Device including reflective element to reflect directional wireless signals impinging thereon in a direction away from the device

摘要

A computing device includes a body, the body having a first and second portion. The computing device further includes a directional antenna, the directional antenna transmitting a signal having a preferred direction, the directional antenna located in the first portion of the body. The computing device further includes a reflector for reflecting the signal, the reflector located in the second portion of the body, the body having a first configuration where the first portion is aligned with the second portion such that the preferred direction is not aligned to intersect the reflector, the body having a second configuration where the first portion is aligned with the second portion such that the preferred direction is aligned to intersect the reflector.

主权项

1. A computing device, the device comprising:
a body, the body having a first and second portion; a directional antenna to transmit signals in a preferred direction, the antenna located in the first portion of the body; and a reflector located in the second portion of the body, the body having a first configuration where the signals do not impinge upon the reflector, and a second configuration where the signals impinge upon the reflector such that the reflector reflects the signals in a direction outward from the body; wherein the reflector is curved and is angled to reflect the signal at an angle to the preferred direction.