Patent ID: 7493152
Filing Date: 2009-02-17
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. A communication system, comprising: a first radio transceiver operable to communicate using RF signals at a first frequency, wherein the first radio transceiver is constructed on a substrate as part of an integrated circuit and disposed in an integrated circuit package; a second transceiver operable to communicate using RF signals at a second frequency, wherein the second radio transceiver is also constructed on the substrate and is part of the integrated circuit and disposed in the integrated circuit package; a plurality of antenna elements for transmitting and receiving RF signals, wherein the plurality of antenna elements are planar in shape and formed as part of the integrated circuit package by having the antenna elements disposed within or on the integrated circuit package; and a diversity switch operably connected to said first and second transceivers and said plurality of antenna elements, said diversity switch being operable to selectively direct RF signals between said first and second transceivers and said plurality of antenna elements.