17973399. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dongryul Shin of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17973399 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with an antenna structure and a conductive support member. The antenna structure is positioned on a printed circuit board and may include one or more antenna elements. The conductive support member is coupled to the antenna structure and extends from it, overlapping the printed circuit board but spaced apart from it.
- The electronic device includes a housing, antenna structure, and conductive support member.
- The housing provides the exterior of the device.
- The antenna structure is positioned on a printed circuit board with a first and second surface.
- The antenna structure includes at least one antenna element.
- The antenna element is positioned on the first surface or inside the printed circuit board.
- The conductive support member is coupled to the antenna structure.
- The first portion of the conductive support member is also coupled to the housing or a support structure inside the housing.
- The second portion of the conductive support member extends from the first portion.
- The second portion overlaps the first surface of the printed circuit board but is spaced apart from it.
Potential Applications
- Mobile phones
- Tablets
- Laptops
- Smartwatches
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
Problems Solved
- Efficient antenna placement in electronic devices
- Ensuring proper signal reception and transmission
- Space optimization within the device
Benefits
- Improved wireless connectivity
- Enhanced signal strength and quality
- Compact design for smaller and thinner devices
- Reduced interference from other components
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include a housing, an antenna structure, and a conductive support member. The housing may provide the exterior of the electronic device. The antenna structure may include a printed circuit board including a first surface and a second surface facing in the opposite direction of the first surface. The antenna structure may include at least one antenna element positioned on the first surface or positioned inside the printed circuit board to be closer to the first surface than to the second surface. The antenna structure may be positioned on the conductive support member. The conductive support member may include a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be coupled to the antenna structure. The first portion may be coupled to the housing or a support structure positioned in the inner space of the housing. The second portion may extend from the first portion. The second portion, when viewed from above the first surface, may overlap the first surface and may be spaced apart from the first surface.
