Communication apparatus having monitoring function for coupling state of connector and method of controlling the same
US12341304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2044 |
Classification
- 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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