TWI387155B - Wireless communication device - Google Patents

Description

Wireless communication device

The present invention relates to a wireless communication device, and more particularly to a wireless communication device that utilizes a charm to improve communication capabilities.

With the development and popularization of communication technology, mobile phones have become an indispensable and most important communication device in modern people's lives. At present, the number of mobile phones used even exceeds that of indoor phones. With the huge business opportunities in the mobile phone field, various manufacturers have also launched many mobile phone related accessories, such as: mobile phone casings and mobile phone accessories... and so on.

It is worth mentioning that most of the mobile phone accessories currently on the market have only beautiful and pleasing features. For example, a mobile phone charm with a styling doll. However, with the changes of the times, the beautiful and pleasing mobile phone accessories have not been able to win the favor of consumers. As a result, manufacturers have racked their brains to design a series of mobile phone straps with additional features. For example, a mobile phone charm with an incoming call lightening function, a mobile phone strap with radiation prevention function, a mobile phone charm with a caller sounding function, or a styling doll mobile phone charm with a caller rotation function. In fact, the above-mentioned mobile phone charms with additional functions are quite popular among consumers.

Based on the above, if you can develop mobile phone accessories with other additional functions, it is not only good news for consumers, but also a huge business opportunity for manufacturers.

The invention provides a wireless communication device for enhancing the communication capability of a wireless communication device.

The invention provides a wireless communication device, comprising a transceiver device and a hanging ornament. The transceiver device has an antenna, and the antenna exposes a metal region in the air. The transceiver device transmits and receives electromagnetic signals in the space through the antenna. The charm is placed on the wireless communication device and the charm includes a metal conductor. The antenna is connected to the metal region through the metal conductor to change the wireless communication frequency band for transmitting and receiving the electromagnetic signal.

In an embodiment of the invention, the metal conductor includes an extension and a body portion. The extension is exposed to the air and interconnected with the metal area. The surface of the body portion is covered with an insulating outer layer. In another embodiment, the extension is a hook, a magnet or a clip, and the body portion is in the shape of a strip, a ring or a U.

In an embodiment of the invention, the charm further comprises a base and a connecting element. The base has a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer and the insulating outer layer are connected to each other. The connecting element is connected to the second layer for fixing to the hanging hole of the wireless communication device, wherein the connecting element is a sling or a shackle.

In an embodiment of the invention, the charm further comprises a connecting element. The connecting component and the insulating outer layer are connected to each other for fixing to the hanging hole of the wireless communication device. It is worth noting that the connecting element is a sling or a shackle, and the transceiver device is a mobile phone, a walkie-talkie, a digital mobile assistant or a portable television. Furthermore, when the metal conductor is connected to the metal region, the wireless communication band of the antenna capable of transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals is 30 MHz to 300 MHz or 300 MHz to 3 GHz.

In an embodiment of the invention, the wireless communication device further includes a housing. The housing is wrapped around a transceiver having at least one button or shuttle to operate the wireless communication device. In another embodiment, the wireless communication device further includes a screen. The screen is coupled to the receiving device for outputting the message of the transceiver.

The wireless communication device of the present invention includes a transceiver device and a charm. The transceiver device has an antenna, and the antenna exposes a metal region in the air. The antenna is connected to the metal region of one of the charms through the metal conductor to change the wireless communication frequency band for transmitting and receiving the electromagnetic signal.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

First embodiment

1 is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the wireless communication device 10 includes a transceiver 20 and a charm 30 . Transceiver 20 has an antenna 40 and antenna 40 exposes metal region 50 in the air. The transceiver 20 can transmit and receive electromagnetic signals in the space through the antenna 40. More specifically, the electromagnetic signal transmitted and received by the transceiver 20 through the antenna 40 can communicate with a remote base station (or servo).

On the other hand, the charm 30 is disposed on the wireless communication device 10, and the charm 30 includes a metal conductor 60. Here, the metal conductor 60 and the metal region 50 are connected to each other such that the antenna 40 and the metal conductor 60 can be regarded as another antenna. For example, when the metal region 50 of the antenna 40 and the extension portion 110 of the pendant 30 are connected to each other to form another antenna, the wireless communication band of the wireless communication device 10 for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals becomes a Very High Frequency (Very High Frequency, Referred to as VHF) or Ultra High Frequency (UHF), the frequency range of UHF is between 30MHz and 300MHz, and the frequency range of UHF is between 300MHz and 3GHz.

It is worth mentioning that although the wireless communication device 10 has been depicted in a possible configuration in the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should know that the manufacturers have different designs for the wireless communication device 10. Thus, the application of the invention is not limited to this possible type. In other words, it is in accordance with the spirit of the present invention to change the communication capability of the wireless communication device 10 by the wireless communication device 10 through the interconnection of the metal region 50 of the antenna 40 and the metal conductor 60 of the charm 30. In order to clarify the spirit of the present invention, the following more specific embodiments are set forth as examples in which the present invention can be implemented.

Second embodiment

Referring to FIG. 1 again, in the embodiment, the wireless communication device 10 is described by taking a mobile phone as an example. The wireless communication device 10 includes a transceiver 20 and a charm 30. Transceiver 20 has an antenna 40 and antenna 40 exposes metal region 50 in the air. The transceiver device 20 is, for example, an integrated circuit device having communication capabilities, and those skilled in the art can design the housing 70 to be wrapped outside the transceiver device 20 to protect the transceiver device 20. The housing 70 has four buttons 80 and a shuttle 90 for operating the wireless communication device 10. In other embodiments, those skilled in the art can also design different numbers of buttons 80, shuttles 90 or other control devices to operate the wireless communication device 10. In addition, a person having ordinary skill in the art can also design a screen 100 according to the requirements thereof, thereby displaying the information of the transceiver device 20, wherein the screen 100 is coupled to the transceiver device 20.

In view of the above, the metal conductor 60 of the charm 30 includes the extension portion 110 and the body portion 120. Here, the extension portion 110 is exposed to the air, and the charm 30 is connected to the metal region 50 through the extension portion 110. For example, the extension portion 110 is, for example, a metal hook, a magnet or a clip, or the like. In this embodiment, the body portion 120 and the extension portion 110 are electrically connected to each other. The body portion 120 is also made of a metal material having a good conductor as an expansion antenna.

From another point of view, when the metal region 50 of the antenna 40 and the extension portion 110 of the charm 30 are connected to each other, the antenna 40 and the metal conductor 60 can be regarded as another antenna (herein referred to by the antenna 41), so The wireless communication frequency band of the wireless communication device 10 capable of transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals is changed. For example, the frequency that the antenna 40 of the wireless communication device 10 can transmit and receive is, for example, 800 MHz. When the metal region 50 of the antenna 40 and the extension portion 110 of the pendant 30 are connected to each other to form the antenna 41, the wireless communication band of the wireless communication device 10 capable of transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals becomes between 470 MHz and 770 MHz. In this way, the wireless communication device 10 can receive the electromagnetic signals of the color television broadcasting standard and the digital television broadcasting set by the National Television System Committee (NTSC) through the antenna 41. In addition, those skilled in the art can also configure a plurality of different charms 30 in the wireless communication device 10, and the wireless communication frequency band of the wireless communication device 10 capable of transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals can be arbitrarily changed by replacing the different charms 30.

Referring to FIG. 1 again, those skilled in the art can design an insulating outer layer 130 to cover the surface of the body portion 120 to prevent electromagnetic signals from being disturbed. For example, the charm 30 having the insulating outer layer 130 prevents the user's body from touching the body portion 120, causing electromagnetic signals to be disturbed. In addition, the extension portion 110 of the charm 30 and the body portion 120 may also be made of an elastic metal material to prevent injury caused by inadvertent collision of the user. A bearing or a pivot may be disposed between the extension portion 110 and the body portion 120, so that the charm 30 can be arbitrarily rotated to receive electromagnetic signals in different directions, provided that the extension portion 110 and the body portion 120 are still electrically connected.

Those of ordinary skill in the art should be aware that the shape of the antenna of the wireless communication device and its ability to transmit and receive electromagnetic signals have a considerable relationship with the frequency band of the wireless communication. Therefore, those skilled in the art can change the shape of the body portion 120 in the above embodiment as needed, and appropriately change the insulating outer layer 130 thereof. Herein, several embodiments of the body portion 120 and the insulating outer layer 130 are illustrated. FIGS. 2A-2D illustrate various shapes of the body portion of the charm and the insulating outer layer thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 2A, the body portion 120 is changed to a ring shape, and the insulating outer layer 130 is elongated. In FIG. 2B, the body portion 120 is changed to an elongated shape, and the insulating outer layer 130 is elongated. In Fig. 2C, the body portion 120 is changed to a U shape, and the insulating outer layer 130 is a ring shape. In Fig. 2D, the body portion 120 is changed to a ring shape, and the insulating outer layer 130 is a ring shape.

3 is a schematic view of a connecting component according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 at the same time, in general, the charm 30 is fixed to the hanging hole 160 of the transceiver device 20 through the connecting member 140. The common connecting element 140 is, for example, the sling shown in FIG. 1 or the shackle (or the question mark hook) shown in FIG. Another portion of the connecting member 140 is secured to the insulative outer layer 130 of the charm 30. In other embodiments, those skilled in the art can also design the base 150 between the connecting element 140 and the insulative outer layer 130. The first layer of the base 150 and the insulating outer layer 130 are interconnected, and the second layer is interconnected with the connecting member 140 to enhance the firmness of the charm 30.

It should be noted that in the second embodiment, the wireless communication device has taken a mobile phone as an example, and details the manner in which it can be specifically implemented. Those skilled in the art should know that the "mobile phone" exemplified in the second embodiment is only a specific embodiment. In another embodiment, the wireless communication device can still be a walkie-talkie, a digital mobile assistant or a portable television... Etc., the invention should not be limited to this particular embodiment.

In summary, the wireless communication device of the present invention interconnects the metal regions of the antenna and the metal conductors of the suspension to change the wireless communication frequency band through which the antenna can transmit and receive electromagnetic signals. In addition, the embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages: 1. The communication capability of the wireless communication device is enhanced, so that the wireless communication device can be used as a tool for voice communication or as a tool for receiving television broadcast signals or a tool for listening to the broadcast.. .and many more.

2. By changing the shape of the metal area of the charm, the communication capabilities of the wireless communication device can be enhanced by different types.

3. The metal conductor of the antenna 40 can be easily electrically connected by the extension of the charm.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

10. . . Wireless communication device

20. . . Transceiver

30. . . Charm

40. . . antenna

50. . . Metal area

60. . . Metal conductor

70. . . shell

80. . . Button

90. . . Shuttle

100. . . Screen

110. . . Extension

120. . . Body part

130. . . Insulating outer layer

140. . . Connecting element

150. . . Base

160. . . Hanging hole

1 is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2A-2D illustrate various shapes of the body portion of the charm and its insulating outer layer in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a schematic view of a connecting component according to an embodiment of the invention.

10. . . Wireless communication device

20. . . Transceiver

30. . . Charm

40. . . antenna

50. . . Metal area

60. . . Metal conductor

70. . . shell

80. . . Button

90. . . Shuttle

100. . . Screen

110. . . Extension

120. . . Body part

130. . . Insulating outer layer

140. . . Connecting element

150. . . Base

160. . . Hanging hole

Claims (12)

A wireless communication device comprising: a transceiver device encased in a casing having an antenna, the antenna having a metal region and the metal region of the antenna being exposed to the outside of the casing, wherein the transceiver The device transmits an electromagnetic signal in the transmitting and receiving space of the antenna; and a charm disposed on the wireless communication device and disposed outside the outer casing, and the charm includes a metal conductor, wherein the antenna transmits the metal conductor and The physical connection of the metal area changes the wireless communication frequency band for transmitting and receiving the electromagnetic signal. The wireless communication device of claim 1, wherein the metal conductor comprises: an extension portion exposed to the air and interconnected with the metal region; and a body portion electrically connected to the extension portion The surface is covered with an insulating outer layer. The wireless communication device of claim 2, wherein the extension is a metal hook, a magnet or a clip. The wireless communication device according to claim 2, wherein the body portion has a shape of a strip, a ring or a U. The wireless communication device of claim 2, wherein the charm further comprises: a base having a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer and the insulating outer layer are interconnected; A connecting component is connected to the second layer for fixing to a hanging hole of the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device of claim 5, wherein the connecting element is a sling or a shackle. The wireless communication device of claim 2, wherein the charm further comprises: a connecting component interconnected with the insulating outer layer for fixing to a hanging hole of the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device of claim 7, wherein the connecting component is a sling or a shackle. The wireless communication device of claim 1, wherein the transceiver device is a mobile phone, a walkie-talkie, a digital mobile assistant or a portable television. The wireless communication device of claim 1, wherein when the metal conductor is connected to the metal region, the wireless communication band of the antenna capable of transmitting and receiving the electromagnetic signal is 30 MHz to 300 MHz or 300 MHz to 3 GHz. The wireless communication device of claim 1, further comprising: a casing enclosing the transceiver device, the casing having at least one button or a shuttle to operate the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device of claim 1, further comprising: a screen coupled to the transceiver to display the information of the transceiver.