Reception Boosting Accessory
First Claim
1. An accessory for a portable electronic device, said accessory comprising:
- a coupling element adapted to positioned on an exterior of said device adjacent an antenna of said device for coupling to said an antenna and improving a reception of said device.
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Abstract
A carrying case for a portable electronic device includes a coupling element that couples to an antenna of the device without establishing a direct electrical connection. The coupling element increases the reception of the device by increasing the effective size of the antenna. The coupling element is designed to correspond to the reception capabilities of the device for which the case is designed. Preferably, the coupling element is a copper foil that is positioned in the case such that it is adjacent the antenna of the device when the device is held within the case. The copper foil is shaped to correspond to a profile of the device. An antenna and signal amplifier can be used in connection with the coupling element to further boost the device'"'"'s reception capability.
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20 Claims
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1. An accessory for a portable electronic device, said accessory comprising:
a coupling element adapted to positioned on an exterior of said device adjacent an antenna of said device for coupling to said an antenna and improving a reception of said device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A case for an electronic device, said case comprising:
a signal boosting element positioned in said case to couple to an antenna of said electronic device when said device is held in said case. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An accessory for a portable electronic device, said accessory comprising:
a coupling element that is positioned on an exterior of said device adjacent an internal antenna of said device such that said coupling element, said exterior of said device and said antenna of said device form a capacitor that increases a reception capability of said device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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