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Apparatus and method for ensuring proper antenna position

US6297778A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1999
Grant dateOct 2, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q1/244
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for ensuring proper antenna position of a cordless communication device having a retractable antenna, including a detector such as a light sensor or induction coil for detecting the antenna position, and an indicator for providing audio and/or visual indication of the antenna position.

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