Antenna apparatus and electronic device with the same
US10135116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0277
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A handheld electronic device is provided. The handheld electronic device includes a front cover forming the front of the handheld electronic device, a back cover forming the back of the handheld electronic device, a side member at least partially surrounding a space between the front cover and the back cover, a display module, housed in the space, with a screen area exposed through the front cover, and a ground plate housed in the space. At least part of the side member and/or the back cover includes a conductive material. The handheld electronic device includes first and second connection terminals electrically connected to the at least part. The at least part forms at least part of an antenna of the handheld electronic device, and comprises first and second areas which are spaced apart from each other. The first area is electrically connected to the second area and the first connection terminal.
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