Abstract: The application relates to a portable electronic device comprising a) a folded substrate carrying components of the device, and b) another, separate component having a fixed outer contour, and c) a housing for enclosing said folded substrate and said separate component, said housing having an inner contour, wherein said folded substrate is folded from a planar substrate along a folding line, said folded substrate exhibiting outer edges comprising a folded edge following said folding line. The application further relates to a method of manufacturing a folded substrate. The object of the present application is to facilitate miniaturization of a portable electronic device, such as a hearing aid. The problem is solved in that the folded substrate is shaped to provide that at least one of said outer edges follow(s) the fixed outer contour of the separate component and/or the inner contour of said housing.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a main body portion, a first extension and a second extension connected to opposite sides of the main body portion. The first extension is provided with a first functional component and the second extension is provided with a second functional component. The second body is slidably stacked on the first body and selectively slide to a first position, a second position or a third position. The second body covers the main body portion, the first functional component and the second functional component at the first position, the second body exposes the first functional component at the second position, and the second body exposes the second functional component at the third position.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body having an aperture, a slot member disposed in the main body, the slot member having a slot exposed by the aperture and in which a memory card of a predetermined size is inserted and a connection terminal electrically connectable to a connection terminal of the memory card, and a coil disposed on a surface of the main body or within the main body so as to overlap with a surface of the slot member that is disposed to face a main surface of the memory card when the memory card is inserted in the slot.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for media devices including a housing, a frame disposed adjacent to the housing, and an acoustic source that is integrated with the frame for emitting sound from the media device.

Abstract: A surface mountable microphone package includes a first microphone and a second microphone. Furthermore, the surface mountable microphone package includes a first opening for the first microphone and a second opening for the second microphone. The first opening and the second opening are arranged on opposite sides of the surface mountable microphone package.

Abstract: A communication device includes an upper housing and a bottom housing connected to each other, a master Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for realizing a communication function, a speaker and a keypad assembly. The master PCB board is arranged on the bottom housing, wherein the upper housing includes a front housing and a front cover, the keypad assembly is arranged between the front housing and the front cover; the speaker is arranged under the front housing, the keypad assembly is connected to the master PCB board by a flexible circuit board which passes through the front housing; voice spreading holes connecting to the front cavity of the speaker are correspondingly arranged on the front cover, the keypad assembly and the front housing; the joints among the front housing, the keypad assembly, the front cover and the speaker are waterproof.

Abstract: An LCD device is provided. The LCD device includes a liquid crystal display panel for displaying an image, a PCB (printed circuit board) where a driver circuit driving the liquid crystal display panel is formed and having an outer portion extending a predetermined length and width to provide a ground region, and a chassis where the PCB is located and electrically connected to the ground region.

Abstract: Guiding pieces on a bracket cover is engaged with attachment claws on a bracket body. This engagement serves to hold the bracket cover on the bracket body when the bracket cover is set at a first position. When the bracket cover is set at a second position, the engagement between an engagement piece and a hook piece serves to cooperate with the engagement between the guiding pieces and the attachment claws so as to hold the bracket cover on the bracket body. The bracket cover is firmly held on the bracket body when the bracket cover is set at the second position. The bracket cover is thus reliably prevented from detachment from the bracket body.

Abstract: A key assembly applicable in an electronic device for performing preset functions is provided. The key assembly includes a control member and at least one sensor, wherein the control member selectively enables any sensor to sense the external operation, and when an external operation is sensed, the sensor outputs a triggering signal for performing the corresponding function.

Abstract: A microphone module. The module comprises a carrier having a first side and an opposing second side and comprising a through hole. A microphone is disposed on the first side of the carrier and corresponding to the through hole. A processing chip is disposed on the first side of the carrier and coupled to the microphone. An encapsulant is disposed on the first side of the carrier to encapsulate the microphone and the processing chip.

Abstract: A module (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 900) may be electrically connected to a PCB (18, 918) residing in a device (14) or may be joined to the device (14) to form a portion of the housing (16, 916) of the device (14). The module may include a housing (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602) having at least one layer, a surface mountable component, such as a surface mountable acoustic transducer (110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 910) having a connecting surface (114, 214, 314, 414, 514, 614, 914), and at least one acoustic port (124, 224, 324, 424, 524, 624, 924) to couple a surface of the surface mountable acoustic transducer to the exterior of the device (14). The module (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 900) may further include a secondary mounting structure (654) electrically connected to the connecting surface (114, 214, 314, 414, 514, 614, 914) of the surface mountable acoustic transducer (110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 910).

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a body portion and input means in the form of a touchpad. The touchpad is movable between a first relative position where it operates in a first mode, and a second relative position where it operates in a second mode. The touchpad is capable of receiving input data from one or both of its operational surfaces, so providing greater flexibility.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a communication terminal capable of keeping the reception sensitivity good if the communication terminal is placed on a metal plate with the communication terminal laid on its side without the need for changing the size or the design of the main body of the communication terminal. A board (125) to which an antenna (107) is connected is provided inside a lower casing (105). The board (125) is provided with a GND plane to which a radiating element (121) is connected. An auxiliary bottom board (123) is joined to the radiating element (121) in a roughly perpendicular direction thereto. The radiating element (121) and the auxiliary bottom board (123) are conductors. A high-frequency current (131) flows into the board (125).

Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device includes a housing and main circuit board carried by the housing and having circuitry thereon. A keyboard circuit board is carried by the lower portion of the housing and has a keyboard section and keyboard circuitry thereon connected to circuitry on the main circuit board. An antenna section on the keyboard circuit board is configured as an antenna and positioned at the lower portion of the housing and has a pattern of conductive traces forming an antenna circuit and connected to the circuitry on the main circuit board. The keyboard circuit board preferably comprises a flex circuit.

Abstract: A module (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 900) may be electrically connected to a PCB (18, 918) residing in a device (14) or may be joined to the device (14) to form a portion of the housing (16, 916) of the device (14). The module may include a housing (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602) having at least one layer, a surface mountable component, such as a surface mountable acoustic transducer (110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 910) having a connecting surface (114, 214, 314, 414, 514, 614, 914), and at least one acoustic port (124, 224, 324, 424, 524, 624, 924) to couple a surface of the surface mountable acoustic transducer to the exterior of the device (14). The module (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 900) may further include a secondary mounting structure (654) electrically connected to the connecting surface (114, 214, 314, 414, 514, 614, 914) of the surface mountable acoustic transducer (110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 910).

Abstract: A silicon condenser microphone package is disclosed. The silicon condenser microphone package comprises a transducer unit substrate, and a cover. The substrate includes an upper surface having a recess formed therein. The transducer unit is attached to the upper surface of the substrate and overlaps at least a portion of the recess wherein a back volume of the transducer unit is formed between the transducer unit and the substrate. The cover is placed over the transducer unit and includes an aperture.

Abstract: A microphone module. The module comprises a carrier having a first side and an opposing second side and comprising a through hole. A microphone is disposed on the first side of the carrier and corresponding to the through hole. A processing chip is disposed on the first side of the carrier and coupled to the microphone. An encapsulant is disposed on the first side of the carrier to encapsulate the microphone and the processing chip.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a reconfigurable antenna and one or more wireless transceivers coupled to the antenna. The reconfigurable antenna can be dynamically configured to transmit and receive wireless signals at a plurality of frequencies and bandwidths. A processor core is coupled to the reconfigurable antenna and the wireless transceivers. The processor core dynamically controls the configurations of the reconfigurable antenna and processes the wireless signals transmitted and received at the plurality of frequencies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a terminal for a communication system. The terminal comprises detector means that are arranged to detect if there is a contact between at least one surface of the terminal and the skin of the user of the terminal. The detection means comprise at least two different detector arrangements for detecting a contact between the terminal and the user. The detector arrangements each comprise independently operating sensor means (7, 8, 30). At least one function of the terminal is arranged to be controlled based on a signal generated by the detecting means in response to the detection. The invention relates further to a detector arrangement for a communications terminal and a method for controlling a communications terminal.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an electrical transceiver module having a peripheral device connector to receive copper plugs having a profile equal to or larger than the outer profile of the standard module housing profile. An embodiment of the invention provides an RJ-45 receptacle as the peripheral device connector of an SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) transceiver.

Abstract: A circuit system for wireless communications via two antennas. The circuit system includes a printed circuit board having a predetermined area devoid of a solder mask. According to the invention, an antenna switch, filter, and power amplifier are mounted on the printed circuit board within the predetermined area. The antenna switch connects the filter and the power amplifier with the two antennas. The filter blocks unwanted frequency components in an RF receive signal from either of the antennas. A transceiver is responsible for down-converting the RF receive signal a baseband receive signal and up-converting a baseband transmit signal to an RF transmit signal. A first matching network coupled between the filter and the transceiver transforms the RF receive signal from single-ended to differential. Likewise, a second matching network coupled between the transceiver and the power amplifier transforms the RF transmit signal from differential to single-ended.

Abstract: In a cellular phone terminal foldable by a hinge and including upper and lower split pieces, monopole antennas are formed on a flexible printed wiring board and a printed wiring board and a lower housing is formed with a finger grip portion such that not only deterioration of characteristics is prevented but the lower housing can be held easily.

Abstract: When a signal is sent from a wireless base station 3-1, a wireless modem 10-1 converts the signal to a signal of a unified transmission form. The switch 11-1 switches the signal to one of wireless transceivers 12-1, 12-2 and the optical transceiver 13-1. The wireless transceiver 12-1 or 12-2 sends the signal to a control station 4 or a wireless base station 3—3 via a wireless circuit 20. The optical transceiver 13-1 converts the signal into an optical signal and sends the optical signal to a wireless base station 3-2 via an optical fiber circuit 30.

Abstract: A portable information terminal according to the present invention uses a main board and a memory sheet. The main board has a complicated configuration. The memory sheet has silicon chips for memory. The memory sheet comprises a film-shaped circuit board and the silicon chips mounted on the film-shaped circuit board. A contact for the memory sheet is connected to a connecting terminal of the main board. This configuration allows the mounting of a large capacity of memory while keeping the thickness of the portable information terminal in a thin state. As a result, a portability-improved portable information terminal can be obtained in which a large capacity of memory was contained and miniaturization, thickness reduction and weight reduction were achieved.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an electrical transceiver module having a peripheral device connector to receive copper plugs having a profile equal to or larger than the outer profile of the standard module housing profile. An embodiment of the invention provides an RJ-45 receptacle as the peripheral device connector of an SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) transceiver. An embodiment of the invention provides a receptacle outer profile being larger than the main transceiver body outer profile in at least one dimension. An embodiment of the invention provides for a transceiver having a latch member and a latching point point disposed on a main body between a first end and a second end of the housing.

Abstract: A foldaway electronic device includes a base unit having opposing lateral surfaces and an end portion, a cover unit having opposing lateral surfaces, each of which corresponds to one of the lateral surfaces of the base unit, and an end portion that is rotatably attached to the end portion of the base unit, whereby the cover unit may be rotated between a folded position relative to the base unit and an unfolded position relative to the base unit, a locking mechanism in the base unit and cover unit that locks the cover unit in the folded position, a lock release mechanism in the base unit that releases the locking mechanism when the cover unit is in the folded position, and impelling means in the base unit for impelling the cover unit from the folded position to an unfolded position after the lock release mechanism has been actuated, wherein either lateral surface of the base unit has a guard portion that extends over and prevents contact by a user's thumb and fingers with a portion of the corresponding la

Abstract: In signal-splitting equipment for multiple subscribers, circuitry is disposed on a signal-splitter card which connects with a back plane providing physical support and electrical connection to other splitter cards and to distant sites, as well as to an interface with a system conducting automatic testing of DSL circuits. Each splitter card also carries a separate relay card with signal-routing relay circuitry, the relay card being affixed by means of a switching connector having bypass circuitry which ensures normal communication of DSL signals and audio signals in the event that a relay card is disconnected from its signal-splitter card. During a testing of the equipment, the system operates the relays of the relay cards of the respective signal-splitter cards for a connection of test equipment to various equipment associated with a specific subscriber.

Abstract: An in-built antenna is provided for a mobile phone or other communication device having a main printed circuit board contained within a case, wherein components for transmitting and receiving radio signals are mounted on the main circuit board. An antenna pattern or radiator is etched on the printed circuit board surface mounting the components, in electrical connection with the components, using the same process employed to form the components and connections between them. A ground plane is mounted to the opposing surface of the main printed circuit board, in facing, spaced-apart parallel relationship with the antenna pattern and in spaced-apart parallel relationship with the main printed circuit board.

Abstract: A structural arrangement for a wireless communication terminal includes a case in which are disposed a sound transducer and a patch planar antenna connected to a printed circuit. The transducer has an electrically neutral portion comprising a vibrating membrane and an electrically conductive portion. The antenna incorporates a cavity delimited by a ground plane and a conductive patch disposed on a dielectric support. The electrically neutral portion of the sound transducer is situated in the cavity of the antenna. The electrically conductive portion of the sound transducer constitutes a portion of the ground plane of the antenna.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus which provides a part of an additional interface in the power module and makes connection to an external device through the power module. The body of the apparatus is made to be lightweight and miniaturized. If installation of another interface is necessary, this can be realized by changing the power module.

Abstract: An improved mousepad (100) includes a telephone integrated therewith. A keypad (108) for the telephone is disposed beneath a mylar layer (130). The keypad (108) includes a plurality of capacitive switches (108a, 108b) disposed just beneath the mylar layer. In a mousepad mode, a mouse may be moved around the surface of the mylar in the standard fashion. In a telephone mode, the user may activate the keypad (108) by pressing the buttons which are viewable beneath the mylar.

Abstract: Portable electronic apparatus such as a radio telephone includes an outer housing containing electronic components for its operation. A printed circuit board assembly including, for example, a printed circuit board and an accompanying protective shield member, is mounted on supports integral with the interior structure of the outer housing so as to be physically spaced from the outer housing and from the electronic components contained within the outer housing. Resilient cushion members in the form of resilient or rubber-like pads are interposed between the printed circuit board assembly and the supports thereby substantially isolating the printed circuit board from the effect of a physical shock to the outer housing, as would occur if the apparatus were dropped. More specifically, wherein the resilient cushion members firmly engage the printed circuit board at a plurality of spaced locations engaged, variously, with the upper surface, with the lower surface, and with the peripheral edge.

Abstract: A mounting structure of a card connector includes a connector body surface mounted on a wiring circuit board. An IC card can be withdrawably inserted into the connector body so that the IC card can be connected to the wiring circuit board through the connector body. The connector body includes a card insertion space which is disposed at an angle of inclination with respect to an upper surface of the wiring circuit board. A card inlet/outlet port is formed at an upper inclination end of the card insertion space such that the IC card inserted into the card insertion space through the card inlet/outlet port is retained for connection at an angle of inclination.

Abstract: A vibrator connector adapted to connect a vibrator to a circuit board, including an electrically insulative shell mounted on the circuit board, the shell having two parallel terminal slots extended in reversed directions and a top stop wall spaced above the terminal slots, and two terminals mounted in the terminal slots inside the shell, the terminals each having a connecting plate soldered to the circuit board, a curved springy extension arm stopped below the top stop wall of the shell and terminating in a contact portion suspending above the top stop wall of the shell and disposed in contact with a respective contact of the vibrator.

Abstract: An improved LCD display module for use in a radio telephone has integrated side keys which simplify the assembly of the telephone and provide other advantages.

Abstract: A fitting device is formed by a mat of elastic material having a keyboard and a housing for a display panel. The mat further includes an extension part beyond the housing, formed by a locking frame which can be folded onto the housing and has fasteners in a bent-away position. A handset is provided with the fitting device and includes positioners for positioning the fitting device relative to the handset housing.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly is provided for electrically coupling together two or more circuit boards, with one circuit board oriented at an acute angle relative to the other circuit board. The assembly includes a first circuit board having a first edge and a plurality of connecting holes disposed therethrough adjacent the first edge. Each of the holes is electrically isolated from the others and each is electrically connected to electronic circuitry printed on the first circuit board. The assembly further includes a second circuit board having a first edge and a plurality of connecting holes disposed therethrough adjacent the first edge. Each of the holes of the second board is electrically isolated from the others and is electrically connected to electronic circuitry printed on the second circuit board. The assembly also includes a conductive support plate having a plurality of connecting legs extending therefrom along a first edge thereof.

Abstract: A currency operated telephone, such as a coin operated telephone, and which is typically referred to as "pay telephone", having a uniquely designed outer housing capable of being wall mounted or supported in an upright or a self-standing position. The telephone housing has an openable hinged closure plate or so-called "flip lid", which carries on its exterior a face plate, and when opened, allows access to the interior of the telephone housing. The exterior of the face plate is arranged so that any information carried thereon is ergonomically visible to a user, whether the telephone is wall suspended or in a stand-alone surface supported position. When the closure plate is lifted and held in the opened position, direct access to a coin mechanism is obtained and access to a coin box, which collects the deposited currency for operation of the telephone, is also enabled. A coin return chute is also integral with the coin mechanism, such that installation and/or repair of the mechanism is easily enabled.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultra-slim telephone set in which a plurality of circuit elements of telephone are mounted on both sides of the PCB in a multi-layer manner so as to reduce the telephone body and the handset is made earphone-typed to be hung in one of ears and can be separated/attached from/to the body with the use of the phone jack so as to make the size of the top side of the telephone be as small as a keypad, so that the telephone set can be hand-held and mobile making the user who especially may have to work with both hands have an improved work environment.

Abstract: A hand telephone includes inside its cover a printed circuit board (4) with components, and a display (2) and an earpiece (3) as separate components. According to the invention, the printed circuit board (4) and at least part of the separate components (2, 3) are mounted on an installation mat (1) of an elastic material forming a continuous mounting and attachment base without any other attaching means. The installation mat (1) is at the same time an integrated part of the keypad (9) of the hand telephone. The installation mat packs (13) the components (2, 3) against the casing and at the same time serves as a shock absorber.

Abstract: A tape carrier package is used as a controller for controlling a liquid crystal display panel, and the tape carrier package are connected to each other with use of a heat seal. The liquid crystal display panel is stack to one face of a liquid crystal display panel substrate via spacer, on the other hand, the tape carrier package is stack to the other face thereof, and then, the liquid crystal display panel substrate is attached to a main circuit board by means of a retaining member, thereby the liquid crystal display panel being attached to a display window of a telephone housing. Therefore, a structure around the liquid crystal display panel is simplified, so that the number of components can be reduced, and also an assembling work can be readily performed.

Abstract: A radiotelephone (100) comprises a user interface module (102) including a membrane sheet layer (302), user interface circuitry (304) and a flexible circuit sheet layer (306), and a radio circuitry module (104) including radio circuitry (308) and a radio housing (310). The user interface circuitry (304) includes an earpiece electroacoustic transducer (322), microphone electroacoustic transducer (324), a keypad (326) and an electronic display (328) being disposed between the membrane sheet layer (302) and the flexible circuit sheet layer (306). The radio circuitry (308) is electrically coupled to the user interface circuitry (304) via electrical conductors (330-344) on the flexible circuit sheet layer (306) permitting many marketing options for the user interface module (102) and efficient manufacturing of the radiotelephone (100). The radio housing (310) encloses the radio circuitry (308) and is mechanically coupled to the user interface module (102).

Abstract: A device for receiving a memory card of a portable telephone set. The memory card-receiving device includes a memory card chamber for receiving the memory card. The memory card chamber can be freely inserted into or ejected from an open slot formed in the end surface of the portable telephone set. When the memory card chamber is fully inserted into the open slot, it is engaged with the portable telephone set by an engaging mechanism. The memory card chamber is ejected from the open slot by a curved spring strip disposed at the bottom of the open slot when the engaging mechanism is released.

Abstract: A unit part mounting structure in which mounting legs are soldered onto soldering lands at a side of the printed board to which the unit part is mounted, so that mounting of the unit part to the printed board is made easier, and repairing and replacement of the unit part can be performed without removing the printed board, thereby making it easier to perform the repairing and replacement. In conventional unit part mounting structures, the unit part is mounted to a side of the printed board not having a conductive pattern, connecting portions of a housing are inserted into holes in the printed board, and the printed board is turned upside down to solder the connecting portions. Thus, it takes time and effort to insert and solder the unit part P. The unit part mounting structure of the invention overcomes such a problem.

Abstract: A heat transfer apparatus is carried on a substrate (204) having top and bottom surfaces (212, 214). The heat transfer apparatus includes a pad (220/222), at least one via (224/226), and a plurality of pads (302). The pad (220/222) is carried on the top surface (212) of the substrate (204) to electrically connect to an electronic component (228/230). The via (224/226) intersects the pad (220/222) and extends between the top and bottom surfaces (212, 214) of the substrate (204). The plurality of pads (302) are carried on the bottom surface (214) of the substrate (204) beneath the pad (220/222). The via (224/226) intersects one of the plurality of pads (302) to transfer heat generated during operation of the electronic component (228/230) thereto.

Abstract: A communication device includes a housing (102), the housing has an opening (107) for receipt of a card having information stored therein. A card reader element (308) is positioned in the housing to communicate information from the card (108) to circuitry in the housing. A low profile ejection mechanism (402) is positioned on the housing. The ejection mechanism includes a spring (614) extending outwardly from the body toward the card reader element to push the card against the card reader element.

Abstract: Unwanted acoustic noise and environmental degradation associated with the use of a highly sensitive microphone in a telephone test set are eliminated by a microphone-integrated keypad laminate architecture, in which a microphone is snugly captured within a microphone holder molded into a pliable keypad unit and its leads sealed against the environment and case vibration. The keypad unit is supported by a keypad support structure adjacent to the test set's keypad face, so that the microphone holder is retained adjacent to an acoustic coupling port, and the keypad's keys are accessible by way of keypad apertures in the keypad face. A printed circuit board urges the keypad unit into engagement with the keypad support structure. The keypad unit and the printed circuit board have sealed aperture arrangements through which electrical leads of the microphone pass for connection to the circuit board.

Abstract: Network interface apparatus for being mounted on a connector block and for interconnecting at least one incoming telephone company line to at least one telephone subscriber line and for providing a response to signals carried by the incoming telephone company line such as a response to test signals carried by the incoming telephone line to locate a fault as being on the telephone central office side of the apparatus or on the telephone subscriber side of the apparatus.

Abstract: A cellular telephone having a telephone receiver of an improved structure suitable to effectively exclude noise in noisy places thereby allowing a user to clearly hear the voice of a speaker is disclosed. The telephone receiver of this cellular telephone has an earphone type of conical projection suitable to be inserted into an earhole. The conical projection protrudes from the center of a circular base slightly protruding from the upper portion of the body's front surface so that the base comes into close contact with an ear rim when the conical projection is inserted into the earhole. The telephone transmitter of this cellular telephone is slidably received in a lower portion of a telephone body so as to manually or automatically retract into or project out of the body.

Abstract: A dealing board has a dealing board main body having a box-like structure. The box-like structure includes a top plate, bottom plate, front face plate and rear face plate. The top plate is forwardly slanted relative to the top of a desk on which the main body is mounted and has a number of openings formed therein. The dealing board further has a plurality of panel units arranged in the opening. A receiving device secured to a bent portion of the top end of the front face plate or the rear face plate forms a gap. The dealing board further has a screen plate attached to a top end of the one of the rear face plate or the front face plate which is not bent, and a fixing device is provided on the screen plate so as to be removable by set screws. The dealing board further has a card insertion slot of a reader-writer for reading and writing information on memory cards, a card take-out button placed near the card insertion slot, and a cover covering the card slot and card take-out button.