Antenna/push-button assembly and portable radiotelephone including the same
US6545642B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/3805
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna/push-button assembly includes a first contact, a second contact movable relative to said first contact, and a button member including an integral antenna. The button member is movable to engage the second contact with the first contact. The antenna may be a patch antenna. A portable telecommunications device includes an antenna/push-button assembly comprising a button member. The button member includes an integral antenna. The button member is operable to control a function of the device.
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