29-12-2016 дата публикации
Номер: US20160381618A1
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Systems and methods for providing high-throughput and reliable operation in WiFi and cellular environments stem in antenna volume-constrained devices employs a switched or multiplexed cellular band antenna to support WiFi MIMO for mobile handheld operation. The device housing may a single, unitary metallic piece having the device antennas formed as part of the housing. Alternatively, one or more antennas may be internal to the device. 1. A portable electronic communication device comprising:a housing;a WiFi transceiver;an LTE (long term evolution) transceiver; anda plurality of antennas, including a first antenna operating for WiFi at 2400 MHz, and a second antenna supporting at least cellular bands between 2300 MHz and 2690 MHz, the second antenna also being linkable to the WiFi transceiver to provide MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) operation.2. The portable electronic communication device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the device housing is metallic and the first and second antennas are formed as parts of the device housing.3. The portable electronic communication device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second antennas is internal to the device housing.4. The portable electronic communication device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the second antenna is the sole device antenna operating at 2.4 and at 5.0 GHz.5. The portable electronic communication device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first antenna provides WiFi connectivity and the second antenna is switchable to provide WiFi connectivity via an RF (radio frequency) switch.6. The portable electronic communication device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a first WiFi antenna provides WiFi connectivity and the secondary antenna is switchable to provide WiFi connectivity via a multiplexer.7. The portable electronic communication device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the second antenna is a primary cellular antenna.8. The portable electronic ...
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