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Isotropic antenna system and notebook computer

US6628236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 1, 2001
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q3/24
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An isotropic antenna system includes a first antenna for transmitting/receiving electric waves when a cover member installed to be capable of being open or closed with respect to a main body is open, a second antenna for transmitting/receiving electric waves when the cover member is closed, and a switch for selectively switching at least one of the first and second antennas to a predetermined RF circuit module according to the opening or closing of the cover member.

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