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Noncontact communication semiconductor device
Assignee: Maxell Ltd
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Filing: 1999-09-16
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Granted: 2002-02-05
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Expires: 2019-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A compact noncontact communication semiconductor device having a multidirectional or omnidirectional antenna and usable in a minuscule space to which the applications have conventionally been difficult is provided. The outer peripheral portion of a spherical IC 1 is covered with an insulating layer 4 having a thickness equal to or larger than the diameter of the IC 1 , and antenna patterns 2 are formed on the surface of the insulating layer 4 . The antenna patterns 2 can be configured either with a winding or by microprocessing using etching or laser beam, for example, for the conductive film formed on the surface of the insulating layer 4 . The antenna patterns 2 and the circuit pattern formed on the surface of the IC 1 are interconnected via a through hole 5.
Inventors
- 👤 Wasao Takasugi
- 👤 Fumiyuki Inose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/22; H01Q1/2208; H01Q1/2225; H01Q1/36; H01Q1/38; H01Q21/00; H01Q21/06; H01Q7/00; H01Q7/04; H01Q7/06; H01Q7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
31 words
A noncontact communication semiconductor device characterized by comprising an IC having a three-dimensional circuit-forming surface and a radio communication antenna formed as a three-dimensional pattern on the surface of said IC.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
31 words
A noncontact communication semiconductor device characterized by comprising an IC having a three-dimensional circuit-forming surface and a radio communication antenna formed as a three-dimensional pattern on the surface of said IC.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A noncontact communication semiconductor device as described in claim 1 , characterized in that said IC has a curved contour surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A noncontact communication semiconductor device as described in claim 2 , characterized in that said IC is spherical.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A noncontact communication semiconductor device as described in claim 1 , characterized in that an insulating layer is interposed between said IC and said antenna.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
A noncontact communication semiconductor device characterized by comprising an IC having a three-dimensional circuit-forming surface and a radio communication antenna attached on the outer peripheral surface of said IC and electrically connected to the input/output terminals of the circuit formed three-dimensionally on said circuit-forming surface, wherein said antenna is configured with two conductive hollow hemispherical members, and the peripheral edge portions of these two conductive hollow hemispherical members are arranged in opposed relation to each other through a predetermined slit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
A noncontact communication semiconductor device characterized by comprising an IC having a three-dimensional circuit-forming surface and a radio communication antenna attached on the outer peripheral surface of said IC and electrically connected to the input/output terminals of the circuit formed three-dimensionally on said circuit-forming surface, wherein said antenna is configured with two conductive hollow hemispherical members, and the peripheral edge portions of these two conductive hollow hemispherical members are arranged in opposed relation to each other through a predetermined slit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
A noncontact communication semiconductor device characterized by comprising an IC having a three-dimensional circuit-forming surface and a radio communication antenna attached on the outer peripheral surface of said IC and electrically connected to the input/output terminals of the circuit formed three-dimensionally on said circuit-forming surface, wherein said antenna is configured with a conductive hollow spherical member having a slit in a portion thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
A noncontact communication semiconductor device characterized by comprising an IC having a three-dimensional circuit-forming surface and a radio communication antenna attached on the outer peripheral surface of said IC and electrically connected to the input/output terminals of the circuit formed three-dimensionally on said circuit-forming surface, wherein said antenna is configured with a conductive hollow spherical member having a slit in a portion thereof.
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