Antenna system for a notebook computer

Details Antenna system for a notebook computer Antenna system for a notebook computer

1995-12-13

1997-07-01

Hajec, Donald T.

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

With radio cabinet

343882, 343889, 343901, H01Q 124

Patent

active

056443200

ABSTRACT:
An antenna system is disclosed that can be extended from the base section of a notebook computer to position the antenna at a predetermined remote distance from electromagnetic interference power produced by the notebook computer. The antenna is rotatable and pivotable for multiple positioning relative to the blocking end of the antenna system that remains in the computer. Advantageously, the antenna system maximizes space by having a hollow blocking end coaxially received about a sleeve retaining the batteries used by the computer. Additionally, the antenna system includes a directional helix antenna rotatable at least 360.degree. by a stepper motor.

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