Patent ID: 7453404
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. A card device configured for insertion in a computer, comprising: a housing; at least a first antenna arranged on a support element coupled to the housing, wherein both the first antenna and the support element are arranged within the housing, and wherein the antenna comprises a conductive strip on the support element; and antenna output means coupled to the antenna; wherein the housing comprises a protruding member that protrudes from the computer and that has an irregular shape including at least one portion that is angled relative to the housing; and wherein a geometric shape of the support element is conformed to the irregular shape of the protruding member of the housing including the at least one portion that is angled relative to the housing so that the conductive strip of the antenna is likewise conformed to the irregular shape of the protruding member of the housing.