Abstract: Communication device with configurable antenna interface and method for configuring an antenna interface. One implementation of the communication device includes an RF transceiver, a threaded coaxial antenna connector, a first RF terminal, a second RF terminal, an RF signal conduit, and an interface circuit. The threaded coaxial antenna connector includes inner and outer terminals. The RF signal conduit includes a first structure that couples the first RF terminal to the inner terminal of the threaded coaxial antenna connector. The RF signal conduit further includes a second structure that couples the second RF terminal to the outer terminal of the threaded coaxial antenna connector. The interface circuit is configured to set an SMA antenna interface mode by coupling the RF transceiver to the first RF terminal. The interface circuit is also configured to set a ferrule antenna interface mode by coupling the RF transceiver to the second RF terminal.

Abstract: A video recorder (100) is configured and assembled to provide improved ventilation for cooling and improved protection against liquid intrusion. The video recorder is formed of a main chassis housing, a top cover, and a bezel for coupling the top cover to the main chassis housing. Once assembled, channels are formed which provide paths for both liquid egress and airflow intake. The channels allow airflow into fan intake openings located within a top portion of the main chassis housing. The channels further provide for liquid to be diverted away from the fan intake openings.

Abstract: A video recorder (100) is configured and assembled to provide improved ventilation for cooling and improved protection against liquid intrusion. The video recorder is formed of a main chassis housing, a top cover, and a bezel for coupling the top cover to the main chassis housing. Once assembled, channels are formed which provide paths for both liquid egress and airflow intake. The channels allow airflow into fan intake openings located within a top portion of the main chassis housing. The channels further provide for liquid to be diverted away from the fan intake openings.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) connector interface module and an accessory system. The module including a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of inner layers. The first layer includes a first set of contact pads configured to electrically connect to an accessory device, and a heat and scratch resistant coverlay that is adjacent to and has a first surface that is level with a first surface of the first set of contact pads. The second layer including a second set of contact pads configured to electrically connect to an internal printed circuit board (PCB) of an electronic apparatus. The plurality of inner layers including one or more printed circuit boards (PCB) and a plurality of contact vias, wherein the plurality of contact vias electrically connect the first set of contact pads to the second set of contact pads.

Abstract: Communication device with configurable antenna interface and method for configuring an antenna interface. One implementation of the communication device includes an RF transceiver, a threaded coaxial antenna connector, a first RF terminal, a second RF terminal, an RF signal conduit, and an interface circuit. The threaded coaxial antenna connector includes inner and outer terminals. The RF signal conduit includes a first structure that couples the first RF terminal to the inner terminal of the threaded coaxial antenna connector. The RF signal conduit further includes a second structure that couples the second RF terminal to the outer terminal of the threaded coaxial antenna connector. The interface circuit is configured to set an SMA antenna interface mode by coupling the RF transceiver to the first RF terminal. The interface circuit is also configured to set a ferrule antenna interface mode by coupling the RF transceiver to the second RF terminal.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) connector interface module and an accessory system. The module including a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of inner layers. The first layer includes a first set of contact pads configured to electrically connect to an accessory device, and a heat and scratch resistant coverlay that is adjacent to and has a first surface that is level with a first surface of the first set of contact pads. The second layer including a second set of contact pads configured to electrically connect to an internal printed circuit board (PCB) of an electronic apparatus. The plurality of inner layers including one or more printed circuit boards (PCB) and a plurality of contact vias, wherein the plurality of contact vias electrically connect the first set of contact pads to the second set of contact pads.

Abstract: An accessory connector (102) and connector system (100) are provided. The accessory connector (102) comprises and edge tongue portion at one end and a thumb screw recess at the opposite end with a floating header therebetween. The edge tongue portion enables pivotal engagement of the accessory connector to a device interface. The floating header (110) has a perimeter alignment wall (112) surrounding a plurality of pogo pins (114) recessed therein. The floating header is movable in planar directions within the accessory connector prior to attachment of the connector to the radio connector interface (154). The x-y moveability allows for fine alignment of the pogo pins to corresponding contacts and loading of the pogo pins to the contacts in a z-direction.

Abstract: A system for charging a device and a power cell for the device includes a support base and a holder for the cell. The support base is shaped to define an array of slots. Each slot has an internal profile to complement an external profile of the device and an external profile of the holder. Each slot has charging contacts positioned to connect to contacts of the device and to contacts of the holder. The support base has electrical conductors that connect the charging contacts with a power source to provide power to the device or holder situated in the slot. The holder has a charging circuit to control charging of the cell held by the holder.

Abstract: A portable communication device (200) provides a remote speaker microphone (RSM) (204) that is adaptable to a plurality of interchangeable bridge interface modules. The plurality of interchangeable bridge interface modules may comprise interchangeable camera (212), (218) and non-camera (220) bridge interface modules that couple between the RSM (204) and a power source (208). The power source (208) may also be interchangeable via a portable battery (212) or corded power module (214). The portable communication device is shoulder mountable and well suited to portable public safety applications.

Abstract: A removable cartridge for a portable communication device. The removable cartridge includes frame having a first surface, and an opposite second surface. The second surface is non-planar and is shaped to conform to a shape of a speaker cone in the portable communications device. The removable cartridge also includes a membrane coupled to the first surface of the frame. A portion of the membrane is suspended over an open gap defined by the frame.

Abstract: A portable communication device (200) provides a remote speaker microphone (RSM) (204) that is adaptable to a plurality of interchangeable bridge interface modules. The plurality of interchangeable bridge interface modules may comprise interchangeable camera (212), (218) and non-camera (220) bridge interface modules that couple between the RSM (204) and a power source (208). The power source (208) may also be interchangeable via a portable battery (212) or corded power module (214). The portable communication device is shoulder mountable and well suited to portable public safety applications.

Abstract: A shoulder mountable communication device provides a remote speaker microphone (RSM), a camera, and a battery. The device is conformable to different user's to provide for a maximum imaging field of view and hands-free operation of the camera.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for external accessory knob using a motion tracking device are disclosed. A portable electronic device may include a housing including a processor coupled to a memory and a motion tracking device. The external accessory knob may be mounted to the housing and may comprise a position holding mechanism. The motion tracking device may be operable to detect perturbation in at least one feedback parameter perturbed by movement of the external accessory knob. The movement may overcome opposition by the position holding mechanism. The processor may receive and compare the perturbed feedback parameter to a motion profile defined by data stored in the memory to identify a characteristic of the movement of the external accessory knob by matching the perturbed feedback parameter with at least one portion of the stored data defining the motion profile associated with known perturbations.

Abstract: A display (110) providing a tactile display user interface is provided. A display sub-assembly (204) with lens (104) is mounted within an internal frame (218) having a base (214). A perimeter seal (208) is mounted between the lens (104) and the internal frame (218). Mechanical switches (210) are disposed between a back surface of the display and the base (214) of the internal frame (218). The display sub-assembly (204) and lens (104) is moveable relative to the internal frame (218) resulting in actuation of a single mechanical switch in response to the display being pressed. Sealing of the lens (104) to the internal frame (218) being maintained during switch actuation.

Abstract: A removable cartridge for a portable communication device. The removable cartridge includes frame having a first surface, and an opposite second surface. The second surface is non-planar and is shaped to conform to a shape of a speaker cone in the portable communications device. The removable cartridge also includes a membrane coupled to the first surface of the frame. A portion of the membrane is suspended over an open gap defined by the frame.

Abstract: A system for charging a device and a power cell for the device includes a support base and a holder for the cell. The support base is shaped to define an array of slots. Each slot has an internal profile to complement an external profile of the device and an external profile of the holder. Each slot has charging contacts positioned to connect to contacts of the device and to contacts of the holder. The support base has electrical conductors that connect the charging contacts with a power source to provide power to the device or holder situated in the slot. The holder has a charging circuit to control charging of the cell held by the holder.

Abstract: An improved touch panel assembly (100) is provided. The touch panel assembly (100) comprises a bezel (102), a display (104), a touch panel (108), and a glass lens (110). The assembly (100) is formed to so that the touch panel (108) has a touch panel extension (112) extending beyond the glass lens (110). The touch panel extension (112) allows for a bumper (204) to edge mount to the glass lens (110) between the housing (202) and the module (100) and cover the touch panel extension (112) and sides of the assembly (100).