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Wireless communication device including a socket for a removable memory device and method of using the same

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-06
KYOCERA CORP
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[0003] An aspect of the present invention involves the use of a small profile component socket that allows substantially perpendicular insertion of the removable memory device relative to the PCB of the handheld electronic device. The small profile component socket allows the width and / or length of the PCB to be smaller and / or accommodate additional electronics / elements. This arrangement results in a smaller, more-compact handheld electronic device.

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A problem with utilizing an external removable memory device with handheld electronic devices is that the socket that receives the external memory device takes up a large amount of space, making the handheld electronic device larger than desired.

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[0012] Certain embodiments as disclosed herein provide for a wireless communication device and method of use including a small profile component socket that allows substantially perpendicular insertion of a removable memory device relative to a PCB of the wireless communication device.

[0013] After reading this description it will become apparent to one skilled in the art how to implement the invention in various alternative embodiments and alternative applications. However, although various embodiments of the present invention will be described herein, it is understood that these embodiments are presented by way of example only, and not limitation. As such, this detailed description of various alternative embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope or breadth of the present invention as set forth in the appended claims.

[0014]FIG. 1 is a simplified top plan view of an embodiment of wireless communication device 10 including multiple small profile component sockets 20 tha...

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Abstract

A wireless communication device includes a housing including a front, a rear, a top, a bottom, a left side, and a right side, and a printed circuit board carried by the housing and carrying electronics for operation of the wireless communication device. The printed circuit board defines a plane, and a socket is disposed in the housing and connected to the circuit board. The socket is configured to allow substantially perpendicular receipt of a removable memory device relative to the plane defined by the printed circuit board, in a manner such that the socket defines a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by the printed circuit board.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates, in general, to handheld electronic devices utilizing a removable memory device, and, in particular, to handheld wireless communication devices utilizing a removable memory device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Handheld electronic devices such as wireless communication devices (e.g., cellular handsets) hold most of the device electronics on a printed circuit board (PCB). A constant need exists to reduce the size of the electronics and other PCB elements and to reduce the size of the PCB in an effort to make the handheld electronic devices smaller and more convenient to use. A problem with utilizing an external removable memory device with handheld electronic devices is that the socket that receives the external memory device takes up a large amount of space, making the handheld electronic device larger than desired. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] An aspect of the present invention involves the use of a small profile c...

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IPC IPC(8): H05K1/00
CPCH05K1/14H04M1/0274
Inventor KRULA, DAVID A.
Owner KYOCERA CORP
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