EP2371031A1 - Radiofrequency communication device with an offset antenna - Google Patents
Radiofrequency communication device with an offset antennaInfo
- Publication number
- EP2371031A1 EP2371031A1 EP09760519A EP09760519A EP2371031A1 EP 2371031 A1 EP2371031 A1 EP 2371031A1 EP 09760519 A EP09760519 A EP 09760519A EP 09760519 A EP09760519 A EP 09760519A EP 2371031 A1 EP2371031 A1 EP 2371031A1
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- antenna
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Classifications
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
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- H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
- H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
- H01Q1/2258—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles used with computer equipment
- H01Q1/2275—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles used with computer equipment associated to expansion card or bus, e.g. in PCMCIA, PC cards, Wireless USB
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- H—ELECTRICITY
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- H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
- H01Q7/00—Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
- H01Q7/02—Collapsible antennas; Retractable antennas
Definitions
- the invention relates to the field of radio frequency communication devices.
- the invention relates to a radiofrequency communication device comprising an electronic circuit on a support body and a radiofrequency antenna connected at least in part to the electronic circuit and defining an electromagnetic coupling surface.
- the invention is directed to such devices comprising a USB and RF radio frequency function, in particular according to the ISO 14443, ISO 15693 or NFC (ISO 18092, ISO 21448, etc.) standard.
- USB Such devices are known among in particular USB keys that embark RF radio function for access control applications. Although described in connection with USB, the invention applies to any communication device with electrical contacts including linear contacts as described in standards or standards MMC, SD, Express card, or ISO 7816 or other. Throughout the document, for simplicity, the term USB also means any other standard or communication protocol different from USB.
- USB radio access technology
- USB devices will depend on the surface of the antenna, so it is desirable to have a USB device of a large area, which is in contradiction with the use classic USB devices that are usually small.
- These USB devices will have an efficiency or range reduced to a few centimeters, the antenna having a coupling surface at most equal to the surface or size of the key, generally 2 to 3 cm2.
- the object of the invention is to solve these disadvantages.
- it is preferably intended to improve the range and quality of radio frequency device communication while having a small footprint for use with equipment, especially through the USB interface of a computer.
- the principle of the invention consists in a first radiofrequency mode of use, to deport or have the antenna of the RF device out of one or more electronic circuits or printed circuit boards (PCB), so as to reduce interference or disturbances with conductive parts of a circuit.
- the antenna is positioned relative to this circuit so as to have a coupling surface that is as little as possible facing the circuit.
- the device comprises a first radiofrequency communication functional configuration in which the coil-shaped antenna has at least one coupling surface portion (inside the widest turn) devoid of an electronic circuit directly opposite. ;
- the device in the electrical contact mode of use (in particular USB), preferably comprises a functional configuration in which the antenna is arranged so as to free the bulk of the device or at least not interfere with its connection or other USB stick connection to other ports or terminal connectors or computer.
- the invention consists in having an antenna that is mobile and / or removable and / or flexible relative to the electronic circuit or a main body (generally rigid) of the device.
- the subject of the invention is a radiofrequency communication device comprising an electronic circuit on a support body, a radiofrequency antenna connected at least in part to the electronic circuit;
- the device is distinguished in that it comprises an antenna connection circuit arranged at least partly in the support body and extending from the electronic circuit to the connection points of the antenna, said points being accessible from outside the support body.
- USB connector comprising Vbus and GND tracks, the connection points of the antenna being respectively connected to these tracks and the antenna having its two connections connected to these tracks;
- connection circuit comprises two capacitors each disposed between the electronic circuit and the connection points and a protection circuit of the USB circuit; the antenna is housed in a cap or removable element able to connect the two antenna ends to the Vbus and GND tracks respectively.
- USB smart card reader it comprises a USB smart card reader, the electronic circuit being a USB reader circuit comprising an ISO connector for connecting the smart card, the smart card comprising an ISO / RF dual interface electronic circuit; -
- the antenna is removable relative to the electronic circuit or relative to the connection points accessible from the outside.
- the antenna is flexible relative to the electronic circuit
- the antenna comprises at least one radiofrequency antenna coil disposed near the electronic circuit and defining an electromagnetic coupling surface inside the coil.
- the device has both a compact appearance, a mechanical and electrical protection configuration of the connector and an optimal functional position of electromagnetic coupling;
- FIG. 1 schematically illustrates the structure of a portable device according to the invention according to a first embodiment with flexible means of the antenna;
- FIG. 2 schematically illustrates the structure of a portable device according to the invention according to a second embodiment with retractable means of the antenna;
- FIGS. 3a and 3b illustrate the device seen in profile with the antenna in the closed position and deployed respectively of the removable means of the antenna;
- FIG. 4 schematically illustrates the structure of a portable device according to the invention according to a fourth embodiment with removable means for retracting or inserting the body relative to the antenna
- FIG. 5 schematically illustrates the structure of a portable device according to the invention according to a fifth embodiment with removable means of the antenna.
- a radiofrequency communication device 1 comprises a gripping support body 2a and an antenna 3;
- this device also comprises a contact connector 4, here a USB type connector;
- the invention may not include an electrical contact connector in one embodiment or the radio frequency communication is improved.
- the device comprises a certain surface "S1" or space in top view (or for example, in cross section parallel to the plane of a possible connector 4);
- the gripping support body 2a here an outer shell, comprises an electronic circuit 5a (not visible) which extends inside; Where appropriate, the body may be directly a printed circuit board (PCB) or support plate of any electronic circuit.
- PCB printed circuit board
- the circuit may include conductive tracks, connections and / or electronic and / or electrical components such as a block of connectors with elastic blades or other.
- the device may comprise components for performing a USB function, a radiofrequency function, possibly arranged in a separate card. These circuit elements are capable of disturbing the radiofrequency communication established using at least one radiofrequency antenna turn 3 which is arranged close to the electronic circuit.
- the antenna coil 3 defines an electromagnetic coupling surface "S2" inside the coil.
- the antenna may, if necessary, be in a different form of turns such as for example a UHF antenna.
- the antenna 3 has at least a coupling surface portion S2 which is free of any electronic circuit and / or conductive tracks arranged directly facing or substantially facing.
- the antenna is external to the main rigid body 2a; on the other hand, the antenna is configured as a loop such as a key ring ring, extending to the rear of the device.
- the loop includes the turns of the antenna without support and forms a circular frame in itself.
- the loop is preferably coated with a protective material and / or mechanical reinforcement of the turns. It may be an elastomeric or plastic material, especially rubber.
- the antenna thus configured has the advantage of having a surface S2 which is remote from the disturbances of the main body 2a.
- This loop has an elasticity provided either by the coating or sheathing or by the material of the turns, for example steel.
- this configuration allows to hang or grasp the device.
- the antenna When in contact mode, the antenna has several degrees of freedom: it can therefore be moved in several directions and thus not interfere with another possible connection of another device to connect to another port. 'computer.
- the antenna is here also movable relative to the electronic circuit, particularly at a junction joint 9 to the body 2a.
- the device 2b has the same means as above, and the elements with the same numbers in the figures being similar, the letters associated with the numbers being relative to the specific mode. This applies to all figures.
- the device in the form of USB key comprises means for retracting the antenna inside the device; They comprise a slideway 6 in which a button 7 slides to actuate this operation.
- the device comprises a sheath 8 along the body which is adapted to receive the antenna in the retracted position. Inside, the antenna is elastic, adopts an oval shape (or other shape) to be contained in the sheath.
- the antenna is connected to the electronic circuit by connection means which follow the movement as a ribbon or a flexible two-wire wire.
- the antenna is here movable and retractable relative to the electronic circuit to be extracted from an internal position in which it is facing the device and to adopt a field free external position to capture the electromagnetic field.
- the antenna is as flexible compared to the electronic circuit.
- the device 2c takes the form of a USB key and the elements with the same numbers being identical or similar as before.
- the antenna 3c is disposed in a cover
- the cover could also be movable differently with respect to the internal circuit in the rigid main body 2c.
- the cover could slide relative to the body so as to deport the antenna at least partly out of a surface facing the electronic circuit contained in the body.
- the antenna In the deployed position of the cover 3b, the antenna has its free coupling surface for sensing an electromagnetic field insofar as it is offset relative to the main body. In this position, the communication range is larger or more efficient. In the connection position with electrical contacts, the device remains thin, narrow in deployed position or not without hindering other keys.
- the device according to a third embodiment comprises removable means for retracting the body 2f said main or at least the internal electronic circuit, the latter being housed in or on a cap or other insert.
- the antenna is made here in a lid or cap 1 Od which has receiving means 15 for fixing or receiving the main body containing the electronic circuit and connect it, if necessary.
- the antenna 3d is a passive antenna only which serves as a relay for another antenna arranged in the main body 2d which carries out the radio frequency transponder function.
- the passive antenna if present, has a capacitance at both ends.
- the cap includes a receiving space 15 of the main body; At the bottom of this space are connection points 13d or a connector adapted to connect one or more electronic components performing the radiofrequency communication function in the body 2d.
- connection points may be related to contact points of the support body which are accessible from outside the support body.
- connection lines opening at the USB connector 4 as explained in more detail in Figure 5.
- connection points of the antenna can also lead to any other place provided for this purpose of the support body 2d.
- the cap 10d has a total area S1 which is much larger than that of the body 2d;
- the antenna has portions S1a and S1b which are not directly opposite the body and are therefore well exposed to the electromagnetic field of an external reading terminal.
- a shutter 40 closes this reception space 15.
- the device is convenient to carry in one block in its assembled configuration and slip into a bag or other to achieve access control.
- the coupling surface of the antenna is calculated according to the bulk of the body so as to have the required range.
- simply extract the body 2d of the case 10d, here a USB key to find a narrower body or end and the connect to the USB port and perform USB communication without disturbing other connections.
- caps of different sizes and ranges can be chosen according to the user's need, for example, according to the placement of the device on him, in a bag and the manner of presenting it to a reader.
- the invention therefore makes it possible, because of the removable function of the antenna, a customization of the radiofrequency device at the level of the range.
- the device 1 e comprises a cap 16 substantially in accordance with the previous figure and comprises the antenna 3e;
- the device comprises a connection circuit
- points of connection of the antenna 20, 21 are accessible from outside the support body. Where applicable, these points represent junction points of the antenna which is removable or detachable from these points or connection points located in close proximity to these points.
- the device comprises a USB connector (4) comprising Vbus (20) and GND (21) tracks and the connection circuits 18a, 18b are respectively connected to these tracks.
- the junction with the electronic circuit is here materialized by electrical connection pads 23, 24 of a chip card connector 25.
- the RF circuit is contained in a smart card 25, but it could be disposed in the electronic circuit of the support body.
- connection circuit 18a, 18b comprises two capacitors C1, C2 each disposed between the electronic / electrical circuit 23, 24 and the connection points 20, 21 and a protection circuit of the USB circuit for filtering the signal RF superimposed on Vbus.
- the USB circuit has a protection against the radiofrequency signals picked up and conveyed by the antenna.
- This protection is here a shock choke placed at the input of the USB circuit.
- the antenna is housed in a removable cap 16 which is able to connect the two antenna ends to the Vbus and GND tracks respectively.
- the cap thus comprises connection means to the connector
- USB able to enter the connector and connect the tracks Vbus and GND.
- the connector is a USB complementary connector of which only two tracks are connected by the antenna.
- the device of the invention in its preferred version constitutes or comprises a portion 26 performing a USB smart card reader function 25;
- the electronic circuit of the invention comprises the circuit of the USB reader and an ISO connector 22 for connecting the smart card 25, itself comprising an electronic circuit with dual ISO / RF interface.
- the antenna comprises a field presence indicator disposed in the cap (not shown).
- This indicator can be for example a vibrator or a sound or light indicator.
- a circuit comprising one or more LEDs can be placed on the antenna circuit so as to produce a light effect that can be customized to the user's choice (pattern, color, etc.)
- the user can thus be made to use between several indicator caps the one that will produce the indicator according to the use in question.
- the cap of FIG. 5 may, if necessary, be fixed to the rear of the device on connection points specifically prepared for this purpose.
- a PCB of the key may have connection tracks extending rearward and accessible through a slot in the shell.
- the cap may comprise a flat portion protruding corresponding to the slot and carrying the tracks of the antenna. This protrusion once introduced into the slot causes the ohmic contact of the antenna with the connection tracks to the electronic circuit and / or RF.
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