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Communication apparatus having monitoring function for coupling state of connector and method of controlling the same

US12341304B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2022
Grant dateJun 24, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2201/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication apparatus having a monitoring function for a coupling state of a connector and/or a method of controlling the communication apparatus are provided. According to various example embodiments, a communication device may include an RF connector portion detachably coupled with a cable connector portion of one end of a cable for transmitting an antenna signal, at least one capacitor disposed near the RF connector portion, and a controller (comprising circuitry) for monitoring a coupling state between the cable connector portion and the RF connector portion based on a capacitance of the at least one capacitor.

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