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Apparatus, methods and computer programs for wireless communication

US8421682B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2008
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q19/005
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus including a cover defining an exterior surface of the apparatus and including a first conductive cover portion; an antenna, connected to a feed point and configured to operate in at least a first resonant frequency band; a first conductive member; a second conductive member; and wherein the first and second conductive members are configured to couple with the first conductive cover portion, the combination of the first and second conductive members and the first conductive cover portion are operable in a second resonant frequency band, different to the first resonant frequency band and are configured to be contactlessly fed by the antenna.

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