Antenna using liquid metal and electronic device employing the same
US9793604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/245
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna using a liquid metal is provided. The antenna includes a plurality of antenna structures, each having an inner cavity of a form corresponding to a radiator pattern; and at least one actuator connected to at least two of the plurality of antenna structures to control movement of the liquid metal to supply the liquid metal to at least one of the antenna structures. Thereby, deterioration of an antenna performance due to an influence of a human body can be prevented, and deterioration of an antenna performance can be prevented due to a form change of an electronic device including the antenna. In this manner, optimal antenna radiation performance can be dynamically realized.
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