Patent ID: 7869830
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: H01Q,H04B

Abstract:
1. A system for controlling a frequency of operation for a communication device, including: a first antenna module that includes a plurality of antenna elements; a first set of one or more switches configured to selectively couple at least two of the plurality of antenna elements of the first antenna module together such that an effective length of the first antenna module is selectively adjustable; a second antenna module that includes a plurality of antenna elements; and a second set of one or more switches configured to selectively couple at least two of the plurality of antenna elements of the second antenna module together such that an effective length of the second antenna module is selectively adjustable; and a controller communicatively coupled to the first and second set of one or more switches, wherein the controller is operative to generate switch control signals to control the switches to selectively vary the effective length of the first and second antenna modules.