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Method and apparatus for coupling an antenna to a device

  • US 10,741,923 B2
  • Filed: 06/25/2018
  • Issued: 08/11/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A communication device, comprising:

  • a dielectric antenna including a feed point, wherein the dielectric antenna is constructed from a dielectric material devoid of a conductive material, and has an outer surface;

    a metallic layer disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the dielectric antenna, wherein the metallic layer forms a metallic structure within which the dielectric antenna is positioned, wherein the metallic layer has a shape conforming to a shape of the dielectric antenna and wherein the metallic layer extends to the feed point of the dielectric antenna; and

    a cable comprising a dielectric core, wherein the dielectric core is coupled to the feed point of the dielectric antenna;

    wherein a transmitter or a receiver, coupled to the cable, facilitates a transmission or a reception of electromagnetic waves guided by the dielectric core and the feed point of the dielectric antenna.

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