IP Library Granted Patent US 7,612,721
Granted Patent B2
US 7,612,721 · App. 11/967,110 · Granted Nov 3, 2009

Electronic device having antenna function

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,612,721
App. No.
11/967,110
Granted
Nov 3, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

An electronic device ( 10 ) includes a substrate ( 11 ), a metal film ( 12 ), a radio frequency module ( 14 ), and a signal transmission portion ( 13 ). The substrate includes two opposite surfaces. The metal film is disposed on one surface of the substrate and defines a clearance ( 16 ) therein. The radio frequency module is disposed on the clearance. The signal transmission portion is electronically connected to the radio frequency module and the metal film, for transmitting electromagnetic signals between the radio frequency module and the metal film.

Claims (16)

1. An electronic device having antenna function, comprising:

a substrate comprising two opposite surfaces;

a metal film disposed on one surface of the substrate for radiating electromagnetic signals, and defining a clearance therein;

a radio frequency module disposed on the clearance, for generating electromagnetic signals; and

a signal transmission portion, electronically connected to the radio frequency module and the metal film, for transmitting the electromagnetic signals between the radio frequency module and the metal film.

2. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the clearance is an insulative area on the metal film.

3. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a first inductor electronically connecting the radio frequency module to a first circuit.

4. The electronic device as recited in claim 3 , wherein the first circuit is used for supplying power or processing electromagnetic signals.

5. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a second inductor electronically connecting the radio frequency module to the metal film.

6. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising one or more second function circuits disposed on the metal film.

7. A device having antenna function, comprising:

a substrate;

a metal film disposed on a surface of said substrate and occupying a major area of said surface, said metal film being grounded and being used for radiating electromagnetic signals; and

a radio frequency module electrically connectable with said metal film for generating electromagnetic signals.

8. The device as recited in claim 7 , wherein said radio frequency module is resided inside said major area for said metal film and separated from said metal film by a clearance.

9. The device as recited in claim 7 , wherein said radio frequency module is electrically connectable with said metal film through a signal transmission portion.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 27, 2018
From: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
To: CLOUD NETWORK TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Reel/Frame 045171/0306 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 29, 2007
From: JEAN, JIN-TSANG
To: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 020303/0560 →