EP2621017B1 - Dispositif de communication mobile sans fil incluant des sections de boîtier portable électriquement conducteur définissant une antenne - Google Patents

Dispositif de communication mobile sans fil incluant des sections de boîtier portable électriquement conducteur définissant une antenne Download PDF

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EP2621017B1
EP2621017B1 EP12152972.1A EP12152972A EP2621017B1 EP 2621017 B1 EP2621017 B1 EP 2621017B1 EP 12152972 A EP12152972 A EP 12152972A EP 2621017 B1 EP2621017 B1 EP 2621017B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
    • H01Q1/24—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
    • H01Q1/241—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM
    • H01Q1/242—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM specially adapted for hand-held use
    • H01Q1/243—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM specially adapted for hand-held use with built-in antennas
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q9/00—Electrically-short antennas having dimensions not more than twice the operating wavelength and consisting of conductive active radiating elements
    • H01Q9/04—Resonant antennas
    • H01Q9/0407—Substantially flat resonant element parallel to ground plane, e.g. patch antenna
    • H01Q9/0421—Substantially flat resonant element parallel to ground plane, e.g. patch antenna with a shorting wall or a shorting pin at one end of the element

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  • the present disclosure generally relates to the field of wireless communications systems, and, more particularly, to mobile wireless communications devices and related methods.
  • Mobile wireless communications systems continue to grow in popularity and have become an integral part of both personal and business communications. For example, cellular telephones allow users to place and receive voice calls almost anywhere they travel, while tablet personal computers allow mobile data communications almost anywhere.
  • mobile communications technology for example, cellular communications technology
  • PDA personal digital assistant
  • many cellular devices now incorporate personal digital assistant (PDA) features such as calendars, address books, task lists, etc.
  • PDA personal digital assistant
  • multi-function devices including, for example, tablet personal computers, may also allow users to wirelessly send and receive electronic mail (email) messages and access the Internet via a cellular network and/or a wireless local area network (WLAN), for example.
  • email electronic mail
  • EP2405534 relates to an electronic device having wireless communication circuitry including an adjustable antenna system coupled to a radio-frequency transceiver.
  • the Adjustable antenna system may include one or more adjustable electrical components that are controlled by storage and processing circuitry in the electronic device.
  • WO 2011/106899 relates to a diversity antenna system that operates with a low frequency band in which a plurality of antennas are folding into a single printed circuit in a meander pattern configuration.
  • US2004/0257283 discloses an antenna integrated into the metallic side wall of a laptop computer.
  • a mobile wireless communications device is provided as set out in claim 1.
  • At least one pair of adjacent electrically conductive sections may have a discontinuity therebetween, for example.
  • the mobile wireless communications device may further include at least one dielectric body within the discontinuity.
  • the second electrically conductive arm has a U-shaped distal portion coupled to the proximal portion, for example.
  • the U-shaped distal portion is aligned with the first electrically conductive arm and the proximal portion.
  • the proximal portion being parallel and spaced apart from the first electrically conductive may define a gap, for example.
  • the mobile wireless communications device may further include a dielectric body in the gap, for example.
  • the first electrically conductive arm may have an elongate shape.
  • the first and second electrically conductive arms may define a planar inverted F-antenna (PIFA), for example.
  • PIFA planar inverted F-antenna
  • At least one of the first and second electrically conductive arms may has an opening therein.
  • the first and second electrically conductive arms may be adjacent at least one of a top and a bottom of the portable housing, for example.
  • the plurality of electrically conductive sections may be configured to function as a cellular antenna, for example.
  • a method aspect is directed to a method of making a mobile wireless communications device as set out in the claims.
  • a mobile wireless communications device 30 illustratively includes a portable housing 31 , a printed circuit board (PCB) 32 carried by the portable housing, and wireless transceiver circuitry 33 carried by the portable housing.
  • the PCB 32 may be used in conjunction with a metal chassis or other substrate.
  • the PCB 32 may also include a conductive layer defining a ground plane (not shown).
  • a satellite positioning signal receiver 34 is also carried by the portable housing 31.
  • the satellite positioning signal receiver 34 may be a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiver, for example.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • the exemplary device 30 further illustratively includes a display 60 and one or more input devices 61 , which may be in the form of control keys including an "off hook” (i.e., initiate phone call) key, an "on hook” (i.e., discontinue phone call) key, a menu key, and a return or escape key, for example. While the input devices 61 are illustratively carried by the PCB 32 , it should be noted that input devices may alternatively or additionally be carried by the portable housing 31. Operation of the various device components and input keys, etc., will be described further below with reference to FIG. 6 .
  • a controller 66 or processor may also be carried by the PCB 32.
  • the controller 66 may cooperate with the other components, for example, the satellite positioning signal receiver 34 , and the wireless transceiver circuitry 33 to coordinate and control operations of the mobile wireless communications device 30. Operations may include mobile voice and data operations, including email and Internet data.
  • One or more other components may be carried by the PCB 32.
  • other components may include a headphone jack, a power port, a microphone, a speaker, etc.
  • the portable housing 31 includes electrically conductive sections 41a-41c that define a perimeter of the portable housing 31.
  • the portable housing 31 may be metallic and include metallic sections.
  • the portable housing 31 illustratively includes a discontinuity 42 therein defining a break between adjacent electrically conductive sections 41b , 41c.
  • the portable housing 31 may be continuous, and other features may define the different electrically conductive sections 41a-41c.
  • the portable housing 31 may include any number of electrically conductive sections.
  • the portable housing 31 also includes a dielectric cover 36 , for example, plastic, defining a back of the mobile wireless communications device 30.
  • a dielectric cover 36 for example, plastic, defining a back of the mobile wireless communications device 30.
  • the electrically conductive sections 41a-41c function as an antenna.
  • one of the electrically conductive sections 41b is carried adjacent the bottom of the portable housing 31 and is coupled to the wireless transceiver circuitry 33 via PCB clip, for example, and functions as an antenna.
  • the antenna may transmit or receive at different operating frequencies, for example, cellular telephone, satellite, or other wireless communications frequencies.
  • the mobile wireless communications device 30 may include an additional or second antenna 35 coupled to the wireless transceiver circuitry 33 , which may be carried adjacent the top of the portable housing 31.
  • the second antenna 35 may also be configured to transmit or receive at different operating frequencies, for example, cellular telephone, satellite, or other wireless communications frequencies, and may operate independently or in conjunction with the electrically conductive portion of the portable conductive housing 31 that is configured as an antenna.
  • the electrically conductive section 41b may be positioned at a different location, for example, at the top of the portable housing 31.
  • the electrically conductive section 41b illustratively includes a base 51 adjacent a corner of the portable housing 31.
  • a first electrically conductive arm 52 extends from the base 51 , and may be considered one arm of a planar inverted F-antenna (PIFA), as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art.
  • the first electrically conductive arm 52 is illustratively elongate is shape and extends about halfway across the width of the portable housing 31.
  • the length of the first electrically conductive arm 52 determines an operating frequency, for example, a cellular frequency that may be in the range of 800-900 MHz and/or 1850-2000 MHz. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the length of the first electrically conductive arm 52 may be adjusted to correspond to a different operating frequency range.
  • the electrically conductive section 41b also includes a second electrically conductive arm 53 having a proximal portion 54 parallel and spaced apart from the first electrically conductive arm 52.
  • the second electrically conductive arm 53 also includes a U-shaped distal portion 55 coupled to the proximal portion 54.
  • the U-shaped distal portion 55 is aligned with the first electrically conductive arm 52 and the proximal portion 54.
  • the distal portion 55 couples to the proximal portion 54 and loops back around to just short of a distal end of the first electrically conductive arm 52 to define a gap 56 therebetween.
  • the second electrically conductive arm 53 may be considered a second arm of a PIFA, for example.
  • the length of the second electrically conductive arm 53 also advantageously determines an operating frequency, for example, a cellular frequency that may be in the range of 800-900 MHz and/or 1850-2000 MHz. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the length of the second electrically conductive arm 53 may also be adjusted to correspond to a different operating frequency range.
  • an operating frequency for example, a cellular frequency that may be in the range of 800-900 MHz and/or 1850-2000 MHz.
  • the length of the second electrically conductive arm 53 may also be adjusted to correspond to a different operating frequency range.
  • the first electrically conductive arm 52, the proximal portion 54 , and the parallel portion of the distal portion 55 define another gap 57.
  • the size of the gaps 56 , 57 are based upon a size or dimensions of the first and second electrically conductive arms 51 , 52. Accordingly, the size of the gaps 56 , 57 may change based upon the desired operating frequencies, or desired bandwidth.
  • the S1,1 parameter 71 corresponds to a simulated value of -21.88
  • the S2,1 parameter 72 corresponds to a value of -10.36
  • the simulated S1,2 parameter 73 had a corresponding value of -10.64
  • the simulated S2,2 parameter 74 had a corresponding value of -20.32.
  • the radiated efficiency was simulated to be -0.1117 dB, while the total efficiency was simulated at -0.83 dB.
  • the radiated efficiency was simulated to be -0.05368 dB, while the total efficiency was simulated at - 3.654 dB.
  • the gaps 56 , 57 defined by the first and second electrically conductive arms 52 , 53 and the discontinuity 42 may allow dirt, dust, and debris to enter the portable housing 31 , and contribute to snagging. Additionally, the gaps 56 , 57 and the discontinuity 42 may not be aesthetically pleasing.
  • dielectric bodies 62' , 63', 64' may be positioned within the gaps 56' , 57' and the discontinuity 42' , respectively.
  • Each dielectric body 62', 63', 64' may be plastic, for example.
  • a relatively thin layer may be over or cover the electrically conductive section 41b' to provide increased protection and to give an overall look and feel of metal.
  • the dielectric bodies 62' , 63' , 64' may be formed as a single body.
  • the dielectric bodies 62' , 63' , 64' may be formed a single body with the relatively thin layer.
  • the first and second electrically conductive arms 51", 52" each have an opening therein to receive a respective component therein. More particularly, a first opening 43" is formed or carved out for one component, for example, a power port, and a second opening 44" is formed for a second component, for example, an audio output jack. Illustratively, the first and second openings 43", 44" are formed from an edge defined by the gap 57". As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the length of the first and second electrically conductive arms 52", 53" may be adjusted to account for the openings 43", 44" therein, i.e., a lesser amount of electrically conductive material.
  • the electrically conductive segments 41a , 41b that are the portable housing 31 are used as an antenna radiator by forming both a vertical slot (i.e., gap 56 ) and a horizontal slot (i.e. gap 57 ) in the end of the portable housing 31.
  • the mobile wireless communications device 30 may have improved antenna performance on at least one end of the mobile wireless communications device despite the presence of a relatively large grounded metal ring (i.e., the electrically conductive sections 41a-41c defining the perimeter of the portable housing 31 ) generally in the radiating area.
  • a portable housing including the electrically conductive sections defining the perimeter of the portable housing typically reduces antenna performance.
  • the base 51 , and first and second electrically conductive arms 52 , 53 advantageously uses one of the electrically conductive sections 41b defining the perimeter as the actual antenna radiator to improve antenna performance or reduce the effects of the other electrically conductive sections 41a , 41c.
  • first and second electrically conductive arms 52 , 53 are described with respect to a single electrically conductive section 41b , it should be understood that more than one electrically conductive section may include a base and first and second electrically conductive arms, as described herein.
  • an electrically conductive section adjacent the top and an electrically conductive section adjacent the bottom of the portable housing may include a base and first and second electrically conductive arms.
  • a method aspect is directed to a method of making a mobile wireless communications device as set out in the claims.
  • the device 1000 illustratively includes a housing 1200 , a keyboard or keypad 1400 and an output device 1600.
  • the output device shown is a display 1600 , which may comprise a full graphic LCD. Other types of output devices may alternatively be utilized.
  • a processing device 1800 is contained within the housing 1200 and is coupled between the keypad 1400 and the display 1600. The processing device 1800 controls the operation of the display 1600 , as well as the overall operation of the mobile device 1000 , in response to actuation of keys on the keypad 1400.
  • the housing 1200 may be elongated vertically, or may take on other sizes and shapes (including clamshell housing structures).
  • the keypad may include a mode selection key, or other hardware or software for switching between text entry and telephony entry.
  • FIG. 6 In addition to the processing device 1800 , other parts of the mobile device 1000 are shown schematically in FIG. 6 . These include a communications subsystem 1001 ; a short-range communications subsystem 1020 ; the keypad 1400 and the display 1600 , along with other input/output devices 1060 , 1080 , 1100 and 1120 ; as well as memory devices 1160 , 1180 and various other device subsystems 1201.
  • the mobile device 1000 may comprise a two-way RF communications device having data and, optionally, voice communications capabilities.
  • the mobile device 1000 may have the capability to communicate with other computer systems via the Internet.
  • Operating system software executed by the processing device 1800 is stored in a persistent store, such as the flash memory 1160 , but may be stored in other types of memory devices, such as a read only memory (ROM) or similar storage element.
  • system software, specific device applications, or parts thereof may be temporarily loaded into a volatile store, such as the random access memory (RAM) 1180. Communications signals received by the mobile device may also be stored in the RAM 1180.
  • the processing device 1800 in addition to its operating system functions, enables execution of software applications 1300A-1300N on the device 1000.
  • a predetermined set of applications that control basic device operations, such as data and voice communications 1300A and 1300B may be installed on the device 1000 during manufacture.
  • a personal information manager (PIM) application may be installed during manufacture.
  • the PIM may be capable of organizing and managing data items, such as e-mail, calendar events, voice mails, appointments, and task items.
  • the PIM application may also be capable of sending and receiving data items via a wireless network 1401.
  • the PIM data items may be seamlessly integrated, synchronized and updated via the wireless network 1401 with corresponding data items stored or associated with a host computer system.
  • the communications subsystem 1001 includes a receiver 1500 , a transmitter 1520 , and one or more antennas 1540 and 1560.
  • the communications subsystem 1001 also includes a processing module, such as a digital signal processor (DSP) 1580 , and local oscillators (LOs) 1601.
  • DSP digital signal processor
  • LOs local oscillators
  • a mobile device 1000 may include a communications subsystem 1001 designed to operate with the MobitexTM, Data TACTM or General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) mobile data communications networks, and also designed to operate with any of a variety of voice communications networks, such as AMPS, TDMA, CDMA, WCDMA, PCS, GSM, EDGE, etc. Other types of data and voice networks, both separate and integrated, may also be utilized with the mobile device 1000.
  • the mobile device 1000 may also be compliant with other communications standards such as 3GSM, 3GPP, UMTS, 4G, etc.
  • Network access requirements vary depending upon the type of communication system. For example, in the Mobitex and DataTAC networks, mobile devices are registered on the network using a unique personal identification number or PIN associated with each device. In GPRS networks, however, network access is associated with a subscriber or user of a device. A GPRS device therefore typically involves use of a subscriber identity module, commonly referred to as a SIM card, in order to operate on a GPRS network.
  • SIM card subscriber identity module
  • the mobile device 1000 may send and receive communications signals over the communication network 1401.
  • Signals received from the communications network 1401 by the antenna 1540 are routed to the receiver 1500 , which provides for signal amplification, frequency down conversion, filtering, channel selection, etc., and may also provide analog to digital conversion. Analog-to-digital conversion of the received signal allows the DSP 1580 to perform more complex communications functions, such as demodulation and decoding.
  • signals to be transmitted to the network 1401 are processed (e.g. modulated and encoded) by the DSP 1580 and are then provided to the transmitter 1520 for digital to analog conversion, frequency up conversion, filtering, amplification and transmission to the communication network 1401 (or networks) via the antenna 1560.
  • the DSP 1580 provides for control of the receiver 1500 and the transmitter 1520. For example, gains applied to communications signals in the receiver 1500 and transmitter 1520 may be adaptively controlled through automatic gain control algorithms implemented in the DSP 1580.
  • a received signal such as a text message or web page download
  • the communications subsystem 1001 is input to the processing device 1800.
  • the received signal is then further processed by the processing device 1800 for an output to the display 1600 , or alternatively to some other auxiliary I/O device 1060.
  • a device may also be used to compose data items, such as e-mail messages, using the keypad 1400 and/or some other auxiliary I/O device 1060 , such as a touchpad, a rocker switch, a thumb-wheel, or some other type of input device.
  • the composed data items may then be transmitted over the communications network 1401 via the communications subsystem 1001.
  • a voice communications mode In a voice communications mode, overall operation of the device is substantially similar to the data communications mode, except that received signals are output to a speaker 1100 , and signals for transmission are generated by a microphone 1120.
  • Alternative voice or audio I/O subsystems such as a voice message recording subsystem, may also be implemented on the device 1000.
  • the display 1600 may also be utilized in voice communications mode, for example to display the identity of a calling party, the duration of a voice call, or other voice call related information.
  • the short-range communications subsystem enables communication between the mobile device 1000 and other proximate systems or devices, which need not necessarily be similar devices.
  • the short-range communications subsystem may include an infrared device and associated circuits and components, a BluetoothTM communications module to provide for communication with similarly-enabled systems and devices, or a near field communications (NFC) sensor for communicating with a NFC device or NFC tag via NFC communications.
  • NFC near field communications

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  1. Dispositif de communication mobile sans fil (30) comprenant :
    un boîtier portatif (31) comprenant une pluralité de sections électroconductrices (41a à 41c) définissant un périmètre dudit boîtier portatif et configurées pour fonctionner comme antenne, l'une desdites sections électroconductrices comprenant :
    une base (51) ;
    une première branche électroconductrice (52) s'étendant à partir de la base ; et
    une seconde branche électroconductrice (53) s'étendant à partir de la base et possédant une partie proximale parallèle à ladite première branche électroconductrice et écartée de celle-ci ; ladite seconde branche électroconductrice possédant une partie distale en forme de U couplée à la partie proximale et alignée avec ladite première branche électroconductrice et la partie proximale, si bien que la partie distale revient en boucle et arrive à une brève distance d'une extrémité distale de la première branche électroconductrice (52) afin de définir entre elles une encoche verticale (56) ; ladite base (51) et lesdites première et seconde branches électroconductrices étant placées entièrement au sein d'une paroi d'extrémité du boîtier portatif et en constituant une partie, et définissant l'encoche verticale (56) et une encoche horizontale (57) ; les première et seconde branches électroconductrices possédant chacune une ouverture afin d'y recevoir un port respectif ;
    une carte de circuits imprimés (32) portée par ledit boîtier portatif ; et
    une circuiterie d'émetteur-récepteur sans fil (33) portée par ladite carte de circuits imprimés et couplée à l'antenne.
  2. Dispositif de communication mobile sans fil selon la revendication 1, dans lequel au moins une paire de sections électroconductrices adjacentes présente une discontinuité (42) entre elles.
  3. Dispositif de communication mobile sans fil selon la revendication 2, comprenant en outre au moins un corps diélectrique dans la discontinuité.
  4. Dispositif de communication mobile sans fil selon la revendication 1, dans lequel ladite première branche électroconductrice a une forme allongée.
  5. Dispositif de communication mobile sans fil selon la revendication 1, dans lequel lesdites première et seconde branches électroconductrices définissent une antenne planaire en F inversé.
  6. Dispositif de communication mobile sans fil selon la revendication 1, dans lequel au moins une desdites première et seconde branches électroconductrices possède une ouverture (43") qui y est ménagée.
  7. Procédé de fabrication d'un dispositif de communication mobile sans fil (30) comprenant un boîtier portatif (31) comprenant une pluralité de sections électroconductrices (41a à 41c) définissant un périmètre dudit boîtier portatif et configurées pour fonctionner comme antenne, une carte de circuits imprimés (32) portée par ledit boîtier portatif et une circuiterie d'émetteur-récepteur sans fil (33) portée par ladite carte de circuits imprimés et couplée à l'antenne, le procédé comprenant les étapes consistant à :
    former l'une des sections électroconductrices de manière à comprendre une base (51), une première branche électroconductrice (52) s'étendant à partir de la base et une seconde branche électroconductrice (53) s'étendant à partir de la base et possédant une partie proximale parallèle à la première branche électroconductrice et écartée de celle-ci, la seconde branche électroconductrice étant formée de manière que la seconde branche électroconductrice possède une partie distale en forme de U couplée à la partie proximale et alignée avec la première branche électroconductrice et la partie proximale, si bien que la partie distale revient en boucle et arrive à une brève distance d'une extrémité distale de la première branche électroconductrice (52) afin de définir entre elles une encoche verticale (56) ; et ladite base (51) et lesdites première et seconde branches électroconductrices étant placées entièrement au sein d'une paroi d'extrémité du boîtier portatif et en constituant une partie, et définissant l'encoche verticale (56) et une encoche horizontale (57), ledit au moins un port étant disposé à l'intérieur de l'encoche horizontale ; les première et seconde branches électroconductrices possédant chacune une ouverture afin d'y recevoir un port respectif.
  8. Procédé selon la revendication 7, dans lequel au moins une paire de sections électroconductrices adjacentes présente une discontinuité (42) entre elles.
  9. Procédé selon la revendication 8, comprenant en outre l'étape consistant à positionner au moins un corps diélectrique (62', 63', 64') dans la discontinuité.
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