Sensor-based closed loop antenna swapping apparatus and methods

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PATENT NO 9906260
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14814333

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Antenna systems that make use of an integrated proximity sensor or other sensor in order to implement a closed loop antenna selection system. In one embodiment, the antenna system is implemented within an exemplary portable wireless device and includes as its primary components for implementing the closed loop antenna selection system: a proximity sensor/microcontroller unit (MCU); a switching apparatus; a baseband front end module (FEM); and a number of antenna modules. The integrated proximity sensor/MCU detects the presence (influence) of a user's hand, or other loading by any other dielectric or metal component, through measurements that take place through the antenna modules and selects the appropriate RF path for transmission and/or reception by the mobile device. Methods of using and testing the aforementioned antenna systems are also disclosed.

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PULSE FINLAND OYORENZARO FINLAND

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Annamaa, Petteri Oulunsalo, FI 63 2898
Heikura, Ilkka Kempele, FI 6 62
Ramachandran, Prasadh Oulu, FI 15 477

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