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Antenna for wireless communication system

  • US 6,509,876 B1
  • Filed: 09/08/2000
  • Issued: 01/21/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrical apparatus that is capable of wireless communication, the electrical apparatus comprising:

  • a communication card including a housing with a first end and a second end, the housing at least partially enclosing a printed circuit board;

    a retractable platform connected to the communication card, the retractable platform being selectably movable between a first position and a second position;

    an antenna capable of wireless communication connected to the retractable platform, at least a substantial portion of the antenna being disposed outside of the housing of the communication card in the first position and at least a substantial portion of the antenna being disposed inside of the housing of the communication card in the second position;

    a control mechanism connected to the retractable platform, the control mechanism automatically controlling the operational status of wireless communication based upon the positioning of the retractable platform; and

    an indicator connected to the retractable platform, the indicator indicating the operational status of wireless communication.

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