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Antenna structure of an expansion card for an electronic device

US6348893B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 2000
Grant dateFeb 19, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q1/40
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wireless communication card device, which is for example a standardized expansion card for an electronic device, and which card (CP) comprises at least a cover surface (1) and a bottom surface (2) as well as a frame structure (3) placed therebetween and edging said card (CP), and which card (CP) further comprises at least an antenna structure (ANT). Said antenna structure (ANT) is integrated in said frame structure (3). The antenna structure (ANT) can be arranged primarily on the outer surface (3a) of said frame surface structure (3). The card can be for example a PCMCIA or CF card.

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