Patent ID: 6078787
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
An antenna system for a mobile communication station in a mobile telecommunication network comprising:a main unit which includes at least one network antenna for communication in the network, said main unit being mechanically attachable to and detachable from the mobile communication station for facilitating communication between the mobile communication station and the network;said main unit including a relay antenna for communication with the mobile communication station;said main unit including an interface unit connected between the network antenna and the relay antenna; anda local antenna for communication with the relay antenna, said local antenna being included in the mobile communication station, the relay antenna and the local antenna coupled for communication with one another, both when the main unit is mechanically attached to and detached from the mobile communication station, using a non-galvanic contact effectuated by mutual electromagnetic coupling both when the main unit is mechanically attached to and detached from the mobile communication station.