Gareth Conway
AntennaWare CEO / Co-founder
AntennaWare
AntennaWare develops BodyWave™ antennas that enhance wireless connectivity for wearable devices by generating electromagnetic waves that circumvent body blocking. This technology significantly improves communication reliability and range, achieving up to a 20 dB increase in link budget for non-line-of-sight applications.
- Hardware
- Internet of Things
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
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Product
Problem
Wearable devices often suffer from unreliable wireless connectivity due to body blocking, where the human body obstructs the wireless transmission path, leading to reduced communication ranges and signal dropout. Traditional antennas struggle to maintain a stable connection in close proximity to the body.
Solution
AntennaWare's BodyWave™ antennas address the connectivity challenges of body blocking in wearable devices. The BodyWave™ technology generates electromagnetic waves that efficiently propagate around the body, circumventing obstructions and maintaining a robust communication link. This approach significantly improves wireless dependability, reduces signal dropout, and extends the communication range for wearable applications. The antennas support a range of frequencies, including 1.9 GHz, 2.4 GHz, and UWB, ensuring compatibility with various wireless standards.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of wearable devices in the audio, sports, industrial IoT, and healthcare sectors seeking to enhance wireless connectivity performance.
Features
- Generates electromagnetic waves that flow efficiently around the body to mitigate body blocking effects
- Achieves up to 20 dB improvement in link budget in Non-Line-of-Sight (NLoS) applications compared to conventional antennas
- Supports multiple frequency bands, including 1.9 GHz, 2.4 GHz, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
- Designed for easy integration into wearable devices across various form factors
- Undergoes rigorous testing in world-class antenna testing facilities to ensure performance and reliability