Retractable sliding antenna assembly for wireless communication
US6259409A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q3/02
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus is disclosed for wireless communication of a computer with a wireless network or a wireless device. In one embodiment of the present invention, a pc card is configured for insertion into a computer pc card slot. Additionally, a sliding assembly is housed within the pc card. This sliding assembly is operable for sliding into a retracted position and a protruded position. When in the retracted position, the sliding assembly is mostly concealed within the pc card. When in the protruded position, the sliding assembly is partly exposed outside of the pc card. Furthermore, an antenna element is fitted inside the sliding assembly. When the sliding assembly is in retracted position, this antenna element enables wireless communication of a computer with a wireless network or a wireless device.
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