Patent ID: 7358925
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. A wireless communication device comprising: an antenna that is configured to transmit and receive communication signals; an elongated printed circuit board comprising radio circuits and a ground plane for said antenna; a battery configured to power said radio circuits; a speaker connected to said printed circuit board; a coupling apparatus that is configured to be coupled to a user's ear to direct sound from the speaker to the user's ear; a microphone connected to said printed circuit board; and an air tube which is mounted on the microphone and positioned above the printed circuit board, wherein: said antenna comprises a monopole antenna printed as a meandering trace on said printed circuit board; said ground plane forms a first part of said printed circuit board and said meandering trace forms a second part of said printed circuit board; said battery is connected to said printed circuit board, and said battery is positioned between the printed circuit board and a user's head when the coupling apparatus is coupled to the user's ear and said battery is positioned between said microphone and said speaker; and said microphone and said speaker are housed in separate enclosures.