International Business Machines Corporation

Robert D Loy

Roger James Stockholm

Walter Melnychenko

Osvaldo A Mantilla

John J English

Oswaldo A Mantilla

An electronic device, e.g., a cellular phone, which includes an extendable antenna for receiving electronic signals, the antenna being of hollow configuration and designed for receiving sound waves at a designated receiving portion thereon and for directing the sound waves through the hollow portion whereby the waves strike a microphone located within the device's housing. The device may also include a computer function to expand the capabilities of the device.

Electronic device having antenna for receiving soundwaves

An electronic apparatus (for example, a portable computer) which includes two portions (for example a display and a keyboard) which are connected, electrically, by a flexible cable. The apparatus provides a unique coupling scheme wherein a movable member is used which moves (for example, rotationally) on at least a part of each of the two portions in a manner substantially independent of the motion of such parts. The flexible cable passes through this member (through opposite openings in the sides thereof) and, significantly, engages the member during movement (pivotal) of one/both of the two portions to assist in effecting the member's rotation. Such movement is attained without harm to the cable, while assuring a compact design for the final product incorporating the coupling structure.

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Whitney Point, NY, United States of America

Robert D Loy