Abstract: An improved multi-purpose kickstand assembly 100 has a modular kickstand mechanism 134 to securely support an electronic communications device 102 in a landscape mode and/or portrait mode. One or more sensors in the electronic communications device can detect the position of a kickstand-magnet 156 secured to the kickstand 136 to electronically determine the position of the kickstand. The kickstand can serve as a channel 170 for a speaker port 166 and/or speaker 168 and can enhance antennae performance for improved audio quality.

Abstract: An improved multi-purpose kickstand assembly 100 has a modular kickstand mechanism 134 to securely support an electronic communications device 102 in a landscape mode and/or portrait mode. One or more sensors in the electronic communications device can detect the position of a kickstand-magnet 156 secured to the kickstand 136 to electronically determine the position of the kickstand. The kickstand can serve as a channel 170 for a speaker port 166 and/or speaker 168 and can enhance antennae performance for improved audio quality.

Abstract: An enclosure (302), an electronic device (300) that includes the enclosure, and a method (600) for forming the enclosure. The enclosure can include a first enclosure portion (304) and a second enclosure portion (306). The first enclosure portion can include a first wall (410), which can include a first side (412) and at least a second side (414). In one arrangement, an angle (?) between the first side and the second side is not greater than 70°. The second enclosure portion can include a second wall (420), which can include a third side (422) and at least a fourth side (424). In one arrangement, an angle between the third side and the fourth side is not greater than 70°.

Abstract: An enclosure (302), an electronic device (300) that includes the enclosure, and a method (600) for forming the enclosure. The enclosure can include a first enclosure portion (304) and a second enclosure portion (306). The first enclosure portion can include a first wall (410), which can include a first side (412) and at least a second side (414). In one arrangement, an angle (?) between the first side and the second side is not greater than 70°. The second enclosure portion can include a second wall (420), which can include a third side (422) and at least a fourth side (424). In one arrangement, an angle between the third side and the fourth side is not greater than 70°.

Abstract: A compact multiband Inverted-F antenna (110) that has a compact form factor and is particularly suited for manufacturability and inclusion into small form-factor devices. The Inverted-F Antenna (110) includes a first arm (150) and a substantially parallel second arm (152) connected by a conductive bridge (206). An RF feed that has an RF contact (126) and a ground contact (124) is attached to a middle portion of the second arm (150). The Inverted-F antenna (110) is suitable for mounting on an external face of a non-conductive support (112). The RF feed (150, 152) extends through the non-conductive support to facilitate electrical connection to RF circuits (108). The Inverted-F Antenna (110) has a three band RF characteristic (300), with the upper two bands chosen to form a single, continuous RF band (304).

Abstract: An improved battery mounting assembly includes a radio housing (102), a battery tray (104), and a back cover (106). The radio housing (102) includes retaining posts (130) and inserts (132). The battery tray (104) includes integrally molded latches (120) and integrally molded alignment grooves (122). The battery tray (104) retains battery cells (128) and pivotally latches to the radio housing (102) through latches (120) and corresponding inserts (132). The integrally molded alignment grooves (122) align and co-locate with the retaining posts (130) of the radio housing. The back cover (106) slides over the radio housing (102) to complete encapsulation of the cells (128).

Abstract: A communication device (1600) such as a portable radiotelephone handset features interchangeable faceplates including a first faceplate (1604) and a second faceplate (1804) which are removably attachable to a housing (1602). At least one of the plurality of faceplates includes a movable element (1802) such as a keypad cover. A sensor such as a switch (1574) detects the presence of the movable element (1802) and provides a detection signal to a controller (1560) which varies the operation of the communication device (1600) in response thereto.