Patent ID: 6259897
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: H01Q,H04B

Abstract:
An antenna system for an electronic device, wherein the electronic device includes a housing having an end portion, and wherein the housing is configured to enclose a receiver that receives wireless communication signals, the antenna system comprising:a hinge rotatably fixed to the housing end portion;a primary antenna secured to the hinge and rotatable therewith along a predetermined path of rotation from a stored position adjacent the housing to an operating position extending away from the housing, wherein the primary antenna is in electrical communication with the receiver, and wherein the primary antenna comprises a first radiation axis; anda paging antenna disposed within the hinge, wherein the paging antenna is electrically connected with the primary antenna, wherein the paging antenna comprises a second radiation axis that is orthogonal to the first radiation axis throughout the predetermined path of rotation of the primary antenna, and wherein the paging antenna is configured to receive paging signals when the primary antenna is in the stored position.