Cable Assembly With Integrated Antenna for Signal Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Multi-purpose devices face space constraints and performance issues due to the need for multiple antennas, leading to compromised internal antenna performance and unsightly, easily damaged external antennas.
Innovation Solution
A cable assembly with integrated conductors for both wired and wireless communications, including a shielding and reinforcement assembly to protect against electromagnetic interference, and conductors configured as integrated antennas for wireless communications, allowing for efficient routing of power and information between devices without the need for external antennas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If internal antenna is used in multi-purpose STB, then space is saved and device is more compact, but antenna performance is compromised due to space constraints and attenuation from mechanical enclosure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple antenna functions (terrestrial, cable, satellite, internet access) into a single integrated antenna system within the STB enclosure. This merging approach maintains compact device size while achieving multi-functional wireless connectivity through a unified antenna structure that operates across multiple frequency bands and communication standards.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated antenna system is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously - supporting terrestrial TV, cable TV, satellite TV, and internet access through wireless local area network. This multi-functional antenna eliminates the need for separate external antennas for each service, resolving the contradiction between compact size and comprehensive antenna performance.
2Reliability
If external antenna is used to improve antenna performance, then signal reception is improved, but device becomes unsightly and antenna is easily broken and can become entangled with cables
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the antenna system directly into the STB mechanical enclosure, combining the protective housing structure with the antenna support structure. This integration eliminates the need for separate external antenna assemblies, reducing structural complexity while maintaining antenna performance through optimized enclosure design that minimizes signal attenuation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple antennas are provided for different communication technologies in mobile phone, then all communication standards are supported, but space available for antennas continues to decrease as device size reduces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple antenna functions for different communication technologies (terrestrial, cable, satellite, wireless internet) into a single integrated antenna system. This consolidation achieves multi-standard communication capability while minimizing the space required for antenna elements, allowing compact mobile device design without sacrificing communication versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated antenna system provides universal support for multiple communication standards and technologies through a single antenna structure. This multi-functional approach enables the mobile device to access various delivery methods (terrestrial, cable, satellite, internet) without requiring separate dedicated antennas for each technology, thus saving valuable internal space.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The cable assembly enhances device connectivity by routing power and information efficiently while minimizing the need for external antennas, improving performance and reducing clutter, and providing a compact solution for multiple communication standards.
Implementation Method 1
a shielding and reinforcement assembly to protect against electromagnetic interference
Data Source
AI summary
A cable assembly including a first connector, a second connector, and a cable is disclosed that routes power, and/or information between devices. The cable includes a first group of one or more conductors that are mechanically connected to the first connector and the second connector to route power and/or one or more wired information communications between the devices. The cable also includes a second group of one or more that is mechanically connected to the first connector to provide one or more wireless information communications between the first device and the second device or a third device which is not mechanically connected to the cable assembly.