Abstract: A mobile terminal with an antenna apparatus is provided. The mobile terminal in one embodiment includes an antenna radiator disposed at a first end of the mobile terminal; at least one antenna modifying element disposed at a second, opposing end of the mobile terminal; and a coupling unit for fastening the first and second ends and electrically connecting the at least one antenna modifying element with the antenna device when the first and second ends are fastened. In another embodiment, a deformation detector detects at least one deformation of the mobile terminal, an antenna matching unit is electrically connectable to the first antenna radiator; and a controller is coupled to the deformation detector, for controlling an electrical connection between the antenna matching unit and the first antenna radiator when the at least one deformation is detected. The antenna matching unit may include a second antenna radiator.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first metallic member, a second metallic member, and a nonconductive segmenting part located between an end of the first metallic member and an end of the second metallic member, a ground member, a wireless communication circuit connected to a first point of the first metallic member through a first electrical path and connected to a second point of the first metallic member through a second electrical path, a first conductive pattern electrically connected to the first electrical path, a second conductive pattern electrically connected to the second electrical path, a first electrical variable element electrically connected between the first electrical path and the ground member, and a second electrical variable element electrically connected between the second metallic member and the ground member.

Abstract: An antenna structure is provided for use in an electronic device. The antenna structure includes a first feeding part; a second feeding part; and an antenna radiator including a first connection pattern including a first end and a second end, the first end of the first connection pattern being electrically connected to the first feeding part; a second connection pattern including a first end and a second end, the first end of the second connection pattern being electrically connected to the second feeding part; a first pattern that connects the second end of the first connection pattern and the second end of the second connection pattern; and a second pattern that extends from at least one end of the first pattern. The first feeding part is configured to transmit or receive a signal of a first frequency band, and the second feeding part is configured to transmit or receive a signal of a second frequency band that at least partially overlaps the first frequency band.

Abstract: Various mobile communication terminals, apparatuses, and methods having antenna improvements are discussed. An apparatus is described which includes an outer front side having a display disposed therein; an outer rear side a conductive part and a non-conductive part; a battery disposed between the outer front side and the outer rear side; and an antenna including a radiation unit capable of receiving a signal, at least a portion of the radiation unit being disposed between the outer front side and the non-conductive part of the outer rear side, a feeding unit which electrically connects the radiation unit to a circuit board, and a ground part which electrically connects the radiation unit to the conductive part of the outer rear side.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first surface, a second surface facing the first surface, and side surfaces surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface, a first conductive member and a second conductive member forming at least part of the side surfaces, being parallel to the first surface, and extending parallel to each other, a first nonconductive member disposed between the first conductive member and the second conductive member to electrically isolate the first conductive member and the second conductive member from each other, and a communication circuit that performs wireless communication by using the first conductive member and the second conductive member as radiators.

Abstract: Various mobile communication terminals, apparatuses, and methods having antenna improvements are discussed. An apparatus is described which includes an outer front side having a display disposed therein; an outer rear side a conductive part and a non-conductive part; a battery disposed between the outer front side and the outer rear side; and an antenna including a radiation unit capable of receiving a signal, at least a portion of the radiation unit being disposed between the outer front side and the non-conductive part of the outer rear side, a feeding unit which electrically connects the radiation unit to a circuit board, and a ground part which electrically connects the radiation unit to the conductive part of the outer rear side.

Abstract: Various mobile communication terminals, apparatuses, and methods having antenna improvements are discussed. An apparatus is described which includes an outer front side having a display disposed therein; an outer rear side a conductive part and a non-conductive part; a battery disposed between the outer front side and the outer rear side; and an antenna including a radiation unit capable of receiving a signal, at least a portion of the radiation unit being disposed between the outer front side and the non-conductive part of the outer rear side, a feeding unit which electrically connects the radiation unit to a circuit board, and a ground part which electrically connects the radiation unit to the conductive part of the outer rear side.

Abstract: An antenna device of a mobile terminal that can secure radiation performance is provided. The antenna device having a battery cover composed of a metal material includes a radiation unit for transmitting and receiving a signal, a feeding unit formed at an end portion of a first side of the radiation unit for electrically connecting the radiation unit to a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), and a ground part disposed a predetermined distance from the feeding unit and formed at a second side of the radiation unit. When the battery cover is fastened to the mobile terminal, the ground part contacts a first side of the battery cover.

Abstract: Various mobile communication terminals and methods having antenna improvements are discussed. One mobile communication terminal is described which includes an outer front side with a display, an outer rear side having conductive and non-conductive parts, a battery, and an antenna including a radiation unit, part of which is located between the outer front side and the non-conductive part of the outer rear side, a feeding unit which electrically connects the radiation unit to a circuit board, and a ground part which is connected to the conductive part of the outer rear side, electrically connects the radiation unit to the conductive part of the outer rear side, and is separated from the feeding unit by a space.

Abstract: Various mobile communication terminals and methods therefore, concerning antenna improvements, are discussed. One mobile communication terminal is described which includes a battery between the front side and planar outer rear side of the terminal, a display on the front side of the terminal, a first part having conductive material and constituting a first portion of the planar outer rear side of the mobile communication terminal, a second part having a non-conductive material and constituting a second portion of the planar outer rear side of the terminal, and an antenna mounted within the terminal. At least a part of the antenna is disposed between the front side and the second portion of the planar outer rear side of the terminal.

Abstract: Various mobile communication terminals and methods therefore, concerning antenna improvements, are discussed. One mobile communication terminal is described which includes a battery between the front side and planar outer rear side of the terminal, a display on the front side of the terminal, a first part having conductive material and constituting a first portion of the planar outer rear side of the mobile communication terminal, a second part having a non-conductive material and constituting a second portion of the planar outer rear side of the terminal, and an antenna mounted within the terminal. At least a part of the antenna is disposed between the front side and the second portion of the planar outer rear side of the terminal.

Abstract: An antenna device of a mobile terminal that can secure radiation performance is provided. The antenna device having a battery cover composed of a metal material includes a radiation unit for transmitting and receiving a signal, a feeding unit formed at an end portion of a first side of the radiation unit for electrically connecting the radiation unit to a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), and a ground part disposed a predetermined distance from the feeding unit and formed at a second side of the radiation unit. When the battery cover is fastened to the mobile terminal, the ground part contacts a first side of the battery cover.

Abstract: A mobile terminal with an antenna apparatus is provided. The mobile terminal in one embodiment includes an antenna radiator disposed at a first end of the mobile terminal; at least one antenna modifying element disposed at a second, opposing end of the mobile terminal; and a coupling unit for fastening the first and second ends and electrically connecting the at least one antenna modifying element with the antenna device when the first and second ends are fastened. In another embodiment, a deformation detector detects at least one deformation of the mobile terminal, an antenna matching unit is electrically connectable to the first antenna radiator; and a controller is coupled to the deformation detector, for controlling an electrical connection between the antenna matching unit and the first antenna radiator when the at least one deformation is detected. The antenna matching unit may include a second antenna radiator.

Abstract: An antenna device of a mobile terminal that can secure radiation performance is provided. The antenna device having a battery cover composed of a metal material includes a radiation unit for transmitting and receiving a signal, a feeding unit formed at an end portion of a first side of the radiation unit for electrically connecting the radiation unit to a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), and a ground part disposed a predetermined distance from the feeding unit and formed at a second side of the radiation unit. When the battery cover is fastened to the mobile terminal, the ground part contacts a first side of the battery cover.

Abstract: A built-in antenna apparatus for a Global Positioning System (GPS) of a portable terminal is provided. The apparatus includes a case frame for forming an exterior of the terminal, a main board fastened by the case frame and having a feeding portion and a ground portion of an antenna radiator, and an antenna radiator having a feeding point and ground point to be electrically connected to the feeding portion and ground portion of the main board, and is curved in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction of the terminal about a center of one upper-side corner of the terminal.

Abstract: An antenna device of a mobile terminal that can secure radiation performance is provided. The antenna device having a battery cover composed of a metal material includes a radiation unit for transmitting and receiving a signal, a feeding unit formed at an end portion of a first side of the radiation unit for electrically connecting the radiation unit to a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), and a ground part disposed a predetermined distance from the feeding unit and formed at a second side of the radiation unit. When the battery cover is fastened to the mobile terminal, the ground part contacts a first side of the battery cover.

Abstract: An antenna device of a mobile terminal that can secure radiation performance is provided. The antenna device having a battery cover composed of a metal material includes a radiation unit for transmitting and receiving a signal, a feeding unit formed at an end portion of a first side of the radiation unit for electrically connecting the radiation unit to a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), and a ground part disposed a predetermined distance from the feeding unit and formed at a second side of the radiation unit. When the battery cover is fastened to the mobile terminal, the ground part contacts a first side of the battery cover.

Abstract: A built-in antenna for a folder type portable terminal includes a main body including a main board, an openable folder rotated at a predetermined angle with respect to the main body, a metallic hinge module rotating the folder on the main body to provide an opening and closing feeling of the folder, a conductor electrically connected to the metallic hinge module, the conductor being disposed inside the folder, and at least one conductive connection unit electrically connected to a broadcasting signal line of the main board, the at least one conductive connection unit being electrically connected to the hinge module through a non-contact coupling.

Abstract: A built-in antenna apparatus for a Global Positioning System (GPS) of a portable terminal is provided. The apparatus includes a case frame for forming an exterior of the terminal, a main board fastened by the case frame and having a feeding portion and a ground portion of an antenna radiator, and an antenna radiator having a feeding point and ground point to be electrically connected to the feeding portion and ground portion of the main board, and is curved in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction of the terminal about a center of one upper-side corner of the terminal.

Abstract: An antenna device of a mobile terminal that can secure radiation performance is provided. The antenna device having a battery cover composed of a metal material includes a radiation unit for transmitting and receiving a signal, a feeding unit formed at an end portion of a first side of the radiation unit for electrically connecting the radiation unit to a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), and a ground part disposed a predetermined distance from the feeding unit and formed at a second side of the radiation unit. When the battery cover is fastened to the mobile terminal, the ground part contacts a first side of the battery cover.