Device with external metal frame as coupling element for body-coupled-communication signals
US9485034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device is equipped with at least one communication module. The communication module supports communication on the basis of body-coupled-communication signals. Further, the device is equipped with a metal frame. The metal frame forms a part of an outer surface of the device. The metal frame is operable to provide conductive coupling of the of body-coupled-communication signals to a body of a user of the device.
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