Patent ID: 6545643
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
An apparatus for use with an electronic device to enable wireless communication between the electronic device and a communications network, the apparatus comprising:an antenna structure comprised of at least one antenna element that is capable of transmitting and receiving electromagnetic energy in the form of radio waves; a retractable platform configured so as to substantially contain the at least one antenna element, the retractable platform having an extended position and a retracted position, such that in the retracted position the antenna structure is contained within the electronic device and in the extended position the antenna structure extends outside of the electronic device; and a guide structure at least partially formed within the retractable platform, comprising: a post at least indirectly connected to the electronic device; and a slot formed along a portion of the retractable platform, wherein the post is positioned within the slot and a length of the slot is configured such that the extension and retraction of the retractable platform is limited by the length of the slot.