Radio frequency communication terminal equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a radio frequency communication terminal device, comprising a diversity antenna used for receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals in a first frequency range, a second frequency range and a third frequency range; the 4G communication module is used for generating or processing radio frequency signals transmitted and received by the diversity antenna; the Wi-Fi Halow communication module is used for generating or processing a Wi-Fi Halow signal; the radio frequency signal of the first frequency range received and transmitted by the diversity antenna coincides with the frequency range of the Wi-Fi Halow signal; the first switch module is used for switching connection between a radio frequency signal sharing path of a second frequency range and a third frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and a radio frequency signal path of a first frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and a diversity antenna; the second switch module is used for switching the radio frequency signal channel of the first frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and the signal channel corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal to be connected with the diversity antenna; wherein the diversity antenna is also used as a transceiving antenna corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model mainly relates to the field of electronic equipment, and in particular to a radio frequency communication terminal device. Background Art

[0002] 802.11ah, also known as Wi-Fi Halow, is a low-power, long-distance communication technology based on the IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN standard. It is a newly developed radio frequency communication band in recent years, including, for example, the low frequency band of 860-930MHz. Compared with traditional 2.4GHz (802.11b) and 5GHz (802.11a) Wi-Fi technologies, it has better penetration and coverage. Correspondingly, the antenna size required for Wi-Fi Halow communication is larger. Therefore, when the 802.11ah band (Wi-Fi Halow) communication function is applied to handheld terminal devices, the number of additional antennas that need to be set up will increase. This further increases the difficulty of the already extremely compact stacking design of the entire machine under the conditions of the increasing number of components inside electronic devices and the continuous reduction of device size. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a radio frequency communication terminal device, realize the intensive use of the antenna layout space inside the terminal device, reduce the difficulty of component stacking design, and improve the multi-environment communication performance of the terminal device.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a radio frequency communication terminal device, including: a diversity antenna, used to transmit and receive radio frequency signals in a first frequency range, a second frequency range and a third frequency range; the second frequency range is greater than the first frequency range; the third frequency range is greater than the second frequency range; a 4G communication module, used to generate or process the radio frequency signal transmitted and received by the diversity antenna; a Wi-Fi Halow communication module, used to generate or process the Wi-Fi Halow signal; the radio frequency signal in the first frequency range transmitted and received by the diversity antenna coincides with the frequency range where the Wi-Fi Halow signal is located; a first switch module, used to switch the connection between the common path of the radio frequency signals in the second frequency range and the third frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and the radio frequency signal path in the first frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and the diversity antenna; a second switch module, used to switch the connection between the radio frequency signal path in the first frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and the signal path corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal and the diversity antenna; wherein the diversity antenna is also used as a transceiver antenna corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal.

[0005] In one embodiment of the utility model, the first switch module includes a first connection end, a second connection end, a third connection end and a fourth switching connection part; the first connection end is connected to the 4G communication module; the second connection end is connected to the common path of the radio frequency signals of the second frequency range and the third frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module; the third connection end is connected to the radio frequency signal path of the first frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module; the fourth switching connection part is used to connect the second connection end or the third connection end with the first connection end.

[0006] In one embodiment of the utility model, the second switch module includes a fifth connection end, a sixth connection end, a seventh connection end and an eighth switching connection part; the fifth connection end is connected to the radio frequency signal path of the first frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module; the sixth connection end is connected to the signal path corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow communication module; the seventh connection end is connected to the diversity antenna; the eighth switching connection part is used to connect the fifth connection end or the sixth connection end with the seventh connection end.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the common path of the radio frequency signals in the second frequency range and the third frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module is connected to the diversity antenna through a frequency divider.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, the seventh connection end is connected to the diversity antenna via a frequency divider.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the radio frequency communication terminal device further includes: a first main control module; the first main control module is used to provide a switching control signal for the first switch module and the second switch module.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the radio frequency communication terminal device further includes: one or more antennas selected from the group consisting of a main antenna, a satellite navigation positioning antenna, and a Wi-Fi antenna.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first switch module and / or the second switch module comprises a transistor.

[0012] The present invention also provides another radio frequency communication terminal device, including: a diversity antenna, used to transmit and receive radio frequency signals in a first frequency range, a second frequency range and a third frequency range; the second frequency range is greater than the first frequency range; the third frequency range is greater than the second frequency range; a Wi-Fi Halow communication module, used to generate or process a Wi-Fi Halow signal; the frequency range where the Wi-Fi Halow signal is located coincides with the radio frequency signal in the first frequency range transmitted and received by the diversity antenna; a 4G communication module, used to generate or process the radio frequency signals in the second frequency range and the third frequency range transmitted and received by the diversity antenna; wherein the diversity antenna is also used as a transmitting and receiving antenna corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the radio frequency signal common path of the second frequency range and the third frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and the signal path corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow communication module are connected to the diversity antenna through a frequency divider.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present utility model, the radio frequency communication terminal device further includes: a second main control module; the second main control module is used to provide operation control signals for the Wi-Fi Halow communication module and the 4G communication module.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages: the technical solution of the present application, through the integration and switching of the signal receiving and sending processes of the 4G communication module and the Wi-Fi Halow communication module, realizes the integration and sharing of the receiving and sending antenna corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal generated or processed by the Wi-Fi Halow communication module with the diversity antenna, thereby streamlining the antenna setting, saving the space occupied by the antenna layout inside the radio frequency communication terminal equipment, and adapting to the compact design of radio frequency communication terminal equipment of different models. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to provide a further understanding of the present application. They are included in and constitute a part of the present application. The accompanying drawings illustrate embodiments of the present application and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0017] In the attached figure:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of a radio frequency communication terminal device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of a radio frequency communication terminal device according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of a radio frequency communication terminal device according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of a radio frequency communication terminal device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of a radio frequency communication terminal device according to another embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some examples or embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, the present application can also be applied to other similar scenarios based on these drawings without creative work. Unless it is obvious from the language environment or otherwise explained, the same reference numerals in the figures represent the same structure or operation.

[0024] As shown in this application and claims, unless the context clearly indicates an exception, the words "a", "an", "an" and / or "the" do not refer to the singular and may also include the plural. Generally speaking, the terms "include" and "comprise" only indicate the inclusion of the steps and elements that have been clearly identified, and these steps and elements do not constitute an exclusive list. The method or device may also include other steps or elements.

[0025] In addition, it should be noted that the use of words such as "first" and "second" to limit parts or components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding parts or components. If not otherwise stated, the above words have no special meaning and cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application. In addition, although the terms used in this application are selected from well-known and commonly used terms, some of the terms mentioned in the specification of this application may be selected by the applicant at his or her discretion, and their detailed meanings are explained in the relevant parts of the description of this article. In addition, it is required to understand this application not only by the actual terms used, but also by the meaning implied by each term.

[0026] It should be understood that when a component is referred to as being "on another component," "connected to another component," "coupled to another component," or "contacting another component," it may be directly on, connected to, coupled to, or contacting the other component, or there may be intervening components. In contrast, when a component is referred to as being "directly on another component," "directly connected to," "directly coupled to," or "directly contacting" another component, there are no intervening components. Similarly, when a first component is referred to as being "electrically in contact with" or "electrically coupled to" a second component, there is an electrical path between the first component and the second component that allows current to flow. The electrical path may include capacitors, coupled inductors, and / or other components that allow current to flow, even without direct contact between conductive components.

[0027] The embodiment of the present application describes a radio frequency communication terminal device.

[0028] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of a radio frequency communication terminal device according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of a radio frequency communication terminal device according to another embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of a radio frequency communication terminal device according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0029] refer to Figures 1 to 3 The radio frequency communication terminal device 100 includes: a diversity antenna 111, a 4G communication module 101, a Wi-Fi Halow communication module 102, a first switch module 131 and a second switch module 132.

[0030] In some embodiments, the diversity antenna 111 is used to transmit and receive radio frequency signals in a first frequency range BW1, a second frequency range BW2, and a third frequency range BW3. The second frequency range BW2 is greater than the first frequency range BW1, and the third frequency range BW3 is greater than the second frequency range BW2. The first frequency range BW1 includes, for example, 617 to 960 MHz, the second frequency range BW2 includes, for example, 1710 to 2170 MHz, and the third frequency range BW3 includes, for example, 2300 to 2690 MHz. The first frequency range BW1, the second frequency range BW2, and the third frequency range BW3 may also be referred to as a low frequency band, a mid-frequency band, and a high frequency band, respectively.

[0031] The 4G communication module 101 is used to generate or process the radio frequency signal received and transmitted by the diversity antenna 111. The Wi-Fi Halow communication module 102 is used to generate or process the Wi-Fi Halow signal. The radio frequency signal in the first frequency range BW1 received and transmitted by the diversity antenna 111 coincides with the frequency range where the Wi-Fi Halow signal is located. The diversity antenna 111 is also used as a transceiver antenna corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal, for example.

[0032] 4G communication module (4G LTE) is a general term for LTE network standards such as TD-LTE and FDD-LTE. It has the characteristics of fast communication speed, wide network spectrum, and flexible communication. 4G communication module is a general term for products with highly integrated hardware and software modularization, with hardware loaded into the specified frequency band and software supporting the standard LTE protocol. Among them, the hardware part integrates the radio frequency and baseband on a printed circuit board to complete the functions of wireless reception, transmission, and baseband signal processing. The software supports functions such as voice dialing, SMS sending and receiving, and dial-up networking.

[0033] The first switch module 131 is used to switch the connection between the common RF signal path 121 of the second frequency range BW2 and the third frequency range BW3 corresponding to the 4G communication module 101 and the RF signal path 122 of the first frequency range BW1 corresponding to the 4G communication module 101 and the diversity antenna 111. The second switch module 132 is used to switch the connection between the RF signal path 122 of the first frequency range BW1 corresponding to the 4G communication module 101 and the signal path 123 corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow communication module 102 and the diversity antenna 111.

[0034] In some embodiments, the first switch module 131 includes a first connection terminal 131a, a second connection terminal 131b, a third connection terminal 131c and a fourth switching connection portion 131d. The first connection terminal 131a is connected to the 4G communication module 101. The second connection terminal 131b is connected to the common path 121 of the RF signals of the second frequency range BW2 and the third frequency range BW3 corresponding to the 4G communication module 101. The third connection terminal 131c is connected to the RF signal path 122 of the first frequency range BW1 corresponding to the 4G communication module 101. The fourth switching connection portion 131d is used to connect the second connection terminal 131b or the third connection terminal 131c to the first connection terminal 131a.

[0035] The second switch module 132 includes a fifth connection terminal 132a, a sixth connection terminal 132b, a seventh connection terminal 132c and an eighth switching connection portion 132d. The fifth connection terminal 132a is connected to the radio frequency signal path 122 of the first frequency range BW1 corresponding to the 4G communication module 101. The sixth connection terminal 132b is connected to the signal path 123 corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow communication module 102. The seventh connection terminal 132c is connected to the diversity antenna 111. The eighth switching connection portion 132d is used to connect the fifth connection terminal 132a or the sixth connection terminal 132b to the seventh connection terminal 132c.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first switch module 131 and / or the second switch module 132 include a transistor. Different connection terminals correspond to, for example, a gate, a drain, and a source of the transistor, respectively.

[0037] In some embodiments, the radio frequency communication terminal device 200 further includes a first main control module 201. The first main control module 201 is used to provide a switching control signal for the first switch module 131 and the second switch module 132.

[0038] In some embodiments, the radio frequency communication terminal device 300 includes not only the first main control module 201 but also a frequency divider 301. The radio frequency signal common path 121 of the second frequency range BW2 and the third frequency range BW3 corresponding to the 4G communication module 101 is connected to the diversity antenna 111 through the frequency divider 301. The seventh connection terminal 132c is connected to the diversity antenna 111 through the frequency divider 301.

[0039] In some embodiments, the radio frequency communication terminal device 400 further includes: one or more antennas selected from the group consisting of a main antenna, a satellite navigation positioning antenna, and a Wi-Fi antenna.

[0040] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of a radio frequency communication terminal device according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 4 , the radio frequency communication terminal device 400 includes an area 401 where the diversity antenna 111 is located, a main antenna (or main antenna) 406, a satellite navigation positioning antenna 403 and a Wi-Fi antenna 404. The radio frequency communication terminal device 400 also includes an area 402 where a power button is located and an area 405 where a volume button is located. In addition, the radio frequency communication terminal device 400 also includes a main printed circuit board 411, a second printed circuit board 412 and a power supply battery 421. The radio frequency communication terminal device 400 also includes, for example, a handset device 431, a front camera 441 and a rear camera 442.

[0041] Satellite navigation positioning antenna 403, for example, supports signal transmission and reception of Beidou navigation, GPS navigation, GLONASS navigation and / or Galileo navigation systems. Communication frequency bands supported by Wi-Fi antenna 404 include, for example, frequency bands such as 2400-2500MHz, 5150-5850MHz and 5925-7125MHz. Under the requirements of multiple antenna layout, the number and placement of antennas need to be fully considered. The more antennas a communication device has, the more difficult the stacking design is, and accordingly, the cost will also increase.

[0042] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the composition of a radio frequency communication terminal device according to another embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 The radio frequency communication terminal device 500 includes a diversity antenna 111 , a 4G communication module 101 and a Wi-Fi Halow communication module 102 .

[0043] In some embodiments, the diversity antenna 111 is used to transmit and receive radio frequency signals in a first frequency range BW1, a second frequency range BW2, and a third frequency range BW3. The second frequency range BW2 is greater than the first frequency range BW1. The third frequency range BW3 is greater than the second frequency range BW2.

[0044] The Wi-Fi Halow communication module 102 is used to generate or process Wi-Fi Halow signals. The frequency range of the Wi-Fi Halow signal coincides with the radio frequency signal of the first frequency range BW1 transmitted and received by the diversity antenna 111. The 4G communication module 101 is used to generate or process the radio frequency signals of the second frequency range BW2 and the third frequency range BW3 transmitted and received by the diversity antenna 111. The diversity antenna 111 is also used as a transceiver antenna corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal.

[0045] In some embodiments, the RF signal common path 121 of the second frequency range BW2 and the third frequency range BW3 corresponding to the 4G communication module 101 and the signal path 123 corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow communication module 102 are connected to the diversity antenna 111 through the divider 301 .

[0046] In some embodiments, the radio frequency communication terminal device further includes a second main control module 501. The second main control module 501 is used to provide operation control signals for the Wi-Fi Halow communication module 102 and the 4G communication module 101. The radio frequency communication terminal device also includes, for example, one or more antennas selected from the group antenna, the satellite navigation positioning antenna, and the Wi-Fi antenna.

[0047] The radio frequency communication terminal device of the present application integrates and switches the signal transceiver process of the 4G communication module and the Wi-Fi Halow communication module, so as to integrate and share the transceiver antenna corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal generated or processed by the Wi-Fi Halow communication module with the diversity antenna, thereby streamlining the antenna setting and saving the space occupied by the antenna layout inside the radio frequency communication terminal device. The technical solution of the present application can adapt to the compact design of radio frequency communication terminal devices of different models, and in the scenario where the various components inside the radio frequency communication terminal device are stacked and arranged, it can still achieve better communication performance of the terminal device in different communication environments.

[0048] The basic concepts have been described above. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, the above utility model disclosure is only used as an example and does not constitute a limitation of the present application. Although not explicitly stated here, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, improvements and corrections to the present application. Such modifications, improvements and corrections are suggested in the present application, so such modifications, improvements and corrections still belong to the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments of the present application.

[0049] At the same time, the present application uses specific words to describe the embodiments of the present application. For example, "one embodiment", "an embodiment", and / or "some embodiments" refer to a certain feature, structure or characteristic related to at least one embodiment of the present application. Therefore, it should be emphasized and noted that "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" or "an alternative embodiment" mentioned twice or more in different positions in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, some features, structures or characteristics in one or more embodiments of the present application can be appropriately combined.

[0050] In some embodiments, numbers describing the number of components and attributes are used. It should be understood that such numbers used in the description of the embodiments are modified by the modifiers "about", "approximately" or "substantially" in some examples. Unless otherwise specified, "about", "approximately" or "substantially" indicate that the numbers are allowed to vary by ±20%. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters used in the specification and claims are approximate values, which may change according to the required features of individual embodiments. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should take into account the specified significant digits and adopt the general method of retaining digits. Although the numerical domains and parameters used to confirm the breadth of their range in some embodiments of the present application are approximate values, in specific embodiments, the setting of such numerical values ​​is as accurate as possible within the feasible range.

[0051] Although the present application has been described with reference to the current specific embodiments, ordinary technicians in this technical field should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present application, and various equivalent changes or substitutions may be made without departing from the spirit of the present application. Therefore, as long as the changes and modifications to the above embodiments are within the essential spirit of the present application, they will fall within the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A radio frequency communication terminal device, characterized in that: include: A diversity antenna, for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals in a first frequency range, a second frequency range, and a third frequency range; The second frequency range is greater than the first frequency range; the third frequency range is greater than the second frequency range; A 4G communication module, used to generate or process the radio frequency signal received and transmitted by the diversity antenna; A Wi-Fi Halow communication module, used to generate or process a Wi-Fi Halow signal; the radio frequency signal in the first frequency range received and transmitted by the diversity antenna coincides with the frequency range in which the Wi-Fi Halow signal is located; A first switch module, used for switching the connection between the common path of radio frequency signals in the second frequency range and the third frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and the radio frequency signal path in the first frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and the diversity antenna; A second switch module is used to switch the connection between the radio frequency signal path of the first frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and the signal path corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal and the diversity antenna; The diversity antenna is also used as a transceiver antenna corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal.

2. The radio frequency communication terminal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first switch module includes a first connection end, a second connection end, a third connection end and a fourth switching connection part; The first connection end is connected to the 4G communication module; the second connection end is connected to the common path of the radio frequency signals of the second frequency range and the third frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module; the third connection end is connected to the radio frequency signal path of the first frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module; The fourth switching connection portion is used to connect the second connection end or the third connection end to the first connection end.

3. The radio frequency communication terminal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second switch module includes a fifth connection end, a sixth connection end, a seventh connection end and an eighth switching connection portion; The fifth connection end is connected to the radio frequency signal path of the first frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module; the sixth connection end is connected to the signal path corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow communication module; the seventh connection end is connected to the diversity antenna; The eighth switching connection portion is used to connect the fifth connection end or the sixth connection end to the seventh connection end.

4. The radio frequency communication terminal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The common path of the radio frequency signals in the second frequency range and the third frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module is connected to the diversity antenna through a frequency divider.

5. The radio frequency communication terminal device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The seventh connection end is connected to the diversity antenna through a frequency divider.

6. The radio frequency communication terminal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A first main control module; The first main control module is used to provide a switching control signal for the first switch module and the second switch module.

7. The radio frequency communication terminal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: One or more of the main antenna, satellite navigation positioning antenna and Wi-Fi antenna.

8. The radio frequency communication terminal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first switch module and / or the second switch module comprises a transistor.

9. A radio frequency communication terminal device, characterized in that: include: A diversity antenna, for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals in a first frequency range, a second frequency range, and a third frequency range; The second frequency range is greater than the first frequency range; the third frequency range is greater than the second frequency range; A Wi-Fi Halow communication module, used to generate or process a Wi-Fi Halow signal; the frequency range of the Wi-Fi Halow signal coincides with the radio frequency signal of the first frequency range transmitted and received by the diversity antenna; A 4G communication module, used to generate or process radio frequency signals in the second frequency range and the third frequency range transmitted and received by the diversity antenna; The diversity antenna is also used as a transceiver antenna corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow signal.

10. The radio frequency communication terminal device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The radio frequency signal common path of the second frequency range and the third frequency range corresponding to the 4G communication module and the signal path corresponding to the Wi-Fi Halow communication module are connected to the diversity antenna through a frequency divider.

11. The radio frequency communication terminal device according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A second main control module; The second main control module is used to provide operation control signals for the Wi-Fi Halow communication module and the 4G communication module.

12. The radio frequency communication terminal device according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: One or more of the main antenna, satellite navigation positioning antenna and Wi-Fi antenna.

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