Dual-Band Wearable Antenna Integrated with Glasses for 5G and Wi-Fi Systems
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Abstract
This paper presents a dual-band antenna designed for integration into eyewear. The antenna is intended for a system supporting visually impaired individuals, where a wearable camera integrated into glasses transmits data to a remote receiver. To enhance system reliability within indoor environments, the proposed design supports both fifth-generation (5G) wireless communication and Wi-Fi networks. The compact antenna is specifically dimensioned for integration within eyeglass temples and operates in the 3.5 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequency bands. Prototype measurements, conducted using a human head phantom, validate the antenna’s performance. The results demonstrate good impedance matching across the desired frequency bands and a maximum gain of at least 4 dBi in both bands.
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OpenAlex topics: Wireless Body Area Networks · Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization · Antenna Design and Analysis
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Institute of Electronics, Faculty of Electrical, Electronic, Computer and Control Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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