Abstract:
A near field communication (hereinafter, referred to as “NFC”) antenna matching network system connected to an NFC transceiver is provided. The NFC antenna matching network system includes a matching circuit connected to first and second antenna terminals and to the NFC transceiver; and a plurality of NFC antennas connected in parallel and physically with the first and second antenna terminals, wherein each of the NFC antennas comprises a source coil connected between the first antenna terminal and the second antenna terminal; and a resonance coil physically separated from the source coil.
Abstract:
An electronic device that includes a near field communication (NFC) antenna and a mobile device is provided. The NFC antenna includes a first coil and a second coil separated from the first coil. The mobile device includes the first coil. The second coil is arranged on the outside of the mobile device
Abstract:
A card reader performing a wireless communication with a card includes a first pulse generation unit generating a first detection pulse for detecting the card, a second pulse generation unit generating a plurality of second detection pulses for detecting the card, or a plurality of communication pulses for communicating with the card, and a card detection unit for sensing a card being detected by the first detection pulse or the second detection pulses. In the case that the card is not sensed through the first detection pulse, the second pulse generation unit generates the second detection pulses using the communication pulses and senses the card using the second detection pulses.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an electronic device which includes: a metal body including a hole defined by an inner edge thereof and extending in a first direction, wherein the metal body is defined by an outer edge thereof; and a near field communication (NFC) antenna including a coil wound about a central axis and arranged near the metal body to overlap the hole in a plan view of the metal body, wherein the inner edge and the outer edge are not connected to each other and the NFC antenna is arranged at the center of the hole along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and wherein the NFC antenna is arranged such that four cross points at which the NFC antenna and the inner edge cross in the plan view are formed.
Abstract:
An RFID reader for communication with an RFID tag includes an RF unit configured to communicate with the RFID tag according to an operating period of the RFID reader. The operating period includes a first period in which the RF unit communicates with the RFID tag, and the operating period includes a second period in which the RF unit does not communicate with the RFID tag. The RFID reader includes a microcontroller unit configured to control a quality factor of the RF unit according to a change in the operating period. The RFID reader includes a power supply configured to supply power to the RF unit and the microcontroller unit.
Abstract:
At least one example embodiment provides a near field communication (NFC) antenna matching network system connected to an NFC transceiver. The NFC antenna matching network system includes a matching circuit connected to first and second antenna terminals and to the NFC transceiver. The matching circuit is configured to match impedances of the NFC antenna network matching system and the NFC transceiver. The NFC antenna matching network system includes a plurality of NFC antennas connected in parallel with the first and second antenna terminals. Each of the NFC antennas includes a source coil and a resonance coil. The source coil is connected between the first antenna terminal and the second antenna terminal. The resonance coil is physically separated from the source coil and configured to exchange signals with the source coil via inductive coupling.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an electronic device which includes: a metal body including a hole defined by an inner edge thereof and extending in a first direction, wherein the metal body is defined by an outer edge thereof; and a near field communication (NFC) antenna including a coil wound about a central axis and arranged near the metal body to overlap the hole in a plan view of the metal body, wherein the inner edge and the outer edge are not connected to each other and the NFC antenna is arranged at the center of the hole along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and wherein the NFC antenna is arranged such that four cross points at which the NFC antenna and the inner edge cross in the plan view are formed.
Abstract:
A handheld electronic device is provided. The handheld electronic device includes a front cover forming the front of the handheld electronic device, a back cover forming the back of the handheld electronic device, a side member at least partially surrounding a space between the front cover and the back cover, a display module, housed in the space, with a screen area exposed through the front cover, and a ground plate housed in the space. At least part of the side member and/or the back cover includes a conductive material. The handheld electronic device includes first and second connection terminals electrically connected to the at least part. The at least part forms at least part of an antenna of the handheld electronic device, and comprises first and second areas which are spaced apart from each other. The first area is electrically connected to the second area and the first connection terminal.