CPC H01Q 21/245 (2013.01) [H01Q 1/007 (2013.01); H01Q 1/2291 (2013.01); H01Q 3/02 (2013.01); H01Q 3/04 (2013.01); H01Q 3/24 (2013.01); H04N 5/64 (2013.01)] | 12 Claims |
1. A method of transmitting data on an antenna of a portable electronic device including a controller coupled to a housing and electrically coupled to the antenna, an electric motor, and an orientation sensor, the method comprising:
receiving an indication of orientation of the housing from the orientation sensor, the housing having the antenna coupled thereto;
determining an orientation of the housing based on the indication of orientation the housing;
actuating the electric motor to change an orientation of the antenna based on the orientation of the housing, wherein the actuating includes:
actuating a first electric motor that rotates the antenna; and
actuating a second electric motor that tilts the antenna;
electrically connecting the antenna to a transmitter; and
transmitting data from the transmitter on the antenna.
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