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Integrated circuit having a routing element selectively operable to function as an antenna

US7627291B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2005
Grant dateDec 1, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q1/2283
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit operable to wirelessly communicate with other devices by utilizing a radio transceiver and a routing element is disclosed. The routing element is operable to route a signal between various circuit elements and is selectively operable to function as an antenna when coupled with the radio transceiver.

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