Portable electronic device with auxiliary input device and flex connector therefor
US9020570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0237
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable electronic device includes a lower housing and an upper housing slidable relative to the lower housing between closed and open positions. The upper housing includes an auxiliary input device and a display. A primary flex connector electrically connects the lower and upper housings. At least one secondary flex connector may electrically connect the primary flex connector to the auxiliary input device or the display. The upper housing may include a cover plate that is removable to allow access to at least a portion of the flex connectors.
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