# US 10,483,698 B2 · Connector for connecting antenna and electronic device having the same > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,483,698 B2 - Document ID: US10483698B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/137,362 - Filed: 2018-09-20 - Published: 2019-03-28 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2017-09-27 - Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Won-Wook Lee; Weon-Jai Choi - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10483698B2 ## CPC - H01R 13/6691: {with built-in signalling means (H01R13/717 takes precedence)} - H01R 13/6273: {comprising two latching arms} - H01R 24/64: for high frequency, e.g. RJ 45 - H04B 1/18: Input circuits, e.g. for coupling to an antenna or a transmission line (coupling networks between antennas or lines and receivers independent of the nature of the receiver H03H) - H04M 1/0274: {for an electrical connector module} - H04M 1/72409: by interfacing with external accessories (hands-free H04M1/60) - H01R 24/60: Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement - H01R 2107/00: Four or more poles - H04M 1/72412: using two-way short-range wireless interfaces - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - H04B: TRANSMISSION - H04M: TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling other apparatus via a telephone cable and not involving telephone switching apparatus G08) ## Abstract An electronic device with an antenna-connectable connector is provided. The electronic device includes a wireless communication circuit configured to receive wireless communication data and a universal serial bus (USB) type-C connector including a housing forming an outer surface of the connector, an opening formed in at least a portion of the outer surface to allow a header-type external connector to be coupled to the connector in a forward direction or a reverse direction, and a board disposed inside the opening, the board having a first surface on which a plurality of first pins corresponding to the forward direction are arranged and a second surface on which a plurality of second pins corresponding to the reverse direction are arranged, wherein the plurality of first pins may include one or more first ground pins and one or more first signal pins, wherein the plurality of second pins include one or more second ground pins and one or more second signal pins, wherein the one or more first signal pins may include at least one first signal pin selectively connectable with the wireless communication circuit and a designated function circuit, and wherein the one or more second signal pins include at least one second signal pin corresponding to the reverse direction of the at least one first signal pin, the at least one second signal pin selectively connectable with the designated function circuit and the wireless communication circuit. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An electronic device comprising: a wireless communication circuit configured to receive wireless communication data; and a universal serial bus (USB) type-C connector including: a housing forming an outer surface of the connector, an opening formed in at least a portion of the outer surface to allow a header-type external connector to be coupled to the connector in a forward direction or a reverse direction, and a board disposed inside the opening, the board having a first surface on which a plurality of first pins corresponding to the forward direction are arranged and a second surface on which a plurality of second pins corresponding to the reverse direction are arranged, wherein the plurality of first pins include one or more first ground pins and one or more first signal pins, wherein the plurality of second pins include one or more second ground pins and one or more second signal pins, wherein the one or more first signal pins include at least one first signal pin selectively connectable with the wireless communication circuit and a designated function circuit, and wherein the one or more second signal pins include at least one second signal pin corresponding to the reverse direction of the at least one first signal pin, the at least one second signal pin selectively connectable with the designated function circuit and the wireless communication circuit. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: at least one processor electrically connected with the connector and the wireless communication circuit, wherein the at least one processor is configured to selectively connect the at least one first signal pin or the at least one second signal pin to a corresponding one of the designated function circuit and the wireless communication circuit. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The electronic device of claim 2, further comprising: a voltage detecting circuit configured to detect a voltage supplied to at least one of the one or more first signal pins or the one or more second signal pins, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to selectively connect the at least one first signal pin or the at least one second signal pin to a corresponding one of the designated function circuit and the wireless communication circuit, based on the voltage detected by the voltage detecting circuit. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, wherein an external device including the external connector comprises an antenna configured to receive the wireless communication data. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, wherein an external device including the external connector comprises an antenna configured to receive wireless broadcast data. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, wherein an external device including the external connector comprises an antenna configured to receive digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) data or frequency modulation (FM) broadcast data. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the connector comprises a USB type-C socket, and wherein the external connector comprises a USB type-C header. ### Claim 8 An electronic device comprising: a wireless communication circuit configured to receive wireless communication data; and a universal serial bus (USB) type-C connector including: a housing forming an outer surface of the connector, an opening formed in at least a portion of the outer surface to allow a header-type external connector to be coupled to the connector in a forward direction or a reverse direction, and a board disposed inside the opening, the board having a first surface on which a plurality of first pins corresponding to the forward direction are arranged and a second surface on which a plurality of second pins corresponding to the reverse direction are arranged, wherein the plurality of first pins include one or more first ground pins and one or more first signal pins, wherein the plurality of second pins include one or more second ground pins and one or more second signal pins, wherein the one or more first ground pins include at least one first ground pin selectively connectable with a ground and the wireless communication circuit, and wherein the one or more second ground pins include at least one second ground pin corresponding to the reverse direction of the at least one first ground pin, the at least one second ground pin selectively connectable with the ground and the wireless communication circuit. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The electronic device of claim 8, further comprising: at least one processor electrically connected with the connector and the wireless communication circuit, wherein the at least one processor is configured to selectively connect the at least one first ground pin or the at least one second ground pin to a corresponding one of the ground and the wireless communication circuit. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The electronic device of claim 9, further comprising: a voltage detecting circuit configured to detect a voltage supplied to at least one of the one or more first signal pins and the one or more second signal pins, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to selectively connect the at least one first signal pin or the at least one second signal pin to a corresponding one of the ground and the wireless communication circuit, based on the voltage detected by the voltage detecting circuit. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The electronic device of claim 8, wherein an external device including the external connector comprises an antenna configured to receive the wireless communication data. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The electronic device of claim 8, wherein an external device including the external connector comprises an antenna configured to receive wireless broadcast data. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The electronic device of claim 8, wherein an external device including the external connector comprises an antenna configured to receive digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) data or frequency modulation (FM) broadcast data. ### Claim 14 (depends on 8) The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the connector comprises a USB type-C socket, and wherein the external connector comprises a USB type-C header. ### Claim 15 An electronic device comprising: a wireless communication circuit configured to receive wireless communication data; and a universal serial bus (USB) type-C connector including: a housing forming an outer surface of the connector, an opening formed in at least a portion of the outer surface to allow a header-type external connector to be coupled to the connector in a forward direction or a reverse direction, a board disposed inside the opening, the board having a first surface on which a plurality of first pins corresponding to the forward direction are arranged and a second surface on which a plurality of second pins corresponding to the reverse direction are arranged, a first latch pin disposed on a first side of the board, the first latch pin configured to allow for electrical connection with the external connector, and corresponding to the forward direction, and a second latch pin disposed on a second side of the board, the second latch pin configured to allow for electrical connection with the external connector, and corresponding to the reverse direction, wherein the plurality of first pins include one or more first ground pins and one or more first signal pins, wherein the plurality of second pins include one or more second ground pins and one or more second signal pins, and wherein at least one of the first latch pin or the second latch pin is selectively connected with the wireless communication circuit. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The electronic device of claim 15, further comprising: at least one processor electrically connected with the connector and the wireless communication circuit, wherein the at least one processor is configured to selectively connect at least one of the first latch pin or the second latch pin to the wireless communication circuit. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The electronic device of claim 16, further comprising: a voltage detecting circuit configured to detect a voltage supplied to at least one of the one or more first signal pins or the one or more second signal pins, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to selectively connect at least one of the first latch pin or the second latch pin to the wireless communication circuit based on the voltage detected by the voltage detecting circuit. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The electronic device of claim 15, wherein an external device including the external connector comprises an antenna configured to receive the wireless communication data. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The electronic device of claim 15, wherein an external device including the external connector comprises an antenna configured to receive wireless broadcast data. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The electronic device of claim 15, wherein an external device including the external connector comprises an antenna configured to receive digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) data or frequency modulation (FM) broadcast data.