Electronic devices with antennas formed with optically-transparent films and related methods
US9024826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q13/106
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electronic devices with antennas formed with optically-transparent films and related methods are provided. In this regard, a representative device includes a housing defining a cavity; a display disposed within the cavity; a cover disposed over the display and forming a portion of an exterior of the device; an optically transparent, electrically conductive film disposed within the cavity; and an antenna disposed within the cavity, the antenna being at least partially defined by the film, the film being operative as a ground plane for the antenna.
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