Folded planar antenna

A wireless communication device comprised of a plurality of structures configured to enable structural, functional or cosmetic functions associated with the device, comprises:

• an antenna structure configured to radiate at a predefined radiation frequency, the antenna structure comprising:
• a first plate comprised of a first set of structures of the plurality of structures of the device;
• and
• a second, different, plate comprised of a second set of structures of the plurality of structures of the device,
• wherein the first plate and the second plate are spaced apart from one another, and wherein the first plate and the second plate overlap, at least partially.

An antenna structure associated with a wireless communication device comprised of a plurality of structures configured to enable structural, functional or cosmetic functions associated with the device, comprises:

• a first plate comprised of a first set of structures of the plurality of structures of the device;
• a second, different, plate comprised of a second set of structures of the plurality of structures of the device, wherein the first plate and the second plate are spaced apart from one another, and wherein the first plate and the second plate overlap, at least partially, and wherein the first plate and the second plate are at least partially planar;
• and
• an excitation component coupled between the first plate and the second plate;
• wherein the first plate, the second plate and at least a part of the excitation component are configured to form a tank circuit, in order to enable the antenna structure to radiate at a predefined radiation frequency comprising a resonant frequency associated with the tank circuit.

An antenna structure associated with a wireless communication device comprises:

• a first plate having an at least partially planar structure;
• a second, different, plate having an at least partially planar structure,
• wherein the first plate and the second plate are spaced apart from one another, and wherein the first plate and the second plate overlap, at least partially;
• and
• an excitation component coupled between the first plate and the second plate;
• wherein the first plate, the second plate and at least a part of the excitation component are configured to form a tank circuit, in order to enable the antenna structure to radiate at a predefined radiation frequency comprising a resonant frequency associated with the tank circuit.