Abstract: A liquid crystal display module with self contained display decoder circuitry is attached to a radio frame with a minimum of electrical interconnections. Module assembly and attachment are both accomplished without the use of tools. Attaching the module to the frame interlocks the module to prevent accidental disassembly and places a preload force on the electrical interconnections to insure good electrical continuity. Ambient light reflection provides primary display illumination while lamps, controlled by an integral switch, provide secondary illumination.

Abstract: A pocket clip suitable for attaching a personal paging receiver to an article of clothing has an integral character display. The pocket clip has a rigid lower housing part, and a plastic upper housing part containing the display and a circuit board with display decoder/driver circuitry. A conductive elastomer electrically connects the circuit board to the display while a flex circuit connects the circuit board to the paper. Bayonet tabs on the lower housing mate with slots in the upper housing to slideably connect the upper and lower housing parts. In one embodiment, the pressure necessary to clamp an article of clothing between the pocket clip and the pager is generated by a pawl, pivotally attached to the clip, with compressed springs positioned between the pawl and the clip. In another embodiment, the clamping pressure is generated by a torsion spring. An optional integral switch is also described.