18511376. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA ARRAY simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA ARRAY
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Inventor(s)
Dongkwon Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA ARRAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18511376 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA ARRAY
The abstract describes an electronic device with a unique design that allows it to be folded and unfolded, featuring two housings connected by a hinge structure.
- The device includes a first housing with a first surface and a second surface, as well as a second housing with a third surface and a fourth surface, both with varying areas.
- A hinge structure enables the two housings to fold relative to each other along a folding axis.
- Antenna arrays are provided on the first and fourth surfaces, with a flexible board connecting them to form different antenna arrays based on the device's state (folded or unfolded).
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Unique folding design with two housings connected by a hinge structure.
- Antenna arrays on different surfaces that can be reconfigured based on the device's state.
- Flexible board connecting the antenna arrays for seamless transition between configurations.
- Potential Applications:**
- Foldable electronic devices for compact storage and portability.
- Adaptive antenna systems for improved signal reception in different orientations.
- Innovative design for consumer electronics, communication devices, and IoT products.
- Problems Solved:**
- Space-saving design for electronic devices.
- Enhanced signal reception with adaptable antenna arrays.
- Seamless transition between folded and unfolded states.
- Benefits:**
- Compact and portable electronic devices.
- Improved signal strength and connectivity.
- Versatile design for various applications.
- Commercial Applications:**
Foldable electronic devices with adaptive antenna systems have the potential to revolutionize the consumer electronics market, offering compact and versatile solutions for communication devices, IoT products, and more.
- Questions about the Technology:**
1. How does the flexible board facilitate the reconfiguration of antenna arrays? 2. What are the advantages of having antenna arrays on multiple surfaces in a foldable device?
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes: a first housing including a first surface and a second surface connected to the first surface and having an area that is smaller than an area of the first surface; a second housing including a third surface and a fourth surface connected to the third surface and having an area that is smaller than an area of the third surface; a hinge structure connecting the first housing and the second housing to be foldable relative to each other at a folding axis between a folded state of the electronic device and an unfolded state of the electronic device; a first antenna array provided at the first surface; and a second antenna array provided at the fourth surface; and a flexible board connecting the first antenna array and the second antenna array, wherein the first antenna array and the second antenna array are configured to form a third antenna array and to form a fourth antenna array, according to whether the electronic device is in the unfolded state or in the folded state.