Communication device and method for operating the same
US11411611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B5/73
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising: a first antenna configured to receive and transmit a first set of NFC signals, wherein said first set of NFC signals relates to NFC transactions; a second antenna configured to receive and transmit a second set of NFC signals, wherein said second set of NFC signals relates to wireless charging operations; a controller; and an antenna selection unit configured to select the first antenna or the second antenna in response to a selection signal received from said controller. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method for operating a communication device is conceived.
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