Patent ID: 8207906
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: H01Q,H02J

Abstract:
1. A removable insert to be placed between a portable electronic device and a docking station that includes a media bay in which the portable electronic device can be docked, the portable electronic device including an internal antenna and a first connector and the docking station including a second connector positioned within the media bay that is adapted to mate with the first connector, the removable insert comprising: a housing including an insert portion adapted to fit within the media bay, a receiving portion adapted to receive the portable media device, and an opening that extends through the insert portion and receiving portion; and one or more reradiating antennas integrated in the housing; wherein the second connector protrudes through the opening in the housing when the insert portion of the housing is fitted within media bay; and wherein, when the insert portion of the housing is fitted within media bay and the portable electronic device is placed in the receiving portion of the housing and docked in the docking station so that the first connector is mated with the second connector, the one or more reradiating antennas are configured to wirelessly couple to the internal antenna in the portable electronic device and reradiate RF signals transmitted and received by the internal antenna to facilitate wireless communication with the portable electronic device.