18070470. ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ANTENNA simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ANTENNA
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ANTENNA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18070470 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ANTENNA
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a flexible display and a hinge structure. The device includes first and second housings, a hinge cover, and a wireless communication circuit.
- The first housing has a conductive portion, and the second housing has a conductive portion as well.
- The hinge cover is positioned opposite the flexible display when the device is folded.
- In the folded state, the hinge cover is exposed to the outside of the device by a certain width.
- The wireless communication circuit connects to a point on the hinge cover and transmits/receives signals in a specific frequency band.
- The circuit forms an electrical path through the conductive portions of the first and second housings.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Foldable smartphones or tablets with improved wireless communication capabilities.
- Wearable devices with flexible displays and wireless connectivity.
- Foldable laptops or e-readers with enhanced signal transmission.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a solution for maintaining wireless communication in a folded electronic device.
- Allows for a flexible display without sacrificing wireless connectivity.
- Ensures that the hinge cover does not interfere with signal transmission.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved user experience with foldable devices that can maintain wireless connectivity.
- Enables seamless communication even when the device is folded.
- Enhances the versatility and functionality of foldable electronic devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes first and second housings, a flexible display, a hinge structure, a hinge cover, and a wireless communication circuit. The first housing includes a first conductive portion, the hinge cover may be positioned opposing the flexible display with respect to the hinge structure when the housings are in a folded state, and the second housing includes a second conductive portion. When the housing are folded, the hinge cover is exposed to the outside of the electronic device by a first width while being disposed between the first edge of the first housing and the second edge of the second housing, and in the folded state, the wireless communication circuit feeds a first point of the hinge cover and transmits and/or receives a signal in a first frequency band, through a first electrical path formed in the first conductive portion and/or the second conductive portion by the feeding.
