Inverted-F antenna for flip-style mobile terminals
US6885880B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/0421
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flip or calm-shell style mobile terminal comprises a mechanical hinge that doubles as an inverted-F antenna for auxiliary communication purposes such as with a Bluetooth transceiver or a GPS receiver.
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