Antenna module and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to an antenna module and electronic equipment, and the antenna module comprises an antenna radiator which is disposed at the top of the electronic equipment and is used for working at a satellite frequency band; the reflection structure and the antenna radiator are arranged in a spaced mode, the projection of the reflection structure to the antenna radiator at least partially covers the antenna radiator, and the reflection structure is used for reflecting electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator so that the reflected electromagnetic energy can face the direction of the antenna radiator. According to the embodiment of the invention, the distribution of the electromagnetic energy in the antenna module can be changed, so that the electromagnetic energy towards the top direction of the electronic equipment is increased.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of communication, and in particular, to an antenna module and an electronic device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous development of the fifth-generation mobile communication technology (5G) communication technology, the frequency bands required to be covered by electronic devices such as smart phones are more and more, and the performance requirements of smart phones are also higher and higher. At present, electronic devices are pursuing extreme camera performance, and the space environment available for antenna module layout is more limited. Therefore, how to improve the antenna performance in the limited space environment has become a problem to be solved. SUMMARY

[0003] To overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides an antenna module and an electronic device, which can increase electromagnetic energy towards the top direction of the electronic device.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an antenna module is provided, comprising:

[0005] an antenna radiator, disposed at the top of an electronic device, for working in a satellite frequency band;

[0006] a reflection structure, disposed in a gap between the antenna radiator and a camera decoration piece of the electronic device, and having a projection on the antenna radiator, the projection at least partially covering the antenna radiator, for reflecting electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator, so that the reflected electromagnetic energy can be towards the direction of the antenna radiator.

[0007] In some embodiments, the reflection structure comprises a conductive sheet;

[0008] a sheet surface of the conductive sheet, towards the antenna radiator, and for reflecting the electromagnetic energy.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sheet surface of the conductive sheet is parallel to the antenna radiator; or,

[0010] the sheet surface of the conductive sheet forms an acute angle with the antenna radiator.

[0011] In some embodiments, the reflection structure is disposed in the gap between the antenna radiator and the camera decoration piece of the electronic device.

[0012] In some embodiments, the projection of the reflection structure on the antenna radiator covers an antenna gap at the top of the electronic device;

[0013] and / or,

[0014] The projection of the reflecting structure to the antenna radiator covers another antenna gap on the top of the electronic device.

[0015] In some embodiments, the reflecting structure is formed with a first grounding position and a second grounding position;

[0016] The first grounding position is arranged at one end of the reflecting structure;

[0017] The second grounding position is arranged at another end of the reflecting structure.

[0018] In some embodiments, the antenna module includes a first grounding spring and a second grounding spring;

[0019] The first grounding position is grounded by the first grounding spring;

[0020] The second grounding position is grounded by the second grounding spring.

[0021] In some embodiments, the reflecting structure is formed by a flexible circuit board or a laser direct structuring technology.

[0022] In some embodiments, the length of the reflecting structure in the width direction of the electronic device is between 30 mm and 50 mm; and / or,

[0023] The length of the reflecting structure in the thickness direction of the electronic device is between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0024] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided, including:

[0025] A top bezel arranged on the top of the electronic device;

[0026] The antenna module as described in the first aspect above;

[0027] The top bezel is multiplexed as an antenna radiator of the antenna module.

[0028] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can include the following beneficial effects:

[0029] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the reflecting structure is arranged apart from the antenna radiator, and the projection of the reflecting structure to the antenna radiator at least partially covers the antenna radiator, which is used to reflect the electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator, so that the reflected electromagnetic energy can be directed towards the direction of the antenna radiator. That is, the reflected electromagnetic energy can be directed towards the top of the electronic device.

[0030] Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can change the distribution of electromagnetic energy in the antenna module by setting the reflection structure, so as to increase the electromagnetic energy in the direction of the top of the electronic device, thereby optimizing the zenith directivity and gain of the antenna module, and improving the antenna performance of the antenna module working in the satellite frequency band.

[0031] In addition, compared with adjusting the size of the antenna radiator and adjusting the transmission power of the antenna module, the embodiment of the present disclosure does not need to be limited by the transmission power and the range of modification of the frame size, and the adjustment of the reflection structure is more flexible and has higher freedom.

[0032] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0033] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into the specification and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an antenna module according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of an antenna radiator in an antenna module according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a reflection structure in an antenna module according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] Figure 4 is an antenna receiving pattern of an improved antenna module before improvement according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] Figure 5 is an antenna receiving pattern of an improved antenna module after improvement by adding a reflection structure according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0039] Figure 6 is an antenna transmitting pattern of an improved antenna module before improvement according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0040] Figure 7 is an antenna transmitting pattern of an improved antenna module after improvement by adding a reflection structure according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0041] Figure 8 is a structural block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The exemplary embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same numbers refer to the same or similar elements unless otherwise represented. The implementations described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementations consistent with the present disclosure. Instead, they only represent examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0043] The present disclosure provides an antenna module. Figure 1 Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an antenna module according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the antenna module 100 includes: Figure 1

[0044] An antenna radiator 101 is arranged on the top of an electronic device and is used to work in a satellite frequency band.

[0045] A reflecting structure 102 is arranged apart from the antenna radiator 101 and the projection of the reflecting structure 102 at least partially covers the antenna radiator 101, so as to reflect the electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator 101, so that the reflected electromagnetic energy can be directed towards the antenna radiator 101.

[0046] In the present disclosure, the antenna module is applied to an electronic device and is used to transmit and receive radio waves to transmit and exchange wireless signals. The electronic device includes a smart phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, a wearable device, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc. The wearable device includes, but is not limited to, a smart watch or a smart bracelet.

[0047] The antenna radiator described above can transmit and receive satellite communication signals to perform satellite positioning, satellite communication, ground communication, etc. In this way, by arranging the antenna radiator in the electronic device, the deficiency of limited coverage of the ground communication network can be effectively compensated, and the communication performance of the electronic device can be improved.

[0048] Here, the satellite frequency band in which the antenna radiator works can include an S frequency band, a C frequency band, etc. The frequency range of the S frequency band is 2 GHz to 4 GHz. The C frequency band is located at 4 GHz to 8 GHz.

[0049] In the present disclosure, the antenna module is applied to an electronic device, and the antenna radiator can be formed by the top frame of the electronic device, or can be composed of a flexible circuit board arranged on the top of the electronic device, etc., which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0050] It should be noted that arranging the antenna radiator on the top of the electronic device can effectively improve the antenna performance of the electronic device working in the satellite frequency band. ​

[0051] Exemplarily, Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of an antenna radiator in an antenna module according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the top frame 200 of the electronic device is formed with two antenna breaks 203. The top frame 200 between the two antenna breaks 203 can be reused as the antenna radiator 101.

[0052] Here, the middle position of the antenna radiator can also be grounded, so that the top frame can be better reused as the antenna radiator.

[0053] The above-mentioned projection of the reflection structure on the antenna radiator at least partially covers the antenna radiator, which can enable the electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator to be radiated to the reflection structure.

[0054] It should be noted that the projection of the reflection structure on the antenna radiator at least partially covers the antenna radiator, which can include that the orthographic projection of the reflection structure on the antenna radiator at least partially covers the antenna radiator.

[0055] Here, the orthographic projection at least partially covering the antenna radiator can include that the orthographic projection completely covers the antenna radiator, and can also include that the orthographic projection partially covers the antenna radiator.

[0056] The above-mentioned reflection structure is used to reflect the electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator, so that the reflected electromagnetic energy can be directed towards the direction of the antenna radiator.

[0057] That is, the reflection structure can change the direction of the electromagnetic energy radiated to the reflection structure, so that more electromagnetic energy is directed towards the direction of the antenna radiator. Here, since the antenna radiator is arranged at the top of the electronic device, by arranging the reflection structure, the electromagnetic energy directed towards the reflection structure can be changed to be directed towards the top of the electronic device, and thus the electromagnetic energy directed towards the top of the electronic device can be increased.

[0058] Exemplarily, the electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator at least includes a first part of electromagnetic energy directed towards the top of the electronic device, and a second part of electromagnetic energy directed towards the reflection structure. The reflection structure is used to reflect the second part of electromagnetic energy, so that the reflected second part of electromagnetic energy is directed towards the top of the electronic device. In this way, both the reflected second part of electromagnetic energy and the first part of electromagnetic energy are directed towards the top of the electronic device, and thus the distribution of electromagnetic energy in the antenna module can be changed, and the electromagnetic energy directed towards the top of the electronic device can be increased.

[0059] It should be noted that the more electromagnetic energy directed towards the top of the electronic device, the better the zenith directivity effect of the antenna module operating in the satellite frequency band.

[0060] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the size and shape of the reflecting structure can be set according to the maximum reflection of electromagnetic energy by the reflecting structure. In some embodiments, the reflecting structure can be an arc-shaped conductive structure, can also be a straight-line conductive structure, and can also be a folded conductive structure, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited in this regard.

[0061] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the length L1 of the reflecting structure 102 in the width direction of the electronic device is between 30 mm and 50 mm; and / or, Figure 1

[0062] The length L2 of the reflecting structure 102 in the thickness direction of the electronic device is between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0063] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the reflecting structure includes a conductive sheet, and the length of the reflecting structure in the width direction of the electronic device can be the length of the conductive sheet; that is, the length of the conductive sheet can be between 30 mm and 50 mm. The length of the reflecting structure in the thickness direction of the electronic device can be the width of the conductive sheet, that is, the width of the conductive sheet can be between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0064] It can be understood that, compared with adjusting the size and shape of the antenna radiator, the size adjustment of the reflecting structure in the embodiments of the present disclosure is more flexible and has higher degrees of freedom.

[0065] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the reflecting structure 102 is formed by a flexible circuit board or a laser direct structuring (LDS) technology. In this way, the occupied space of the reflecting structure can be reduced, and the design of the electronic device is more in line with the limit stacking design. Figure 1

[0066] It can be understood that, based on the characteristics of long communication distance of high-orbit satellite communication, the antenna in the electronic device needs to have higher antenna performance when communicating with the satellite directly. However, in order to ensure the safety of the human body, the transmission power of the antenna cannot exceed 2W, which leads to the problem that the antenna performance cannot be improved by adjusting the transmission power of the antenna.

[0067] In addition, in the related art, for the frame antenna, the length of the frame antenna is usually adjusted to change the radiation mode of the antenna working in the satellite frequency band, so as to improve the antenna performance. However, the size of the frame antenna has a limited range of change, not only has low flexibility, but also has the problem of limited performance improvement.

[0068] ​​Based on this, the embodiment of the present disclosure proposes to add a reflection structure in the antenna module, and reflect the electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator through the reflection structure, so that the reflected electromagnetic energy can be directed towards the direction of the antenna radiator, that is, the reflected electromagnetic energy can be directed towards the top direction of the electronic device. Therefore, by setting the reflection structure, the distribution of electromagnetic energy in the antenna module can be changed to increase the electromagnetic energy directed towards the top direction of the electronic device, thereby optimizing the zenith directivity and gain of the antenna module, and improving the antenna performance of the antenna module operating in the satellite frequency band.

[0069] Moreover, compared with adjusting the size of the antenna radiator and adjusting the transmission power of the antenna module, the embodiment of the present disclosure does not need to be limited by the transmission power and the range of modification of the frame size, and the adjustment of the reflection structure can be more flexible and has higher freedom.

[0070] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3 The conductive sheet includes a sheet surface 102a;

[0071] The sheet surface 102a of the conductive sheet is directed towards the antenna radiator 101 and is used to reflect the electromagnetic energy.

[0072] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the conductive sheet also has a side surface perpendicular to the sheet surface, and the area of the side surface is smaller than the area of the sheet surface, that is, the sheet surface of the conductive sheet is the largest surface of the conductive sheet.

[0073] It should be noted that the sheet surface can be a plane or a curved surface, and the embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0074] It can be understood that the sheet surface of the conductive sheet is the largest surface of the conductive sheet, and by setting the sheet surface of the conductive sheet to be directed towards the antenna radiator, the sheet surface of the conductive sheet can better reflect the electromagnetic energy to increase the electromagnetic energy directed towards the top direction of the electronic device.

[0075] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3 The sheet surface 102a of the conductive sheet is parallel to the antenna radiator 101; or the included angle between the sheet surface 102a of the conductive sheet and the antenna radiator 101 is an acute angle.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the sheet surface of the conductive sheet is parallel to the antenna radiator. That is, when the antenna module is applied in an electronic device, the conductive sheet can be arranged perpendicular to the screen of the electronic device, that is, the conductive sheet can be regarded as a vertical retaining wall, which can adjust the direction of the reflected electromagnetic energy, and thereby change the distribution of electromagnetic energy in the antenna module to increase the electromagnetic energy directed towards the top direction of the electronic device.

[0077] It can be understood that the sheet surface of the conductive sheet is arranged to be parallel to the antenna radiator or to be at an acute angle with the antenna radiator, so that the sheet surface of the conductive sheet is better directed to the antenna radiator. In this way, the flexibility of arranging the conductive sheet can be improved.

[0078] In addition, the sheet surface of the conductive sheet is arranged to be parallel to the antenna radiator, so that the space occupied by the electronic device can be reduced, and the electronic device can be more easily implemented in a limited stack.

[0079] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 The reflective structure 102 is arranged in the gap between the antenna radiator 101 and the camera decoration 300 of the electronic device.

[0080] In the present embodiment, the camera decoration of the electronic device can be arranged close to the top of the electronic device, and can also be arranged between the middle position of the electronic device along the length direction and the top of the electronic device. Here, the camera decoration can be used to decorate the camera of the electronic device.

[0081] It should be noted that the shape of the camera decoration is annular. In some embodiments, the shape of the camera decoration is circular annular; in other embodiments, the shape of the camera decoration is square annular.

[0082] In the present embodiment, the reflective structure is arranged to be spaced apart from the antenna radiator and the camera decoration, respectively. The spacing distance between the reflective structure and the antenna radiator and the camera decoration, respectively, can be set according to actual simulation conditions, and the present embodiment does not limit this.

[0083] It can be understood that the reflective structure is arranged in the gap between the antenna radiator and the camera decoration. It can be seen that the reflective structure can reflect the electromagnetic energy radiated by the antenna radiator to the inside of the electronic device, so that the reflected electromagnetic energy can be directed to the top of the electronic device to increase the electromagnetic energy directed to the top of the electronic device.

[0084] In addition, the reflective structure arranged as a conductive sheet is parallel to the antenna radiator, so that the space occupied by the reflective structure can be reduced, and the reflective structure can be arranged in the limited space between the antenna radiator and the camera decoration.

[0085] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The projection of the reflective structure 102 to the antenna radiator 101 covers one antenna gap 203 at the top of the electronic device.

[0086] and / or,

[0087] The projection of the reflecting structure 102 to the antenna radiator 101 covers another antenna gap 203 on the top of the electronic device.

[0088] That is, when setting the size of the reflecting structure, the reflecting structure can be set to extend along the setting direction of the gap between the antenna radiator and the camera decoration, and after the extension, one end of the reflecting structure can span one antenna gap on the top of the electronic device, and the other end of the reflecting structure can span another antenna gap on the top of the electronic device.

[0089] It should be noted that the reflecting structure is arranged in the electronic device, and the length of the reflecting structure in the width direction of the electronic device can be set according to the width of the electronic device. Here, in the case where the width of the electronic device is widened, the length of the reflecting structure can also be appropriately lengthened, so that the projection of the reflecting structure to the antenna radiator can cover one antenna gap or two antenna gaps.

[0090] It can be understood that by setting the projection to cover the antenna gap, the electromagnetic energy can be better reflected, and the antenna performance of the antenna radiator can be improved.

[0091] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 The reflecting structure 102 is formed with a first grounding position A and a second grounding position B;

[0092] The first grounding position A is arranged at one end of the reflecting structure 102;

[0093] The second grounding position B is arranged at the other end of the reflecting structure 102.

[0094] It can be understood that arranging the two grounding positions of the reflecting structure at the two ends of the reflecting structure can better lengthen the electrical length of the antenna radiator, and improve the antenna performance of the antenna radiator.

[0095] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 The antenna module includes a first grounding spring and a second grounding spring;

[0096] The first grounding position A is grounded through the first grounding spring;

[0097] The second grounding position B is grounded through the second grounding spring.

[0098] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the first grounding spring and the second grounding spring can be connected to the ground layer of the mainboard in the electronic device to realize antenna grounding.

[0099] It can be understood that the positions of the first grounding sheet and the second grounding sheet connecting the reflecting structure can be flexibly adjusted to adjust the two grounding positions of the reflecting structure, thereby changing the electrical length of the reflecting structure.

[0100] In order to better understand the antenna module in one or more of the above embodiments, the present embodiment of the disclosure is illustrated as follows:

[0101] Figure 4 is an antenna receiving pattern of the improved pre-antenna module according to an example embodiment. Figure 5 is an antenna receiving pattern of the improved post-antenna module with a reflecting structure according to an example embodiment. Figure 6 is an antenna transmitting pattern of the improved pre-antenna module according to an example embodiment. Figure 7 is an antenna transmitting pattern of the improved post-antenna module with a reflecting structure according to an example embodiment.

[0102] In Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the abscissa represents the elevation angle (phi) in degrees, and the ordinate represents the azimuth angle (theta) in degrees. As shown in Figure 4 to Figure 7 , the improved post-antenna module with a reflecting structure has improved directivity in transmitting signals and receiving signals.

[0103] It has been verified that the reflecting structure can reflect electromagnetic energy, so that the electromagnetic energy in the direction away from the top direction is reduced, and more electromagnetic energy is distributed in the top direction, thereby improving the gain and directivity of the antenna module in the zenith direction. For example, the improved post-antenna module with a reflecting structure can improve the overall gain by 0.4dBi.

[0104] In addition, it has been verified that the performance of the left-hand circularly-polarized (LHCP) in the antenna module has also been improved, thereby improving the communication experience of the antenna module operating in the satellite frequency band.

[0105] The present embodiment of the disclosure also proposes an electronic device. Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an example embodiment. As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the electronic device comprises:

[0106] a top frame 200 arranged at the top of the electronic device;

[0107] the antenna module 100 in one or more of the above embodiments;

[0108] The top frame 200 is reused as the antenna radiator 101 of the antenna module 100.

[0109] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the top frame is reused as the antenna radiator of the antenna module, so that the occupied space of the antenna module can be reduced.

[0110] It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 2 The top frame 200 has two antenna breaks 203, and a part of the top frame 201 between the two antenna breaks 203 is reused as the antenna radiator 101 of the antenna module 100 and can be used as a main antenna branch. The other top frame 202 forming the antenna break 203 can be an auxiliary antenna branch and can be used as a perturbation unit of the antenna module and work together with the main antenna branch in the satellite frequency band after coupling.

[0111] The electronic device further includes a camera decoration, and the reflecting structure in the antenna module is arranged between the camera decoration and the top frame.

[0112] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device includes an antenna module, and the reflecting structure is arranged to reflect the electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator, so that the reflected electromagnetic energy can be directed to the direction from the reflecting structure to the antenna radiator. Therefore, by arranging the reflecting structure, the distribution of the electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator can be changed to increase the electromagnetic energy directed to the top direction of the electronic device, so that the antenna can be optimized in the zenith direction and the gain, and the performance of the antenna module working in the satellite frequency band is improved.

[0113] Figure 8 FIG. 8 is a structural block diagram of an electronic device according to an example embodiment. For example, the electronic device 800 can be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, a fitness device, a personal digital assistant, etc.

[0114] Referring to Figure 8 , the electronic device 800 can include one or more of the following components: a processing component 802, a memory 804, a power supply component 806, a multimedia component 808, an audio component 810, an input / output (I / O) interface 812, a sensor component 814, and a communication component 816.

[0115] The processing component 802 generally controls the overall operation of the electronic device 800 such as the operations associated with display, telephony calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing component 802 can include one or more processors 820 to execute instructions to complete all or a subset of the steps of the methods described above. Further, the processing component 802 can include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between the processing component 802 and other components. For example, the processing component 802 can include a multimedia module to facilitate the interaction between the multimedia component 808 and the processing component 802.

[0116] The memory 804 is configured to store various types of data to support operations of the electronic device 800. Examples of these data include at least one of instructions, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, and videos for any application or method operating on the electronic device 800. The memory 804 can be implemented by any type of volatile or nonvolatile memory, or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), programmable read only memory (PROM), read only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, a magnetic disc or a compact disc.

[0117] The power component 806 provides power to the various components of the electronic device 800. The power component 806 can include at least one of a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power for the electronic device 800.

[0118] The multimedia component 808 includes a screen providing an output interface between the electronic device 800 and a user. In some embodiments, the screen can include a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and a Touch Panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen can be implemented as a touch screen to receive an input signal from a user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense a touch, a slide and a gesture on the touch panel. The touch sensor can not only sense a boundary of a touching or a sliding action, but also detect duration and pressure related to the touching or sliding action. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 808 includes a front camera and / or a rear camera. When the electronic device 800 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front camera and / or the rear camera can receive external multimedia data. Each of the front camera and the rear camera can be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

[0119] The audio component 810 is configured to output and / or input an audio signal. For example, the audio component 810 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive an external audio signal when the electronic device 800 is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signal can be further stored in the memory 804 or transmitted via the communication component 816. In some embodiments, the audio component 810 also includes a speaker for outputting an audio signal.

[0120] The I / O interface 812 provides an interface between the processing component 802 and peripheral interface modules, which can be a keypad, a click wheel, and buttons, etc. The buttons can include, but are not limited to, a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

[0121] The sensor component 814 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments for various aspects of the electronic device 800. For example, the sensor component 814 can detect an open / closed position of the electronic device 800, relative positioning of components, such as a display and a keypad of the electronic device 800, a change in position of the electronic device 800 or a component of the electronic device 800, presence or absence of user contact with the electronic device 800, orientation or acceleration / deceleration / g-force and temperature changes of the electronic device 800. The sensor component 814 can include an accelerometer for measuring a force of acceleration, a gyroscope for measuring angular rate, a magnetometer for measuring magnetic orientation, a barometer for measuring air pressure, a thermometer for measuring temperature, a proximity sensor configured to detect presence of nearby objects without any physical contact, and a light sensor, such as a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) or charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor component 814 can further include, but is not limited to, at least one of an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, and a temperature sensor.

[0122] The communication component 816 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the electronic device 800 and other devices. The electronic device 800 can access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, or a combination thereof. In an example embodiment, the communication component 816 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an example embodiment, the communication component 816 can further include a Near Field Communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module can be implemented based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) techniques, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) techniques, Ultra-WideBand (UWB) techniques, Bluetooth (BT) techniques, and other techniques.

[0123] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 800 can be implemented with one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic elements.

[0124] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions, such as the memory 804 including executable instructions or a computer program, which are executable by the processor 820 of the electronic device 800, is also provided. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be a ROM, a Random Access Memory (RAM), a Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM), a magnetic tape, a floppy disc, and an optical data storage device, etc.

[0125] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the disclosure herein. The present disclosure is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations of the present disclosure that fall within the scope of the application. The above specification, examples and data

[0126] It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise construction described above and shown in the attached drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the claims that follow.

Claims

1. An antenna module, characterized by The antenna module comprises: an antenna radiator arranged on the top of the electronic device and configured to operate in a satellite frequency band; a reflecting structure arranged apart from the antenna radiator and having a projection on the antenna radiator which at least partially covers the antenna radiator, and configured to reflect electromagnetic energy generated by the antenna radiator so that the reflected electromagnetic energy can be directed towards the antenna radiator.

2. The antenna module of claim 1, wherein, The reflecting structure comprises a conductive sheet; a sheet surface of the conductive sheet faces the antenna radiator and is configured to reflect the electromagnetic energy.

3. The antenna module of claim 2, wherein, The sheet surface of the conductive sheet is parallel to the antenna radiator; or The sheet surface of the conductive sheet forms an acute angle with the antenna radiator.

4. The antenna module of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The reflecting structure is arranged in a gap between the antenna radiator and a camera decoration of the electronic device.

5. The antenna module of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The projection of the reflecting structure on the antenna radiator covers one antenna gap on the top of the electronic device; and / or The projection of the reflecting structure on the antenna radiator covers another antenna gap on the top of the electronic device. The reflecting structure is formed with a first grounding position and a second grounding position; 6. The antenna module of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The first grounding position is arranged at one end of the reflecting structure; The second grounding position is arranged at another end of the reflecting structure. The antenna module comprises a first grounding spring and a second grounding spring; 7. The antenna module of claim 6, wherein, The first grounding position is grounded by the first grounding spring; The second grounding position is grounded by the second grounding spring. The reflecting structure is formed by a flexible circuit board or a laser direct structuring technology.

8. The antenna module of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The length of the reflecting structure in the width direction of the electronic device is between 30 mm and 50 mm; and / or 9. The antenna module of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The length of the reflecting structure in the thickness direction of the electronic device is between 1 mm and 2 mm. The antenna module comprises:

10. An electronic device, comprising: a top bezel arranged on the top of the electronic device; any one of claims 1 to 9; and The top bezel is multiplexed as an antenna radiator of the antenna module. ​

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