# US 12,009,577 B2 · Electronic device including an antenna > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,009,577 B2 - Document ID: US12009577B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/955,770 - Filed: 2022-09-29 - Published: 2023-03-23 - Granted: 2024-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2021-08-10 - Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Soonheung Kwon; Sumin Yun; Hosaeng Kim; Hyunjeong Lee; Hyungjoo Lee - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12009577B2 ## CPC - H01Q 1/22: by structural association with other equipment or articles - H01Q 1/243: {with built-in antennas} - G06N 3/08: Learning methods - H01Q 1/38: formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support {(patch antennas H01Q9/0407; microstrip dipole antennas H01Q9/065; microstrip slot antennas H01Q13/106; transmission line microstrip antennas H01Q13/206; manufacturing reflecting surfaces using insulating material for supporting the reflecting surface H01Q15/142)} - H01Q 1/48: Earthing means; Earth screens; Counterpoises - H01Q 5/25: Ultra-wideband [UWB] systems, e.g. multiple resonance systems; Pulse systems - H01Q 5/307: Individual or coupled radiating elements, each element being fed in an unspecified way - H01Q 9/0407: {Substantially flat resonant element parallel to ground plane, e.g. patch antenna (dipole H01Q9/285; monopole H01Q9/40)} - H01Q 21/28: Combinations of substantially independent non-interacting antenna units or systems {(multiple beam H01Q25/00)} - H01Q: ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS (radiators or antennas for microwave heating H05B6/72) - G06N: COMPUTING ARRANGEMENTS BASED ON SPECIFIC COMPUTATIONAL MODELS ## Abstract An electronic device includes a housing providing a front surface and a rear surface, an antenna including a printed circuit board within the housing and including a first surface facing the front surface and a second surface facing the rear surface. The printed circuit board includes a first conductive layer including a first antenna element and a second antenna element that do not overlap each other when viewed from above the first surface, a second conductive layer operating as a ground plane, and a dielectric between the first and second conductive layers. A conductive pattern is located between the front surface and the second surface when the first surface faces the rear surface and is located between the rear surface and the second surface when the first surface faces the front surface. The conductive pattern overlaps a part of the second conductive layer when viewed from above the first surface. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An electronic device comprising: a housing providing a front surface of the electronic device and a rear surface of the electronic device; an antenna structure including a printed circuit board located within the housing and including a first surface facing the front surface or the rear surface and a second surface facing an opposite direction to the first surface, wherein the printed circuit board comprises: a first conductive layer including a first antenna element and a second antenna element that do not overlap each other when viewed from above the first surface; a second conductive layer located closer to the second surface than the first conductive layer and operating as a ground plane; and a dielectric located between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer; and a conductive pattern that overlaps at least a part of the second conductive layer when viewed from above the first surface; wherein, when the first surface faces the rear surface, the conductive pattern is located between the front surface and the second surface; and wherein, when the first surface faces the front surface, the conductive pattern is located between the rear surface and the second surface. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the second conductive layer, when viewed from above the first surface, includes a second edge corresponding to a first edge of the first antenna element or the second antenna element, wherein the conductive pattern includes a third edge corresponding to the second edge, and wherein the second edge is located between the first edge and the third edge. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a non-conductive support structure located within the housing, wherein the printed circuit board is coupled to the non-conductive support structure, and wherein the conductive pattern is disposed on the non-conductive support structure. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the conductive pattern is disposed on a first surface of the non-conductive support structure facing the printed circuit board. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The electronic device of claim 4, wherein the conductive pattern is formed by using laser direct structuring (LDS). ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The electronic device of claim 4, wherein the conductive pattern includes a conductive adhesive member. ### Claim 7 (depends on 3) The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the conductive pattern is disposed on a second surface of the non-conductive support structure facing an opposite direction from a first surface facing the printed circuit board. ### Claim 8 (depends on 3) The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the conductive pattern is located at least partially inside a perimeter of the non-conductive support structure. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the conductive pattern comprises a first conductive pattern overlapping the first antenna element, and a second conductive pattern overlapping the second antenna element and separated from the first conductive pattern. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the conductive pattern is in an electrically floating state. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising another printed circuit board on which a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a signal of a selected or specified frequency band through the antenna structure is disposed, wherein the conductive pattern is electrically connected to a ground plane included in the other printed circuit board. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the housing includes a side member that provides at least a part of a side surface of the electronic device, further comprising a support structure located in the housing and connected or coupled to the side member, and a non-conductive support structure disposed on one surface of the support structure facing the rear surface, wherein the printed circuit board is coupled to the non-conductive support structure, and wherein the conductive pattern is disposed in the non-conductive support structure. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a flexible display located within the housing and visually exposed through the front surface, wherein the housing is able to fold the front surface inward and includes a first housing and a second housing with respect to a folding axis, and wherein the antenna structure is located within the first housing or the second housing. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the antenna structure transmits and/or receives a signal of a frequency band related to ultra-wide band (UWB). ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a signal of a selected or specified frequency band through the antenna structure; and a processor electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit, wherein the processor is configured to perform a positioning function for a signal source based on signals received through the first antenna element and the second antenna element. ### Claim 16 An electronic device comprising: a housing providing a front surface of the electronic device and a rear surface of the electronic device; an antenna structure including a printed circuit board located within the housing and including a first surface facing the front surface or the rear surface and a second surface facing an opposite direction to the first surface, wherein the printed circuit board comprises: a first conductive layer including a first antenna element and a second antenna element that do not overlap each other when viewed from above the first surface, a second conductive layer located closer to the second surface than the first conductive layer and operating as a ground plane, and a dielectric located between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer; and a conductive pattern that overlaps the second conductive layer when viewed from above the first surface; wherein, when the first surface faces the rear surface, the conductive pattern is located between the front surface and the second surface, wherein, when the first surface faces the front surface, the conductive pattern is located between the rear surface and the second surface, and wherein, when viewed from above the first surface, the second conductive layer includes a second edge corresponding to a first edge of the first antenna element or the second antenna element, wherein the conductive pattern includes a third edge corresponding to the second edge, and wherein the second edge is located between the first edge and the third edge. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The electronic device of claim 16, further comprising a non-conductive support structure located within the housing, wherein the printed circuit board is coupled to the non-conductive support structure, and wherein the conductive pattern is disposed on the non-conductive support structure. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The electronic device of claim 17, wherein the conductive pattern is disposed on a first surface of the non-conductive support structure facing the printed circuit board. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The electronic device of claim 16, further comprising a flexible display located within the housing and visually exposed through the front surface, wherein the housing is able to fold the front surface inward and includes a first housing and a second housing with respect to a folding axis, and wherein the antenna structure is located within the first housing or the second housing. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The electronic device of claim 16, further comprising: a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a signal of a selected or specified frequency band through the antenna structure; and a processor electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit, wherein the processor is configured to perform a positioning function for a signal source based on signals received through the first antenna element and the second antenna element.