Mechanical latch including RF antenna
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1. A device comprising:
- a body;
a wireless network device; and
a display enclosure mechanically coupled with said body, including at least one latch electrically coupled with said wireless network device;
wherein said latch is configured to operate as an RF antenna for said wireless network device.
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Abstract
A portable electronic device, including a base mechanically coupled to a display enclosure with a hinge, is built including latches on the display enclosure configured to mechanically lock the display enclosure to the base when the display is closed. The latches are permanently coupled to the display enclosure and are electrically coupled to a wireless network circuit in such a manner as to act as an RF antenna for the wireless network.
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18 Claims
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1. A device comprising:
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a body;
a wireless network device; and
a display enclosure mechanically coupled with said body, including at least one latch electrically coupled with said wireless network device;
wherein said latch is configured to operate as an RF antenna for said wireless network device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for incorporating an RF antenna into a latch, comprising the steps of:
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a) providing an electronic device including a body;
b) providing a display enclosure including at least one latch;
c) providing a wireless network device;
d) mechanically coupling the display enclosure to the body;
e) electrically coupling the at least one latch to the wireless network device;
f) configuring the at least one latch as an RF antenna for the wireless network device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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