Abstract: Components and methods for forming such components with mechanically-bonded plastic are provided. A representative method includes: providing a metal chassis, the chassis having an opening extending through; placing the chassis in a mold; flowing plastic into the mold such that the plastic flows into the opening, the plastic being mechanically bonded to the metal of the chassis to form an integrated metal and plastic component; and removing the integrated metal and plastic component from the mold.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vibration module for a portable terminal that includes a housing, a magnetic moving part movable in a first direction within the housing; an elastic member supported between the opposite ends of the magnetic moving part and inner walls of the housing, and a solenoid coil provided in the housing. The vibration module is positioned at one end of the moving section by the magnetic force of the magnetic moving part and an object around the magnetic moving part, allowing the vibration module to provide a user with a feeling similar to a click feeling via the acceleration produced at a stopping instant. In addition, when vibrating, the vibration module generates sufficient vibration power through acceleration at the instant of changing moving direction at the ends of the moving section, to provide an alarm function, such as an incoming call notification.

Abstract: A filter package is provided with a support structure, a filter device having terminals, impedance matching circuits formed on the support structure and electrically connected to at least some of the terminals of the filter device, and at least one electrical ground structure electrically connected to the impedance matching circuits. Moreover, the filter package has an outer housing to contain the support structure, filter device impedance matching circuits, and at least one ground structure.

Abstract: A base station (100) devised for indoor use in a WCDMA network, comprising a support unit (401) including a power supply unit (303), said support unit (401) being adapted to be attached to a support structure, and a complete base station unit (402) mechanically supported by said support unit.

Abstract: A waterproof-type electronic equipment includes first and second case parts together forming a housing. A seal material is provided between the first and second case parts. The seal material has a first surface including a fixed portion fixed to an inner surface of the first case part. The seal material has a contacting portion that makes a convex shape on a side opposite to the first surface to contact with the second case part. A recessed portion is provided on the inner surface of the first case part and outer side of the fixed portion of the seal material. The recessed portion is located at a position where the first surface of the seal material covers an opening of the recessed portion. A passage connects the recessed portion of the first case part and an exterior of the first case part to each other.

Abstract: A locking device includes a body, a first part, an engaging assembly, a link and a locking member. The body has an installation area and the engaging assembly is installed in the installation area and includes a first engaging member and a first resilient member which provides a force to the first engaging member to connect the engaging member to the first part. The link is movably located in the installation area to push the first engaging member to move relative to the first part to release the locked status. The locking member is located in the installation area and has a first recess and an operation end. When the first recess is located corresponding to the first engaging member, the first engaging member is movable in the first recess. When the first recess is located away from the first engaging member, the first part is secured to the body.

Abstract: Antenna amplifiers and automobile top antenna devices are provided. The antenna amplifier includes an AM frequency selection circuit, an AM signal amplification circuit, an FM frequency selection circuit, an FM signal amplification circuit, and a power circuit. The antenna amplifier is further provided with a trap circuit that has an end connected to the ground terminal of the antenna amplifier, and another end connected to a metal mounting base for an antenna on the automobile top. The antenna device includes a shark-fin antenna case, a metal mounting base, an antenna support and a radio receiving antenna. The antenna case is mounted on the metal mounting base to form an internal accommodation space in which the antenna support, the radio receiving antenna and a circuit board with an antenna amplifier are provided.

Abstract: An input unit for an electronic device comprising a body, a first switch adjacent a first location of the body, a second switch adjacent a second location of the body, and a third switch adjacent a third location of the body. When the body moves in a first direction to a first position, the third switch generates a signal to activate a first operational mode and the first and second switches generate signals to perform first and second functions when the body moves in a second direction different from the first direction. When the body moves in the first direction to a second position, the third switch generates a signal to activate a second operational mode and the first and second switches generate signals to perform third and fourth functions when the body moves in the second direction.

Abstract: A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration.

Abstract: Each of the cases C1 and C2 is formed in a plate. A sliding mechanism SL1 is slidably coupled with the case C1 and the case C2. A Felica circuit 24 is provided with an antenna (24a), and is contained in the case C2. A magnetic sensor 28 is contained in the case C2. A magnet 30 is contained in the case C1. A main LCD monitor 32 is attached to a top surface of the case C1. A CPU (22) determines whether an open position or a closed position from the output value of the magnetic sensor 28. In the closed position, an assist mark (36) is displayed on the main LCD monitor 32 at a position of the antenna (24a) with respect to the main LCD monitor 32.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a mobile wireless apparatus includes: a first housing; and a second housing configured to be slidably connected to the first housing. The first housing includes: a conductor section; and a conducting member configured comprise a conductive material and to be connected to the conductor section. The second housing includes: a ground circuit; a power feed circuit; a slide member configured to comprise a conductive material, to be connected to the ground circuit, and to be slidably engaged with the first housing; and an unbalanced antenna configured to be connected to the power feed circuit. The conducting member is configured to make contact with the slide member when the first housing is opened with respect to the second housing.

Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device and associated method of making same includes a housing and circuit board having a ground plane. Radio frequency (RF) circuitry and a processor are carried by the circuit board and operative with each other. An antenna is carried by the housing and operative with the RF circuitry. Audio circuitry is carried by the circuit board and operative with the RF circuitry and processor. An audio transducer assembly such as a receiver is carried by the circuit board and engages audio circuitry for carrying audio signals between the audio circuitry and speaker. A filter is mounted at the speaker for blocking RF energy from the antenna through the speaker to the ground plane and decoupling the antenna from the speaker and any other components on the circuit board to minimize any detuning of antenna impedance match and degradation in antenna gain.

Abstract: A mobile device includes a first housing, a second housing, a bias member, a first stopper and a second stopper. The second housing is slidably coupled to the first housing in a sliding range. The bias member biases the second housing from a middle position of the sliding range to one end of the sliding range. The first stopper is provided on the first housing, is connected to a ground of the first housing, and has electrical conductivity. The second stopper is provided on the second housing, has electrical conductivity, and comes into contact with the first stopper to define the one end of the sliding range.

Abstract: This is directed to an electronic device enclosure. The enclosure includes an outer periphery member forming an outer surface of a device, and to which an internal platform is connected. Electronic device components can be assembled to one or both surfaces of the internal platform. The enclosure can include front and back cover assemblies assembled to the opposite surfaces of the outer periphery member to retain electronic device components. One or both of the cover assemblies can include a window through which display circuitry can provide content to a user of the device.

Abstract: A method and system for maintaining a basestation system is provided. The basestation includes a basestation module. The system includes a translating system for translating at least a portion of the basestation module between a first position and a second position. The system includes a connection module for detachably connecting to the portion of the basestation module when the portion of the basestation circuitry is at the second position.

Abstract: A host of a global positioning system is enclosed by a cover member having a joint member to connect the host, and the host has a butt joint member to connect the cover member. The joint member is conveniently assembled with and disassembled from the butt joint member, to assemble or disassemble the cover member on or from the host as needed. The host includes a rear cap, at least one location on which is connected with the cover member, and the rear cap has a joint member to connect the host, for assembling or disassembling the cover member on or from the host, as needed. Therefore, the cover member and the rear cap of the global positioning system can be replaced respectively by one own according to a user's needs and preferences, to match color and shape of the global positioning system to be used.

Abstract: A radio, comprising: an enclosure having a top lid, a bottom lid, and a body, the top lid and the bottom lid being removable from the body; a radio system mounted in the body, the body having a top cover and a bottom cover for the radio system; a first seal formed or provided between the top lid and the body to waterproof the radio system when the top lid is installed over the top cover; a second seal formed or provided between the bottom lid and the body to waterproof the radio system when the bottom lid is installed over the bottom cover; and, at least one cord for coupling the top lid and the bottom lid to the body.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a sliding mechanism with which when a state of two connected members is changed to a plurality of states by sliding, the state can be changed from an arbitrary state to another arbitrary state without passing through the other state. The sliding mechanism of the present invention is disposed between a first member and a second member and includes a body to be guided arranged on the first member and a guide body arranged on the second member and guides the body to be guided. The guide body includes an annular guide groove which guides the body to be guided. The guide groove is a groove section composed of at least three sides including an arc-shaped side and a linear side.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes first and second housings connected to each other by a hinge mechanism. The first housing includes a first substrate having electronic components electrically connected to an antenna, a first hinge portion configuring a portion of the hinge mechanism, and a first conductive member provided in the first hinge portion. The second housing includes a second substrate having electronic components, a waterproofing partition wall surrounding the second substrate, a second hinge portion configuring a portion of the hinge mechanism, a second conductive member provided in the second hinge portion to be capacitively-coupled with the first conductive member, and a third conductive member insertion-molded therein. The third conductive member includes an inner portion positioned on an inner side of the partition wall, and an outer portion extending from the inner portion toward an outer side of the partition wall and capacitively-coupled with the second conductive member.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a television receiver includes a housing, and a supporting member accommodated in the housing, including a first supporting surface, a second supporting surface located on an opposite side of the first supporting surface, a first end portion, a second end portion located on an opposite side of the first end portion, a third end portion connecting the first and second end portions, and a fourth end portion located on an opposite side of the third end portion, and including a plurality of openings penetrating from the first supporting surface to the second supporting surface. In addition, the supporting member includes a beam provided between the openings, and the beam includes a first beam portion which is parallel to the first or third end portion, and a second beam portion which is not parallel to the first and third end portions.

Abstract: A mobile phone case and a mobile phone case in combination with a mobile phone includes a compartment for receiving a card having magnetic media, and a door covering the compartment. The door is made from a material capable of blocking a magnetic field emitted by a mobile phone to be received in the case.

Abstract: An exemplary portable communication device and system comprises interchangeable speaker modules allowing different speakers to be used with a portable communication device assembly. The speaker modules and the portable communication device assembly form portable communication devices when the speaker modules are secured to the portable communication device assembly. In the exemplary embodiment, a slim speaker module includes a speaker suitable for operation during proximate communications where the portable communication device is placed near the user's ear. An extended speaker module includes a larger speaker providing improved performance during non-proximate communications where the portable communication device is positioned away from the ear such as during a push-to-talk (PTT) call or when a speaker phone option is invoked. In the exemplary embodiment, the speaker modules also perform the function of a battery compartment door.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing access to wireline communication equipment are disclosed. Exemplary methods include positioning the wireline communication equipment at least partly below ground level, positioning an electric-powered lifting device near the wireline communication equipment and at least partly below the ground level, connecting the electric-powered lifting device to the wireline communication equipment, and configuring the lifting device to lift the wireline communication equipment above the ground level when access to the wireline communication equipment is desired.

Abstract: A battery for a portable electronic device includes a recess, a number of electronic strips arranged on the bottom surface of the recess, and a number of latching slots defined in the sidewall of the recess.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, a second body movably disposed on the first body covers the first surface, a first frame fixed on the first body, a second frame pivoted to the first frame, and a third frame fixed on the second body and slidably coupled to the second frame. The second frame is capable of sliding between a first position and a second position relative to the third frame. When the second frame is located on the second position relative to the third frame, the first frame is capable of rotating towards the first position from the second position to reach a third position relative to the second frame, such that the second body is capable of being turned over from the first surface to the second surface relative to the first body.

Abstract: A mobile communication device may include at least a lid member and a base member which are hingeably coupled together by a linkage mechanism. The device may include additional interface elements on an interface surface accessible when the device is in the closed position. A mobile communication device is provided which further comprises a rotatable member having an interface surface. The linkage mechanism actuates movement of the rotatable member from a first rotation state, such that the interface surface is accessible when the device is in a closed position, to a second rotational state, such that the interface surface is positioned between and concurrently viewable with inner surfaces of the lid and base members when the device is in an opened position. The linkage mechanism actuates the movement of the rotatable member responsive to movement of the device from the closed to the opened position and vice versa.

Abstract: A folding type portable radio machine, includes a chassis part formed by a first chassis and a second chassis, the second chassis being foldably connected to the first chassis. The chassis part includes a conductive part having conductivity whose full length is an approximately half wave length (?/2) of a using frequency of the radio machine, and an electric notch.

Abstract: A mobile terminal apparatus includes a casing 8, an operation key member 10 disposed on one external face 9a of the casing 8, a circuit board 11 disposed inside the casing 8 so as to face the operation key member 10, and a battery 12 disposed inside the casing 8 so as to face the circuit board 11 on a side opposite the operation key member 10. The battery 12 includes board supporting parts 15 for supporting the circuit board 11, the board supporting parts 15 having tip portions 15a abutting against the circuit board 11 at positions facing the circuit board 11.

Abstract: An apparatus for playing signals received from the internet or other information highway on one or more speakers are described. The apparatus has a receiver for receiving information from a preselected address; a processor for interpreting the signals; a user interface for choosing between a connection to a personal computer and the preselected address; and at least one sound emitting device for playing the processed signal. The apparatus has an ornamental design on the outside which is related to the topic of the signals received from the address.

Abstract: A cradle for a portable terminal is provided. The portable terminal has a large display unit. The cradle for a portable terminal includes a body member an upper surface of which has an accommodating groove for accommodating a portable terminal, and one end side thereof having a first hinge portion; a flip member having one end side thereof having second hinge portion to be coupled to the first hinge portion, and one surface of the flip member rotating relative to the body member so as to close the upper surface of the portable terminal; and a rotating member having one end installed in the first hinge portion and the other end thereof being installed in the second hinge portion so as to couple the flip member to the body member such that the flip member is rotatable.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first base member, a second base member detachably connected to the first base member and a connection structure. The connection structure includes an assembling latch and a magnetic piece. The assembling latch is located in the first base member. The magnetic piece is located in the second base member and provides a driving force. The magnetic piece attracts the assembling latch, the assembling latch partially moves out the first base member and is partially received in the second base member to connect and assemble the first base member and the second base member side by side. When the first base member and the second base member are detached, the assembling latch moves back to and is received in the first base member.

Abstract: A slide rotation device includes a rail portion that is provided along a sliding direction of an upper case, a slide mechanism that has a slide assistance plate sliding the upper case along the rail portion of the upper case, and a rotation mechanism that is provided to be fixed in the vicinity of one end portion of a lower case and rotatably supports the slide assistance plate using a rotation shaft positioned in an extending direction of the slide assistance plate.

Abstract: An electronic device with sliding battery cover includes a housing, a battery holder formed in the housing, a fixing element rotatably connected to the battery holder, and a battery cover slidably connected to the fixing element to cover or uncover the battery holder. The battery holder is for placing at least one battery. The fixing element includes at least one conductive elastic element. When the battery cover covers the battery holder, each conductive elastic element contacts an electrode of one of the at least one battery placed in the battery holder, and the battery cover is locked to the battery holder; when the battery cover is to uncover the battery holder, a force applied to the battery cover makes the battery cover slide along the fixing element to unlock the battery cover from the battery holder.

Abstract: A resin member fitting structure including a first resin member, which is a rectangular hollow tube, has at least one inner wall surface. A second resin member, which is a hollow or solid rectangular tube, has at least one outer wall surface fitted to the at least one inner wall surface of the first resin member. The inner wall surface of the first resin member and the outer wall surface of the second resin member come into contact with each other and define at least one set of fitting surfaces. The second resin member has a hygroscopic expansion coefficient that is smaller than that of the first resin member. The at least one fitting surface includes a plurality of recess-projection engagement structures spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction that intersects a longitudinal direction of the first and second resin members.

Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device includes a portable housing having a metallic front housing forming a peripheral sidewall as a metallic ring. A circuit board is carried by the portable housing and forms a chassis ground plane. A wireless communications circuit is carried by a circuit board. An antenna circuit is carried by a circuit board and connected to the wireless communications circuit. A frequency selective grounding circuit is positioned at a selected grounding location at the chassis ground plane and metallic front housing and forms a harmonic trap that responds to a specific range of frequencies.

Abstract: A method and system for maintaining a basestation system is provided. The basestation includes a basestation module. The system includes a translating system for translating at least a portion of the basestation module between a first position and a second position. The system includes a connection module for detachably connecting to the portion of the basestation module when the portion of the basestation circuitry is at the second position.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is disclosed a mobile terminal, comprising a case made of a metal that forms an appearance of the mobile terminal, a printed circuit board (PCB) having a wireless communication module that is mounted within the case, a connecting terminal having a conductive material that is electrically connected to the PCB and mounted on the case, and an insulation sealing member disposed between the case and the connecting terminal to insulate the connecting terminal from the case as well as to seal a space between the case and the connecting terminal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus comprising a housing and a fastener, such as a clip (101, 201) for fastening the apparatus (100, 200) to an article of clothing. The housing (102, 202) has a recess (103, 203) formed therein, such that at least a portion of the fastener is adapted to fit within the recess. The fastener is adapted to travel slidably within the recess (103, 203) between a first position in which the fastener enables the apparatus (100, 200) to be fastened to an external object and a second position in which the fastener is stowed away.

Abstract: A protective cover includes a cover body and a pressing body integrally mounted to the cover body. The cover body has an accommodating cavity recessed from a surface of the cover body and an accommodating hole defined through the base wall of the accommodating cavity. The pressing body is mounted to the cover body and includes a pressing portion and a resisting post. The pressing portion is configured for being received within the accommodating cavity and exposed from the accommodating hole. The resisting post protruding from a surface of the pressing portion away from the cover body corresponding to the switch. There also discloses a key assembly using the protective cover and a portable electronic device using the key assembly.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, at least two elastic latching members, an inner frame received in the housing, and at least two fixing members. The housing defines at least two locking portions, the inner frame defines at least two fixing portions, the at least two elastic latching members are fixed to the corresponding fixing portions by the fixing members, and each of the elastic latching members protrudes from the corresponding fixing portion and is latched with the corresponding locking portions.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a housing, a battery retainer arranged in the housing, a battery, a movable member and at least one resilient member. The battery retainer defines a battery cavity and a spring tab. The battery retained in the battery cavity defines a recessed portion and a protrusion protruding from the bottom of the recessed portion. The recessed portion defines a plurality of sloped surfaces and vertical walls surrounding the protrusion. The protrusion defines a side wall. The movable member comprises a first end rotatably connected to the battery retainer and a second end connecting the sloped surfaces. After the battery is pushed into the battery cavity, one of the sloped surfaces engages the second end of the movable member to move until the second end disengages from the side wall of the protrusion.

Abstract: A hand-held portable electronic device housing latch and release system including a permanent magnet, a magnet latch plate, a spring and an electromagnetic coil. The permanent magnet is adapted to be connected to a first housing member of a hand-held portable electronic device and the magnet latch plate is adapted to be connected to a second housing member. A magnetic field of the permanent magnet is adapted to exert a magnetic holding force on the magnet latch plate when the first and second housing members are in a first position relative to each other. The spring is adapted to bias the first and second housing members away from the first position. The electromagnetic coil is adapted to at least partially reduce the magnetic holding force by the permanent magnet on the magnet latch plate.

Abstract: The present invention has an object of attaining further miniaturization and reducing the thickness of a portable wireless device with a built-in antenna. The cellular telephone device 1 according to the one embodiment of the present invention includes a case body 60 having a first case portion 62 which is arranged so as to cover the electronic components, along with being electrically conductive to the reference potential pattern, and a nonconductive second case portion 64 arranged to be continuous to the first case portion 62 along with being arranged in the outer periphery of the circuit substrate 70. In the portion that is arranged to be layered in the second case portion 64 in a flexible wiring substrate 50, an antenna element 66 is arranged.

Abstract: A battery cover latching assembly includes a body member defining a guiding slot, a battery cover slidably mounted to the body member, and an elastic member. The battery cover includes a resisting block. The resisting block is slidably received in the guiding slot. The elastic member abuts against the resisting block.

Abstract: A housing assembly includes a first housing having first positioning holes, a second housing having second positioning holes, and an assembly unit connected between the first and second housings and including two assembly parts. Multiple engaging devices each include a first engaging member and a second engaging member. The engaging devices are connected to the first and second positioning holes by first and second resilient members. An operation device is connected to the engaging devices and includes first and second release members which are respectively connected to the assembly parts. A link is connected to the assembly unit and connected with the first and second release members. An operation member is connected to the link to move the first or second release members of each engaging device and disengage the first and second release members from the first or second positioning holes of the first or second housings.

Abstract: A portable terminal device includes a first housing in which at least a display section is placed; a second housing in which at least an operation section is placed; a first circuit board on which a first connector is mounted; a second circuit board on which a second connector is mounted; and a connecting cable. A part of the first housing and a part of the second housing are placed one on top of another in a thickness direction. A first holding section and a second holding section are provided inside at least one of the first housing and the second housing, and when the first housing slides with respect to the second housing, a portion of the connecting cable between the first holding section and the second holding section is bent and extended.

Abstract: A sliding structure includes a guide rail formed on a first housing, a groove for the guide rail formed on a second housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing can engage each other and slide, an elastic body that expands and contracts in a longitudinal direction of the guide rail in parallel with the guide rail, and two pressing members that are located on ends of the elastic body and subjected to opposite pressing forces from the elastic body, are provided in the groove, at least one-by-one notch is formed on each elastic-body-disposed side of the guide rail and the groove for the guide rail such that the notches can be opposed to each other in a sliding action process, and the two pressing members can take such positions that the pressing members press respective different housings in opposite directions through the notches.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using an insert molding process to form a tactilely seamless overall part from component parts that are made from different materials are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a housing includes a first part formed from a first material and a second part formed from a second material that is of a different type than the first material. The first part includes a first external surface and a first bonding surface, and the second part includes a second external surface and a second bonding surface. The second bonding surface can be integrally bonded to the first bonding surface so that the first external surface and the second external surface form a gap-free overall surface.

Abstract: A system and a method of controlling an RF transceiver are provided. The system includes a key input unit for detecting a key selection, a memory unit storing control data required for operating the RF transceiver and a code table matching with a key value, a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying operational information of the RF transceiver, a controller for turning off the LCD that is in an on-state when a data transmitting/receiving request is detected from the key input unit and turning on the LCD when the data transmitting/receiving is completed, and an RF transmitting/receiving unit for modulating a transmitting signal, power-amplifying the transmitting signal, transmitting the amplified signal as an RF signal to an object device through an antenna, and receiving a response signal as an RF signal from the object device.

Abstract: A battery cover latch assembly comprises a battery housing member, a battery cover releasably secured to the battery housing member, a latch system and an adjustment system. The latch system is formed between the battery cover and the battery housing member, to secure the battery cover to the battery housing member. The adjustment system is formed between the battery cover and the battery housing member, to adjust the securing engagement between the battery cover and the battery housing member.