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Electronic device having solar cell antenna element and related methods

  • US 8,427,378 B2
  • Filed: 07/27/2010
  • Issued: 04/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electronic device comprising:

  • a ground plane;

    a solar cell spaced above said ground plane and having first and second power output terminals;

    a coaxial antenna feed line comprising an inner conductor coupled to the first power output terminal, and an outer conductor coupled to said ground plane so that said solar cell also serves as a patch antenna element; and

    a drive shunt conductor extending between the first power output terminal and said ground plane.

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