Antennas and electrical connections of electrical devices
First Claim
1. An electrical connection between an electrical device and an antenna, said antenna having a structural pattern, at least a portion of said antenna structural pattern being defined by a first material capable of being coated with an electrodeposit, said electrical device having a connection surface, at least a portion of said connection surface being formed by a second material, said second material being electrically conductive, said connection characterized as comprising an electrodeposit overlaying at least a portion of said first material and in electrical communication with said second material.
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Abstract
The invention is to novel articles and methods useful in the mass production of wireless communication devices. Methods and structures to achieve combining of electrical devices such as chips with antennas are disclosed.
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1. An electrical connection between an electrical device and an antenna,
said antenna having a structural pattern, at least a portion of said antenna structural pattern being defined by a first material capable of being coated with an electrodeposit, said electrical device having a connection surface, at least a portion of said connection surface being formed by a second material, said second material being electrically conductive, said connection characterized as comprising an electrodeposit overlaying at least a portion of said first material and in electrical communication with said second material.
- 21. Multiple electrical connections between electrical devices and respective antenna structural patterns, said electrical devices having at least one connection surface, said antenna structural patterns being at least partially defined by an electroplateable material capable of being coated with an electrodeposit, said multiple connections characterized as comprising an electrodeposit in electrical communication with said connection surface and extending to overlay at least a portion of said electroplateable material, said structural patterns being joined by a buss to provide electrical communication among said patterns.
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