An antenna system (200,400,500,600) for use within a communication device
(100) is disclosed. The communication device (100) including a signal
source (260,425,635), a main housing (105) and a movable flip housing
(110) moveably coupled to the main housing (105) through a hinge
assembly (125). The hinge assembly (125) being comprised of a hinge
shaft, a first knuckle (805) coupled to one side of the hinge shaft, and
a second knuckle (810) coupled to an opposing side of the hinge shaft. The
antenna system (200,400,500,600) includes at least one of the knuckles of
the hinge assembly (125).
