Removable antenna for connection to miniature modular jacks
US6469681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/50
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an antenna which is configured to plug into a retractable connector on an electronic apparatus. Some embodiments of the present invention may be configured to plug into common RJ-11 or RJ-45 jacks allowing devices equipped with these jack to utilize external antennas to increase range and functionality. Further, some embodiments of the present invention comprise at least a partial ground plane located in the antenna plug which connects to a jack. The present invention also comprises connectors such as RJ jacks which comprise ground plane elements which may be used to improve antenna range and efficiency.
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