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EMBEDDED ANTENNA APPARATUS FOR UTILITY METERING APPLICATIONS

  • US 20100110617A1
  • Filed: 10/30/2009
  • Published: 05/06/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electronic device with radio frequency (RF) communication components integrated therein for achieving improved RF communication capabilities, said electronic device comprising:

  • an RF communications module configured to process and relay data signals transmitted and received by said electronic device;

    a dielectric substrate forming a casing component for said electronic device;

    at least one predefined portion of metallization layered on said dielectric substrate, said at least one predefined portion of metallization forming a functional antenna element for said RF communications module; and

    a connective element connected to said at least one predefined portion of metallization for providing an electrical connection between said functional antenna element and said RF communications module.

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