 MHz) or NWR SAME frequencies (about 164 MHz), etc.

[0113] Figure 8 Any of the features, components, and parts shown (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in other figures. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown in other figures (including their arrangements and configurations) may be included, alone or in any combination, in Figure 8 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0114] To the extent applicable to the present technology, the collection and use of data obtained from various sources can be used to improve the delivery of inspirational content or any other content that may be of interest to the user. The present disclosure contemplates that in some instances, such collected data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate a specific person. Such personal information data may include demographic data, location-based data, phone numbers, email addresses, ID, home address, data or records related to the user's health or fitness level (e.g., vital sign measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information.

[0115] This disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data within the present technology can be used to benefit users. For example, this personal information data can be used to deliver targeted content that is of particular interest to the user. Thus, the use of such personal information data enables users to exercise planned control over the content delivered. Furthermore, this disclosure contemplates other uses of personal information data that can benefit users. For example, health and fitness data can be used to provide insights into a user's overall health or as positive feedback to individuals using technology to pursue health goals.

[0116] This disclosure anticipates that entities responsible for the collection, analysis, disclosure, transmission, storage, or other use of such personal information data will adhere to robust privacy policies and / or privacy practices. Specifically, such entities should implement and adhere to privacy policies and practices that are recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or government requirements for maintaining the privacy and security of personal information data. Such policies should be easily accessible to users and updated as the collection and / or use of data changes. Personal information from users should be collected for legitimate and reasonable entity purposes and should not be shared or sold outside of those legitimate purposes. Furthermore, such collection / sharing should be conducted after receiving the user's informed consent. Furthermore, such entities should consider taking any necessary steps to protect and safeguard access to such personal information data and ensure that other entities with access to personal information data comply with the other entities' privacy policies and procedures. Furthermore, such entities may subject themselves to third-party assessments to demonstrate compliance with widely accepted privacy policies and practices. Furthermore, policies and practices should be tailored to the specific type of personal information data collected and / or accessed, as well as to applicable laws and standards, including jurisdictional considerations. For example, in the United States, the collection or access of certain health data may be governed by federal and / or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); whereas health data in other countries may be subject to other regulations and policies and should be handled accordingly. Therefore, different privacy measures should be advocated for different types of personal data in each country.

[0117] Notwithstanding the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplates implementation schemes in which users selectively block the use or access of personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplates that hardware elements and / or software elements may be provided to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, with respect to an advertising delivery service, the technology of the present invention may be constructed to allow a user to choose to "opt in" or "opt out" to participate in the collection of personal information data at any time during or after registration for the service. In another example, a user may choose not to provide emotion-related data to a targeted content delivery service. In yet another example, a user may choose to limit the length of time that emotion-related data is retained, or to prohibit the development of underlying emotional conditions altogether. In addition to providing "opt-in" and "opt-out" options, the present disclosure also contemplates providing notifications related to access or use of personal information. For example, a user may be notified that their personal information data will be accessed when downloading an application, and then be reminded again just before the personal information data is accessed by the application.

[0118] Furthermore, it is the intention of the present disclosure that personal information data should be managed and processed in a manner that minimizes the risk of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Once the data is no longer needed, the risk can be minimized by limiting the collection of data and deleting the data. In addition, and when applicable, including in certain health-related applications, data de-identification can be used to protect the privacy of users. De-identification can be facilitated by removing specific identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of stored data (e.g., collecting location data at the city level rather than at the address level), controlling how the data is stored (e.g., aggregating data across users), and / or other methods, where appropriate.

[0119] Thus, while the present disclosure broadly covers the use of personal information data to implement one or more of the various disclosed embodiments, the present disclosure also contemplates that various embodiments may be implemented without access to such personal information data. That is, various embodiments of the present technology will not fail to function due to the absence of all or a portion of such personal information data. For example, content may be selected and delivered to a user by inferring preferences based on non-personal information data or an absolute minimum amount of personal information, such as content requested by a device associated with the user, other non-personal information available to a content delivery service, or publicly available information.

[0120] For the purpose of illustration, the foregoing description uses specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details are not required in order to practice the embodiments. Therefore, for the purpose of illustration and description, the foregoing description of the specific embodiments described herein is presented. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that, in view of the above teachings, many modifications and variations are possible.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: a device housing defining an interior volume; a radio component disposed in the interior volume; an antenna disposed outside the interior volume and coupled to the radio through the device housing; and A conductive element is coupled to a ground terminal of the radio component and extends from the interior volume through the device housing to an exterior of the device housing, the conductive element defining at least a portion of an exterior surface of the electronic device.

2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a securing strap coupled to the device housing, wherein: The antenna is embedded in the fixing strip; and The securing strap includes conductive contacts that couple the antenna to the radio.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: The conductive contacts include a first conductive contact; The securing strap is received in a slot in the device housing; and The slot includes a second conductive contact that couples the first conductive contact to the radio component.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a first fixing strip, wherein the antenna is a first antenna disposed in the first fixing strip; and A second fixing strip includes a second antenna disposed therein, wherein the second antenna is coupled to the first antenna. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the conductive element extends around the circumference of the device housing.

6. A fixing strip for an electronic device, the fixing strip comprising: bring; an antenna in the band; as well as contacts in the strip and coupled to the antenna, the contacts being configured to couple the antenna to an electronic device, wherein: The effective radiating length of the antenna is adjustable to improve the radiation of signals through the antenna to specific frequencies.

7. The fixing strip according to claim 6, wherein: The belt has a first configuration and a second configuration; The first configuration comprises a folded, compact configuration; and The second configuration includes an unfolded, expanded configuration.

8. The fixing strip according to claim 7, wherein: the strap includes a securing feature configured to retain the strap in the compact configuration; and The securing feature includes at least one of suture, a magnet, a turn of tape at least partially surrounding the tape, or a hook and loop fastener.

9. The fixing strip according to claim 6, wherein: The strap includes an extension feature extending parallel to the antenna; and The strip is configured to separate along the extension feature to adjust the effective radiating length of the antenna.

10. The fixing strip according to claim 6, wherein: The strap includes an extension feature extending perpendicular to the antenna; and The strip is configured to separate along the extension feature to adjust the effective radiating length of the antenna.

11. The fixing strip according to claim 6, wherein: The antenna has a rectangular serpentine shape; The band includes a plurality of extended features; and The strip is configured to separate along the extension feature to adjust the effective radiating length of the antenna.

12. The securing strap of claim 6, wherein the contact comprises a spring pin.

13. The securing strap of claim 6, wherein the contacts comprise inductive contacts.

14. The securing strip of claim 6, wherein the strip has a length of at least 40 cm.

15. The securing strap of claim 6, wherein the antenna comprises at least one of an S-shaped serpentine pattern or a conductive mesh.

16. An electronic device, comprising: Equipment housing; a radio component, said radio component being in said device housing; an antenna connector coupled to the radio and configured to couple an antenna to the radio through the device housing; and A conductive element is coupled to the radio component, the conductive element defining an exterior surface of the device housing.

17. The electronic device of claim 16, further comprising an antenna receptacle coupled to the antenna connector and comprising a retractable antenna, the retractable antenna coupled to the radio through the antenna connector.

18. The electronic device of claim 16, wherein the antenna connector comprises conductive contacts or an inductive coil coupled to the radio.

19. The electronic device according to claim 16, further comprising: a first slot in the device housing, wherein the antenna connector is disposed in the first slot; a second slot in the device housing; a securing strap comprising a first securing feature received in the first slot and a second securing feature received in the second slot; and An antenna is coupled to the antenna connector, wherein an effective radiating length of the antenna is configured to be increased by removing the second securing feature from the second slot.

20. The electronic device according to claim 16, further comprising: a slot in the device housing, wherein the antenna connector is disposed in the slot; and A fixing strip, the fixing strip comprising: an antenna coupled to the antenna connector; and A securing feature is received in the slot, wherein the length of the securing strap and the antenna is adjustable by unfolding the securing strap.

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