Antenna apparatus for portable terminal
US9343804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q5/378
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna apparatus for a portable terminal is provided. The portable terminal includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a ground surface and RF components to process a wireless signal received through at least one antenna element. A housing forms an external appearance of the portable terminal, and has a non-conductive member with a plurality of metal fragments attached thereto. At least one of the metal fragments is electrically connected to the ground surface. The metal fragments may enhance the texture and durability of the housing. Preferably, the shapes, sizes and distances separating the metal fragments are designed to minimally impact, or improve, the antenna performance provided by the at least one antenna element.
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