Computing device having sensor with integrated antenna

Abstract

A wearable computing device can include an integrated electrode capable of functioning as a biometric sensor and an external antenna. The device can include a housing defining a cavity and having an upper surface and a lower surface. The electrode can be located on a non-skin contacting portion of the housing. Further, a feed structure connects the electrode to circuitry located within the cavity. The circuitry can include communications circuitry and biometric circuitry. Additionally, a decoupling network is positioned between the electrode and the circuitry so that radiofrequency signals are received from the electrode to the communications circuitry and electrical signals are received from the electrode to the biometric circuitry. Such an approach allows for simultaneous operation of the biometric circuitry and the communications circuitry connected to the electrode.

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