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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2023
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2021
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Ezdeen Elghannai, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Nikhil Nilakantan, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Aaron Anderson, Mayer, MN (US);
Gregory John Haubrich, Champlin, MN (US);
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Abstract
Various embodiments are directed to an ear-worn electronic device configured to be worn by a wearer. The device comprises an enclosure configured to be supported by or in an ear of the wearer. Electronic circuitry is disposed in the enclosure and comprises a wireless transceiver. An antenna is situated in or on the enclosure and coupled to the wireless transceiver. The antenna comprises a first antenna element, a second antenna element, and a strap comprising a reactive component connected to the first and second antenna elements.