Abstract: A shield can assembly is described. In one or more implementations, a frame is installed on a printed circuit board (PCB) by using a cross-bar connected to opposing sides of the frame to place the frame on the PCB. Subsequent to installation of the frame on the PCB, the cross-bar is removed from the frame. Once the cross-bar is removed, one or more flexible printed circuits (FPCs) are installed on the PCB. Then, a lid is connected to the frame to from a shield can over the FPCs.

Abstract: A shield can assembly is described. In one or more implementations, a frame is installed on a printed circuit board (PCB) by using a cross-bar connected to opposing sides of the frame to place the frame on the PCB. Subsequent to installation of the frame on the PCB, the cross-bar is removed from the frame. Once the cross-bar is removed, one or more flexible printed circuits (FPCs) are installed on the PCB. Then, a lid is connected to the frame to from a shield can over the FPCs.

Abstract: A shield can assembly is described. In one or more implementations, a frame is installed on a printed circuit board (PCB) by using a cross-bar connected to opposing sides of the frame to place the frame on the PCB. Subsequent to installation of the frame on the PCB, the cross-bar is removed from the frame. Once the cross-bar is removed, one or more flexible printed circuits (FPCs) are installed on the PCB. Then, a lid is connected to the frame to from a shield can over the FPCs.

Abstract: A shield can assembly is described. In one or more implementations, a frame is installed on a printed circuit board (PCB) by using a cross-bar connected to opposing sides of the frame to place the frame on the PCB. Subsequent to installation of the frame on the PCB, the cross-bar is removed from the frame. Once the cross-bar is removed, one or more flexible printed circuits (FPCs) are installed on the PCB. Then, a lid is connected to the frame to from a shield can over the FPCs.

Abstract: A shield can is described. In one or more implementations, a shield can includes a frame configured to be installed on a printed circuit board. The shield can also includes a lid configured to be connected to the frame after installation of the frame to form the shield can over one or more components that are installed on the PCB.

Abstract: A self-contained sliding assembly for use with a sliding handset of the type having a keyboard part and a display part that are configured to slidably engage one another into fully open and fully closed positions, where the sliding assembly includes at least one elongated guide rail, a housing configured to engage the at least one guide rail and to move slidably along a length thereof, and a biasing assembly for biasing relative sliding movement of the guide rail and the housing, where the biasing assembly is configured to include open and closed stop positions and a maximum load position at a predetermined point between the open and closed stop positions.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable communication device with an interchangeable user input module including two input devices, each disposed on one side of the module, opposite each other, to accommodate multiple functions, space limitations, and size reduction. Two or more features are often combined into one portable communication device to increase functionality. Input devices need to be interchangeable in order to facilitate the multiple features, for example, phone, messaging, personal data assistant, and gaming capabilities, of a portable communication device. The reduction in size of portable communication devices leads to space limitations for input devices. Each side of the interchangeable user input module includes a different input device, for example, QWERTY keyboard, numeric telephone input, touch sensitive panel, scratch pad, or gaming keypad. A user would flip the interchangeable user input module depending on which feature or function was needed.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device comprising, a housing (200) including a first housing portion (202) and a second housing portion (204). The first housing portion contains at least two user interfaces (208, 504), and the second user interface includes at least one user interface (212). The two housing portions are coupled by a swivel hinge (214) that allows the two housing portions to rotate about a first axis (302) such that the housing fold together, and a second axis (304) perpendicular to the first axis, allowing the housings to rotate relative to one another. Each user interface (208,504,212) can be configured as an input device, output device, or combination thereof. Having multiple user interfaces allows the electronic device to operate in a plurality of modes. The user can adapt the housing by rotating the either of the two housing portions to the position associated with the desired operation mode.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for orienting the character input area keypad (102) and a display image (110) of an electronic device (100). The orientation of the character input area (102) is sensed relative to a housing (108) of the electronic device (100). The display image (110) on a display (104) of the electronic device (100) has its orientation changed to a predetermined orientation relative to the housing (108) as a function of the orientation of the character input area (102). The housing (108) has a physically rotatable keypad (102) and an electronically rotatable display image (110). A sensor (504) provides a sensor signal representative of the orientation of the keypad (102) relative to the housing (108) of the electronic device (100). Display drivers (508) form the display image (110) on the display (104).

Abstract: The hang-up cup assembly (100) for a radiotelephone has a cradle (200) secured to a pedestal (300) using a ball (320) and a socket (220) of a ball-and-socket joint (120), a screw (400), and a dome nut (600). The ball-and-socket joint (120) is compressed by the screw (400) and the dome nut (600) to retain the hang-up cup assembly (100) in the desired position. The hang-up cup assembly (100) has a low profile, is easy to install, and can be adjusted by an end user by slightly loosing the easily-accessible screw (400), repositioning the cradle (200) relative to the pedestal (300), and tightening the screw (400) to compress the ball-and-socket joint (120) and maintain the desired new position.

Abstract: A battery charger includes a main housing (103). A well (108) in the main housing is for receipt of an electronic device (102) including a battery. A door housing (104) is movably carried on the main housing. At least one contact (422) is carried on the main housing for connection to a battery (200, 300) inserted between the door housing and the main housing, wherein the door housing is movable between an open position for receipt of a battery and a compact closed position. A circuit is positioned in the main housing for electrical connection to the electronic device and the contacts for charging a battery.