18443913. WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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Chungsoon Park of Suwon-si (KR)
WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18443913 titled 'WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
The abstract describes an electronic device with a housing, a printed circuit board, a wireless communication module, a radio frequency switch, and an antenna module.
- The electronic device includes a housing and a printed circuit board with a wireless communication module and a radio frequency switch.
- The printed circuit board also has a first electronic component and a second electronic component connected to the radio frequency switch.
- A shield can is placed on the printed circuit board to cover part of it, with multiple pads in contact with the board.
- An antenna module with at least one antenna is included to transmit and receive signals using the housing and shield can.
- The radio frequency switch can select different paths to adjust the radiation efficiency of the antenna module.
- The first pad is connected to the radio frequency switch, while the second pad is connected to the first electronic component.
- The multiple pads are electrically isolated from the printed circuit board to prevent interference.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various electronic devices requiring wireless communication capabilities. - It can be applied in IoT devices, smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets that rely on wireless connectivity.
Problems Solved: - The technology addresses the need for efficient wireless communication within electronic devices. - It solves the challenge of optimizing radiation efficiency for antennas in compact devices.
Benefits: - Improved wireless communication performance. - Enhanced signal transmission and reception capabilities. - Space-saving design for electronic devices.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Wireless Communication Technology for Electronic Devices This technology can be utilized in the development of smartphones, IoT devices, wearables, and other consumer electronics. It can also benefit industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, and automotive.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the radio frequency switch impact the efficiency of the antenna module? 2. What are the advantages of using multiple pads for antenna connections in electronic devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an electronic device may include: a housing, a printed circuit board disposed in the housing, the printed circuit board including a wireless communication module comprising communication circuitry, a radio frequency switch, a first electronic component comprising circuitry, and a second electronic component, comprising circuitry, electrically connected to the radio frequency switch, and a shield can disposed on the printed circuit board to cover at least a partial area of the printed circuit board and including multiple pads in contact with the printed circuit board, and an antenna module, comprising at least one antenna, configured to transmit and/or receive signals and/or power between external electronic devices using at least part of the housing and at least part of the shield can, wherein the multiple pads include a first pad electrically connected to the radio frequency switch and a second pad electrically connected to the first electronic component, the multiple pads are configured to be electrically isolated from the printed circuit board, and the radio frequency switch is configured to select one of a first path configured to cause the antenna module to have a first radiation efficiency based on a signal of a first frequency band provided from the wireless communication module being applied to the first path, and a second path configured to cause the antenna module to have a second radiation efficiency different from the first radiation efficiency based on a signal of the first frequency band being applied to the second path, and is connected to the second electrical component.
