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Communication system and electronic device utilizing the same

US7637745B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 25, 2008
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/058
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication system electrically connecting circuits in a hinged cover and base of an electronic device includes an arched first flat cable wrapping around and rotatable with respect to a hinge assembly, a straight second flat cable electrically connected to the first flat cable and disposed in the base, an arched third flat cable wrapping around the first flat cable electrically connected to and rotatable with respect to the first flat cable, and a straight fourth flat cable electrically connected to the third flat cable and disposed in the cover. Also provided is an electronic device including a base, a cover, a hinge assembly pivotally connecting the cover to the base, and the communication system.

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