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Near field communication antenna system for a playset

US11239899B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2019
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H2200/00
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A playset comprises a near field communication extending system. The near field communication extending comprises a main antenna and a plurality of extending antennas. The main antenna is positioned at a first location of the playset and configured to wirelessly communicate to a near field communication device of a mobile device. The plurality of extending antennas is positioned at a plurality of different locations in an interior of the playset. Each of the plurality of extending antennas is connectable to the main antenna via a plurality of connection elements. The playset further comprises an antenna switching mechanism coupled to the plurality of extending antennas via a plurality of connection elements. The antenna switching mechanism is configured to switchably couple the main antenna with each of the plurality of extending antennas.

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