Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240284621). WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract
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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 20240284621 titled 'WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
The abstract describes an electronic device with a housing, a printed circuit board containing a wireless communication module, a radio frequency switch, and multiple electronic components. A shield can is placed on the printed circuit board to cover part of it, with an antenna module utilizing the shield can and housing for signal transmission. The radio frequency switch selects paths for different radiation efficiencies based on signal frequencies.
- The electronic device includes a printed circuit board with a wireless communication module and a radio frequency switch.
- A shield can is placed on the printed circuit board to cover part of it and includes multiple pads for electrical connection.
- An antenna module with at least one antenna uses the shield can and housing for signal transmission.
- The radio frequency switch selects paths for different radiation efficiencies based on signal frequencies.
- The device is designed for efficient wireless communication with external electronic devices.
Potential Applications: - Mobile phones - IoT devices - Wearable technology - Smart home devices
Problems Solved: - Improved signal transmission efficiency - Enhanced wireless communication capabilities - Reduced interference from external sources
Benefits: - Better connectivity - Increased data transfer speeds - Enhanced overall performance of electronic devices
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in various consumer electronics, industrial applications, and telecommunications equipment to improve wireless communication capabilities and overall performance.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the radio frequency switch improve the efficiency of signal transmission? 2. What are the potential limitations of using the shield can for signal transmission 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.
